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macSVG vs SF Symbols

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

macSVG

6.0
Developer Tools

App for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics

SF Symbols

7.0
Developer Tools

Tool that provides consistent, highly configurable symbols for apps

Metric macSVG SF Symbols
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 66 628
90-day Installs 183 2.1K
365-day Installs 700 9.9K
Version 1.2.0 7.2,119
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.3K 10
GitHub Forks 80 3
Open Issues 22 2
License NOASSERTION BSD-3-Clause
Language Objective-C Dart
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 3y ago
First Seen Aug 23, 2017 Jun 4, 2019

Reviews

macSVG

macSVG is an open-source macOS app for designing HTML5 SVG graphics, offering real-time previews and animation capabilities. It's ideal for developers and designers needing to create or animate SVGs.

Allows users to design and animate HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) using a WebKit-based interface.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a supportive community
  • + WebKit integration for real-time previews
  • + Supports SVG animations and design

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Compatibility issues with older macOS versions
  • - Inactive recent development

SF Symbols

SF Symbols is a tool for macOS and iOS developers to create and manage consistent, highly configurable icons for their applications. It offers a wide range of symbols that can be customized to fit various design needs, making it a valuable asset for developers aiming to enhance their app's visual appeal and usability.

SF Symbols provides a library of scalable vector icons that can be easily integrated into macOS and iOS applications, allowing developers to create consistent and visually appealing user interfaces.

Pros

  • + Extensive library of customizable icons
  • + Integration with macOS and iOS development workflows
  • + BSD-3-Clause license allows for broad usage

Cons

  • - Limited recent community engagement
  • - Open issues regarding compatibility with newer frameworks