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NSLogger vs Sloth

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

NSLogger

8.0
Developer Tools

Modern, flexible logging tool

Sloth

8.0
Developer Tools

Displays all open files and sockets in use by all running processes

Metric NSLogger Sloth
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 199
90-day Installs 4 448
365-day Installs 35 1.9K
Version 1.9.7 3.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 5.0K 8.8K
GitHub Forks 568 168
Open Issues 49 3
License NOASSERTION BSD-3-Clause
Language Objective-C Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 5mo ago
First Seen May 1, 2019 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

NSLogger

NSLogger is a modern, flexible logging tool that offers real-time monitoring and analysis of logs across macOS and iOS. It supports multiple log sources and provides a powerful viewer for developers to debug and analyze applications effectively.

NSLogger allows real-time monitoring and analysis of logs from various sources, providing developers with detailed insights into application behavior.

Pros

  • + Highly flexible and customizable logging solution
  • + Real-time log monitoring and analysis capabilities
  • + Cross-platform support for macOS and iOS
  • + Extensive features and active development
  • + Open-source with a strong community following

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates
  • - Some unresolved issues that may affect functionality

Sloth

Sloth is a powerful macOS utility that provides a graphical interface for viewing all open files, directories, sockets, and other system resources in use by running processes. It offers real-time monitoring and filtering capabilities, making it an essential tool for developers and system administrators who need to troubleshoot or understand system resource usage.

Sloth displays all open files, directories, sockets, pipes, and devices in use by running processes on macOS.

Pros

  • + Provides a user-friendly GUI for system resource monitoring, making it accessible to both developers and non-technical users.
  • + Real-time updates and filtering capabilities enhance its utility for troubleshooting and system analysis.
  • + Open-source with a permissive BSD-3-Clause license, fostering community contributions and transparency.

Cons

  • - The app icon display issue on certain macOS versions may affect user experience.
  • - While the GUI is helpful, some users might prefer the command-line functionality of lsof.