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Black Ink vs Draw Things
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Black Ink
6.0Download, solve, and print crossword puzzles
Draw Things
7.0Run Stable Diffusion locally
| Metric | Black Ink | Draw Things |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 858 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 2.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 53 | 4.2K |
| Version | 2.4.8 | 1.20260716.0-4d534b3c |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2 | 380 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 39 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 39 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 29, 2014 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Reviews
Black Ink
Black Ink is a niche macOS app designed for crossword puzzle enthusiasts, offering features to download, solve, and print puzzles. It appeals to those looking for a dedicated tool to enhance their crossword-solving experience.
Black Ink allows users to download, solve, and print crossword puzzles.
Pros
- + Specifically designed for crossword puzzle enthusiasts
- + Auto-update feature ensures the app stays current
- + Reputable developer background
Cons
- - Limited community support and engagement
- - Unknown software license
- - Written in Java, which may not appeal to all users
Draw Things
Draw Things enables local Stable Diffusion image generation, offering offline AI capabilities. It supports cross-platform use, benefiting artists and designers seeking offline image creation.
Runs Stable Diffusion locally to generate images on macOS and iPad.
Pros
- + Local AI image generation
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Some technical challenges reported