Glance vs Latest
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Glance
8.0Utility to provide quick look previews for files that aren't natively supported
Latest
8.0Utility that shows the latest app updates
| Metric | Glance | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 152 | 571 |
| 90-day Installs | 503 | 1.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.4K | 8.0K |
| Version | 1.5.4 | 0.11 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 701 | 4.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 129 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 126 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 16, 2018 |
Reviews
Glance
Glance is a macOS utility that enhances Quick Look previews for unsupported file types, offering developers and general users a convenient way to view file contents directly in Finder.
Glance provides Quick Look previews for files that macOS doesn't natively support.
Pros
- + Supports a wide range of file types
- + Integrates seamlessly with Finder
- + Free and open-source with active community support
- + Developed using modern Swift language
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some historical bugs reported
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