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melonDS vs Ghostty
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
melonDS
8.0Nintendo DS and DSi emulator
Ghostty
8.0Terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration
| Metric | melonDS | Ghostty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 60 | 43.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 171 | 133.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 531 | 277.1K |
| Version | 1.1 | 1.3.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4.6K | 46.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 698 | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | 957 | 186 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Zig |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Dec 26, 2024 |
Reviews
melonDS
melonDS is a Nintendo DS and DSi emulator that offers accurate emulation with a focus on performance and compatibility. It supports JIT recompilation and advanced GPU handling, making it a solid choice for retro gaming enthusiasts looking to play DS/DSi games on macOS.
Emulates Nintendo DS and DSi games on macOS.
Pros
- + Accurate emulation with support for JIT recompilation and advanced GPU features.
- + Open-source and actively maintained with a strong community.
- + Free to use under the GPL-3.0 license.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - A large number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges.
Ghostty
Ghostty is a high-performance terminal emulator leveraging native UI and GPU acceleration, making it ideal for developers and power users seeking a fast and feature-rich experience.
Provides a terminal emulator with native UI and GPU acceleration for enhanced performance.
Pros
- + Exceptional performance with GPU acceleration
- + Rich feature set including native UI
- + Active development and strong community support
Cons
- - Relies on Zig language, potentially limiting plugin ecosystem
- - Moderate number of open issues