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PaintCode vs ExcalidrawZ

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PaintCode

6.0
Developer Tools

Turn vector drawings into program code

ExcalidrawZ

8.0
Media & Design

Excalidraw client

Metric PaintCode ExcalidrawZ
Category Developer Tools Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 225
90-day Installs 7 677
365-day Installs 39 2.0K
Version 3.6.2 1.7.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5 1.0K
GitHub Forks - 50
Open Issues - 50
License MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 29, 2024

Reviews

PaintCode

PaintCode is a unique tool that converts vector drawings into program code, enabling developers and designers to generate custom graphics code efficiently. It's particularly beneficial for those working with iOS app development, offering a seamless way to create complex visual elements programmatically.

PaintCode converts vector illustrations into program code for custom graphics implementation.

Pros

  • + Unique ability to convert vector art into code
  • + Supports Swift and Objective-C for iOS development
  • + Efficient way to generate custom graphics code

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Inactive GitHub repository with limited community engagement

ExcalidrawZ

ExcalidrawZ offers a native macOS experience for Excalidraw, leveraging SwiftUI for a smooth design. Ideal for designers and educators seeking a desktop version of the popular drawing tool.

Provides a native Excalidraw experience on macOS using SwiftUI.

Pros

  • + Native macOS experience with SwiftUI.
  • + Open-source under MIT license.
  • + Actively maintained with recent commits.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Open issues may affect functionality.