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checkra1n vs Nugget

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

checkra1n

8.0
Security & Privacy

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

Nugget

8.0
Utilities

Customise your iOS device with animated wallpapers, disable daemons and more

Metric checkra1n Nugget
Category Security & Privacy Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 51 33
90-day Installs 186 90
365-day Installs 698 213
Version 0.12.4 7.3.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.7K 6.2K
GitHub Forks 465 325
Open Issues 48 174
License NOASSERTION AGPL-3.0
Language C Python
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Nov 11, 2019 Feb 10, 2026

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

Nugget

Nugget is a powerful tool for customizing iOS devices, offering features like animated wallpapers and daemon management. It's ideal for users seeking advanced device control and customization.

Nugget allows users to customize iOS devices with animated wallpapers and manage system daemons.

Pros

  • + Advanced customization options
  • + Active development and updates
  • + Strong GitHub community

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited direct community support