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Highball vs Porting Kit
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Highball
8.0Tool to run Windows games
Porting Kit
6.0Install games and apps compiled for Microsoft Windows
| Metric | Highball | Porting Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 601 | 561 |
| 90-day Installs | 601 | 1.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 601 | 4.1K |
| Version | 0.10.15 | 6.7.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 12 |
| GitHub Forks | 42 | - |
| Open Issues | 34 | 2 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 25d ago | 11mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 23, 2026 | May 19, 2016 |
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
Porting Kit
Porting Kit allows macOS users to install and run Windows games and applications natively, making it a unique tool for gamers and professionals who need Windows software without dual-booting. It offers a user-friendly experience for running Windows apps on macOS.
Enables the installation and execution of Windows applications and games on macOS systems.
Pros
- + Allows running Windows apps and games natively on macOS without virtualization.
- + User-friendly interface for installing and managing Windows software.
- + Active updates and maintenance.
Cons
- - Niche appeal may limit widespread adoption.
- - Limited community support and discussions.
- - Open issues indicate areas needing improvement.