Captin vs Latest
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Captin
5.0Tool to show caps lock status
Latest
8.0Utility that shows the latest app updates
| Metric | Captin | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 570 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 1.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 140 | 8.0K |
| Version | 1.3.1 | 0.11 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3 | 4.5K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 129 |
| Open Issues | - | 126 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 16, 2018 |
Reviews
Captin
Captin is a simple macOS tool that shows the caps lock status, providing real-time updates and notifications. It is particularly useful for users who frequently type and want to avoid typos caused by caps lock.
Captin displays the current caps lock status on your macOS system.
Pros
- + Simple and solves a specific problem effectively
- + Lightweight and likely resource-efficient
- + Available via Homebrew for easy installation
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates raises maintenance concerns
- - Minimal community support and engagement
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