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CalHash vs Latest

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

CalHash

7.0
Utilities

Calculate and compare file checksums

Latest

8.0
Utilities

Utility that shows the latest app updates

Metric CalHash Latest
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 571
90-day Installs 32 1.8K
365-day Installs 158 8.0K
Version 1.5.5 0.11
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4.5K
GitHub Forks 129
Open Issues 126
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Jul 19, 2022 Sep 16, 2018

Reviews

CalHash

CalHash is a user-friendly macOS application for calculating and comparing file checksums. It offers a graphical interface with support for multiple checksum algorithms, making it ideal for verifying file integrity. Designed for developers and security professionals, it streamlines checksum operations.

Calculate and compare file checksums.

Pros

  • + User-friendly graphical interface.
  • + Supports multiple checksum algorithms.
  • + Ideal for verifying file integrity.

Cons

  • - No auto-update functionality.
  • - Limited community traction.

Latest

Latest is a utility app for macOS that keeps track of updates for your installed apps, including those from the Mac App Store, browsers, and system utilities. It provides a centralized way to monitor and manage updates, making it ideal for users who want to stay current with the latest software versions.

Monitors and alerts users about updates for installed applications across various platforms.

Pros

  • + Monitors updates across multiple platforms, including the Mac App Store and browsers
  • + Automatically updates to keep the app current
  • + Open-source with a strong community base

Cons

  • - Some users report issues with App Store updates on specific macOS versions
  • - False positives for updates may occur