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Latest vs Fresh

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Latest

8.0
Utilities

Utility that shows the latest app updates

Fresh

7.0
Developer Tools

Keep your recently modified files at hand and up-to-date

Metric Latest Fresh
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 471 68
90-day Installs 1.6K 222
365-day Installs 7.7K 860
Version 0.11 4.0.7
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4.5K 3.9K
GitHub Forks 129 378
Open Issues 126 61
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Swift Go
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 2y ago
First Seen Sep 16, 2018 Aug 20, 2022

Reviews

Latest

Latest is a utility app for macOS that keeps track of updates for your installed apps, including those from the Mac App Store, browsers, and system utilities. It provides a centralized way to monitor and manage updates, making it ideal for users who want to stay current with the latest software versions.

Monitors and alerts users about updates for installed applications across various platforms.

Pros

  • + Monitors updates across multiple platforms, including the Mac App Store and browsers
  • + Automatically updates to keep the app current
  • + Open-source with a strong community base

Cons

  • - Some users report issues with App Store updates on specific macOS versions
  • - False positives for updates may occur

Fresh

Fresh is a macOS app that keeps your recently modified files easily accessible, ideal for developers and designers who frequently work with multiple files. It offers real-time monitoring and customization options for file organization.

Monitors and organizes recently modified files for quick access.

Pros

  • + Efficiently keeps track of recently modified files
  • + Real-time monitoring for immediate access to updates
  • + Customizable file organization options

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature may hinder timely access to new features
  • - Appeals mainly to a niche developer audience