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JewelryBox vs UTM

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

JewelryBox

6.0
Developer Tools

RVM manager

UTM

8.0
System Tools

Virtual machines UI using QEMU

Metric JewelryBox UTM
Category Developer Tools System Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 5.5K
90-day Installs 2 16.4K
365-day Installs 23 53.8K
Version 1.5 4.7.5
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 103 33.2K
GitHub Forks 5 1.7K
Open Issues 27 1.0K
License Apache-2.0
Language Swift
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

UTM

UTM is a powerful virtual machine manager for macOS and iOS, leveraging QEMU for cross-platform compatibility. It offers unique features for Apple Silicon and is ideal for developers and those needing to run multiple operating systems.

Enables the creation and management of virtual machines on macOS and iOS using QEMU.

Pros

  • + Supports both macOS and iOS, offering cross-platform functionality.
  • + Open-source with a strong community and active development.
  • + Compatible with Apple Silicon, enhancing performance on M1/M2 Macs.

Cons

  • - Does not auto-update, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Past performance issues, though resolved in recent updates.