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Mist vs Latest

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Mist

8.0
Utilities

Utility that automatically downloads firmwares and installers

Latest

8.0
Utilities

Utility that shows the latest app updates

Metric Mist Latest
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 442 571
90-day Installs 1.4K 1.8K
365-day Installs 5.1K 8.0K
Version 0.30 0.11
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4.7K 4.5K
GitHub Forks 199 129
Open Issues 56 126
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 3, 2016 Sep 16, 2018

Reviews

Mist

Mist is a macOS utility that automatically downloads the latest and historical macOS installers and firmwares, making it easier for users to maintain or downgrade their systems. It supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and is particularly useful for developers and users who need quick access to older macOS versions.

Automatically downloads macOS installers and firmwares for easy access and management.

Pros

  • + Automatically handles downloading of macOS installers and firmwares
  • + Supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
  • + User-friendly interface for managing system downloads

Cons

  • - Some open issues on GitHub indicate areas for improvement
  • - No direct community discussion found on platforms like Reddit

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