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Helium vs Helium
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Helium
4.0Helium
8.0Chromium-based web browser
| Metric | Helium | Helium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Browsers |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 228 | 1.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 584 | 4.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.5K | 8.4K |
| Version | 1.0.0 | 0.12.1.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 379 | 968 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 48 |
| Open Issues | 176 | 16 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 12y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 31, 2015 | Sep 26, 2025 |
Reviews
Helium
Helium is an installer that allows users to run Android apps on macOS, providing a bridge between mobile and desktop environments. Despite its potential utility, the project has not been actively maintained since 2013.
Installs and runs Android apps on macOS.
Pros
- + Cross-platform functionality
- + Potential integration with Android apps
- + Installer for Android apps on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Inactive development
- - Potential instability due to lack of updates
Helium
Helium is a Chromium-based, open-source web browser built for macOS, offering a modern and customizable browsing experience. It benefits users seeking an alternative to mainstream browsers with active development and community contributions.
Helium provides a web browsing experience similar to Chrome and Edge but with open-source transparency.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license, promoting transparency and community contributions.
- + Built on Chromium, ensuring compatibility with web standards and extensions.
- + Active development and responsive community support.
Cons
- - GPL-3.0 license may be less preferred by some users compared to permissive licenses.
- - Lacks unique features beyond standard Chromium functionality.