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Grids vs WhatsApp

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Grids

6.0
Media & Design

Instagram desktop application

WhatsApp

7.5
Communication

Native desktop client for WhatsApp

Metric Grids WhatsApp
Category Media & Design Communication
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 6 4.7K
90-day Installs 19 13.0K
365-day Installs 95 61.5K
Version 8.5.8 26.41.28
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars — 2.2K
GitHub Forks — 495
Open Issues — 170
License — MIT
Language — Go
Last GitHub Commit — 2y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 11, 2015

Reviews

Grids

Grids is a macOS Instagram client offering a desktop experience for photo and video sharing. It provides a clean interface and grid-based layout, benefiting Instagram users seeking a desktop workflow.

Grids is an Instagram desktop application for macOS, enabling users to interact with their Instagram accounts on a desktop.

Pros

  • + Clean and intuitive macOS interface
  • + Efficient content organization through grid layouts
  • + Seamless integration with macOS ecosystem

Cons

  • - Limited features compared to mobile Instagram
  • - Niche appeal with a small user base

WhatsApp

WhatsApp offers a native desktop experience, enabling users to communicate seamlessly on their computers. It provides messaging, voice, and video calls, benefiting those who prefer desktop use without needing a phone.

WhatsApp is the native desktop client allowing communication through the app on a computer.

Pros

  • + Free to use
  • + Seamless integration with mobile app
  • + Support for voice and video calls

Cons

  • - Privacy concerns
  • - Risk of user bans