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iSimulator vs Amethyst

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

iSimulator

7.0
Developer Tools

Utility to control and manage the Simulator

Amethyst

8.0
Productivity

Automatic tiling window manager similar to xmonad

Metric iSimulator Amethyst
Category Developer Tools Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 835
90-day Installs 11 2.4K
365-day Installs 65 13.0K
Version 3.3.0 0.24.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.2K 16.0K
GitHub Forks 56 514
Open Issues 2 314
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 19, 2013

Reviews

iSimulator

iSimulator is a GUI utility designed to simplify the management and control of iOS simulators. It provides developers with an efficient tool to manage apps and simulators, streamlining the development process.

Controls and manages the iOS Simulator, allowing users to manage apps and simulators effectively.

Pros

  • + Simplifies simulator management for developers
  • + Provides a user-friendly GUI for interaction
  • + Open-source, offering transparency and customization options

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Exclusively available for macOS

Amethyst

Amethyst is a tiling window manager for macOS inspired by xmonad, offering automatic window organization and keyboard-driven workflow. It's ideal for developers and power users seeking efficient window management.

Amethyst automatically tiles windows, organizing them into a grid layout to enhance productivity and focus.

Pros

  • + Inspired by xmonad, offering familiar tiling features
  • + Open-source and actively maintained
  • + Strong community and developer support

Cons

  • - Some users report issues with fullscreen mode and app space management
  • - Requires adjustment to get used to tiling workflows