Latest vs Mac Sai
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Latest
8.0Utility that shows the latest app updates
Mac Sai
8.0System cleaner, optimiser, and malware scanner
| Metric | Latest | Mac Sai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 634 | 664 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.5K | 2.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 7.7K | 2.1K |
| Version | 0.11 | 1.18.8 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4.5K | 947 |
| GitHub Forks | 129 | 59 |
| Open Issues | 126 | 22 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 16, 2018 | Jul 7, 2026 |
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
Mac Sai
Mac Sai is a free, open-source alternative to paid system cleaners, offering tools for cleaning, optimizing, and malware scanning. Built with modern Swift 6 and SwiftUI, it's Apple-notarized and actively maintained.
Mac Sai is a system cleaner, optimizer, and malware scanner for macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Modern Swift 6 and SwiftUI architecture
- + Apple-notarized for security
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
Cons
- - Low recent installs
- - No auto-update feature
- - Appeals to a niche audience