JewelryBox vs JetBrains Toolbox

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

JewelryBox

6.0

Developer Tools

RVM manager

JetBrains Toolbox

7.0

Developer Tools

JetBrains tools manager

Metric	JewelryBox	JetBrains Toolbox
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
AI Score	6.0	7.0
30-day Installs	-	2.7K
90-day Installs	2	7.8K
365-day Installs	23	30.7K
Version	1.5	3.4.3,3.4.3.81140
Auto-updates	No	Yes
Deprecated	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	103	126
GitHub Forks	5	55
Open Issues	27	7
License	—	Apache-2.0
Language	—	JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit	10y ago	2mo ago
First Seen	Jun 22, 2013	Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

JewelryBox

JewelryBox is a macOS application designed to simplify the management of Ruby versions and gem sets. It provides a graphical interface for Ruby Version Manager (RVM), making it easier for developers to switch between Ruby environments and manage their gem installations. Ideal for Ruby developers seeking a user-friendly alternative to command-line RVM management.

JewelryBox offers a graphical user interface for managing Ruby versions and gem sets via RVM.

Pros

+ Provides a user-friendly GUI for RVM management
+ Supports cross-version Ruby environment management
+ Customizable gem sets for tailored development environments

Cons

- Lack of recent updates and maintenance
- No auto-update feature for keeping the app current

JetBrains Toolbox

JetBrains Toolbox is a centralized manager for JetBrains development tools, offering automated updates and installations. It streamlines the process of managing multiple JetBrains products, making it ideal for developers who use various JetBrains tools.

Manages the installation and updates of JetBrains development tools.

Pros

+ Automates updates and installations of JetBrains tools
+ Centralizes management of multiple development tools
+ Saves time by handling versioning and updates

Cons

- May be overkill for users with a single JetBrains tool
- Requires system resources for background updates

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