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Highball vs PlayOnMac
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Highball
8.0Tool to run Windows games
PlayOnMac
7.0Allows installation and use of software designed for Windows
| Metric | Highball | PlayOnMac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 601 | - |
| 90-day Installs | 601 | 40 |
| 365-day Installs | 601 | 1.1K |
| Version | 0.10.15 | 4.4.4 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 42 | — |
| Open Issues | 34 | — |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 25d ago | — |
| First Seen | Sep 23, 2026 | Feb 26, 2014 |
Reviews
Highball
Highball enables running Windows games natively on Apple Silicon Macs, offering an open-source solution with a compatibility database for seamless gaming experiences.
Highball allows users to run Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Native performance on Apple Silicon
- + Active development and community support
- + Comprehensive compatibility database
Cons
- - Still in beta, with potential compatibility issues
- - Limited community discussion and awareness
PlayOnMac
PlayOnMac enables Mac users to install and run Windows software seamlessly. Its user-friendly interface and cross-platform capabilities make it ideal for those needing Windows applications on macOS.
Enables the installation and execution of Windows software on macOS.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface for ease of use
- + Cross-platform compatibility for running Windows apps
- + Open-source, allowing customization and transparency
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature requiring manual checks
- - Performance variability depending on Windows applications