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checkra1n vs Latest

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

checkra1n

8.0
Security & Privacy

Jailbreak for iPhone 5s through iPhone X, iOS 12.0 and up

Latest

8.0
Utilities

Utility that shows the latest app updates

Metric checkra1n Latest
Category Security & Privacy Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 62 571
90-day Installs 176 1.8K
365-day Installs 664 8.0K
Version 0.12.4 0.11
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.7K 4.5K
GitHub Forks 465 129
Open Issues 48 126
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 10mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 11, 2019 Sep 16, 2018

Reviews

checkra1n

checkra1n is a jailbreak tool for iPhones, enabling users to customize and modify their devices beyond Apple's restrictions. It supports a wide range of devices and iOS versions, making it a versatile tool for those seeking device freedom.

checkra1n jailbreaks iPhones, allowing users to install unsigned code and customize their devices.

Pros

  • + Supports a wide range of iPhone models and iOS versions
  • + Large and active community backing
  • + Capable of jailbreaking T2-equipped devices

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Compatibility issues with some devices and iOS versions
  • - Potential risks like bootloops

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