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Lookin vs Sherlock
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Lookin
8.0App for iOS view debugging
Sherlock
7.0iOS simulator visual debugger
| Metric | Lookin | Sherlock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 14 | 20 |
| 90-day Installs | 50 | 53 |
| 365-day Installs | 197 | 177 |
| Version | 1.0.7 | 2.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 73.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 421 | 8.7K |
| Open Issues | 38 | 200 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Lookin
Lookin is a unique tool for macOS that simplifies iOS view debugging, allowing developers to inspect and debug user interfaces directly from their Mac. It's essential for developers working on iOS applications, offering a streamlined way to identify and resolve UI issues.
Enables developers to inspect and debug iOS user interfaces on macOS.
Pros
- + Simplifies iOS view debugging on macOS.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates.
- + Open-source under MIT license, encouraging community contributions.
Cons
- - Limited community discussion outside GitHub.
- - Past build issues, though resolved.
Sherlock
Sherlock is a visual debugger for iOS simulators, offering unique visualization features to aid developers in debugging. It's particularly useful for those needing real-time debugging insights.
Visually debugs iOS simulators in real-time.
Pros
- + Provides unique visualization for debugging
- + Real-time debugging capabilities
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
Cons
- - Does not auto-update
- - Niche tool with limited installs