HostsX vs TeX Live Utility
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HostsX
7.0Local hosts update tool
TeX Live Utility
8.0Graphical user interface for TeX Live Manager
| Metric | HostsX | TeX Live Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 80 |
| 90-day Installs | 32 | 289 |
| 365-day Installs | 147 | 1.1K |
| Version | 2.9.0 | 1.55 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 307 | 318 |
| GitHub Forks | 89 | 17 |
| Open Issues | - | 17 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 9, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
HostsX
HostsX is a macOS application designed to manage and update the local hosts file, offering a graphical interface for users who prefer not to use the command line. It is particularly useful for blocking ads, malware, or unwanted websites by automatically updating the hosts file with relevant entries.
HostsX allows users to update their local hosts file with predefined or custom entries to block specific domains or IP addresses.
Pros
- + Provides a user-friendly graphical interface for managing hosts file updates
- + Supports automatic updates for hosts entries, keeping them current
- + Actively maintained with a moderate level of community engagement
Cons
- - Has had some reliability issues with auto-updates causing crashes
- - Primarily useful for a niche audience interested in managing hosts files
TeX Live Utility
TeX Live Utility is a graphical user interface for managing TeX Live packages on macOS. It simplifies package installation, updates, and automation, making it ideal for LaTeX users who prefer a visual interface over command-line tools.
Provides a graphical interface for managing and updating TeX Live packages.
Pros
- + User-friendly graphical interface for TeX Live management
- + Automates package updates and installations
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
Cons
- - Niche audience, primarily for LaTeX users
- - Some reported issues with package updates