Pester vs noTunes
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Pester
6.0Set, dismiss or snooze an alarm or timer
noTunes
8.0Simple application that will prevent iTunes or Apple Music from launching
| Metric | Pester | noTunes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 1.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 4.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 36 | 15.3K |
| Version | 1.1b24 | 3.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 162 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 14 | 91 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 26 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Perl | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 15, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Pester
Pester is a simple and lightweight macOS app for setting, snoozing, or dismissing alarms and timers. It offers a no-frills approach with multiple alarm capabilities, making it ideal for users seeking a straightforward time management tool.
Pester allows users to set, snooze, or dismiss alarms and timers.
Pros
- + Simple and lightweight interface
- + Open-source with a permissive BSD-2-Clause license
- + Supports multiple alarms and timers
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Requires Accessibility permissions, raising privacy concerns
- - Developed in Perl, which may be less familiar to some users
noTunes
noTunes is a simple macOS application designed to prevent iTunes or Apple Music from launching, offering a straightforward solution for users who wish to avoid these apps. Its open-source nature and active community support make it a reliable tool for managing app behavior.
Prevents iTunes or Apple Music from launching on macOS.
Pros
- + Blocks Apple Music and iTunes effectively
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Simple and lightweight application
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions