Brewlet vs Applite
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brewlet
7.0Missing menulet for Homebrew
Applite
8.0User-friendly GUI app for Homebrew
| Metric | Brewlet | Applite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | System Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 74 | 1.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 261 | 4.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.7K | 17.5K |
| Version | 1.7.4 | 1.3.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 450 | 6.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 14 | 168 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 16 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 25, 2021 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Reviews
Brewlet
Brewlet is a menulet application that provides visual feedback and system monitoring for macOS users, specifically designed to enhance package management and system security. It offers a convenient way to track updates and maintain system health through a user-friendly interface.
Brewlet adds a menulet to the macOS system tray for monitoring and managing package updates and system status.
Pros
- + Provides visual feedback for package updates and system status.
- + Enhances macOS integration with a system tray menulet.
- + Open-source with a BSD-2-Clause license, fostering community contributions.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks.
- - Compatibility issues with macOS Ventura remain unresolved.
Applite
Applite is a sleek, user-friendly macOS application that simplifies the process of managing Homebrew casks through a modern graphical interface. It offers features like browsing, installing, and updating casks, making it ideal for users who prefer a visual and intuitive experience over command-line tools.
Applite provides a graphical user interface for managing Homebrew casks, allowing users to install, update, and remove casks without using the command line.
Pros
- + Intuitive and modern graphical user interface
- + Built with SwiftUI for a sleek and responsive experience
- + Integration with macOS System Integrity Protection (SIP)
Cons
- - Some open issues, including support for older macOS versions
- - Occasional password handling issues in the past