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Pichon vs Icon Composer
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Pichon
6.0Search utility for icons8
Icon Composer
7.0Apple tool to create multi-platform icons
| Metric | Pichon | Icon Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 66 |
| 90-day Installs | 17 | 209 |
| 365-day Installs | 49 | 708 |
| Version | 1.12.0 | 1.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 83 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 6 |
| Open Issues | - | 3 |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Python | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 10, 2021 | Aug 8, 2025 |
Reviews
Pichon
Pichon is a search utility for Icons8, offering quick access to a vast library of icons. It's particularly useful for designers and developers needing icons for projects. The app provides a dedicated tool for discovering and accessing Icons8 resources.
Pichon allows users to search and access icons from the Icons8 library directly from their macOS application.
Pros
- + Provides quick access to Icons8's extensive library of icons
- + Open-source with a MIT license, allowing for customization and contributions
- + Dedicated macOS application for a seamless experience
Cons
- - No auto-updates, and the project appears inactive with no recent commits
- - Minimal community support and engagement
Icon Composer
Icon Composer is a tool by Apple for creating multi-platform icons, supporting Retina resolution. It's ideal for developers and designers needing consistent icons across devices.
Creates icons for multiple platforms, including support for Retina resolution.
Pros
- + Supports Retina resolution icons
- + User-friendly for creating native-looking icons
- + Essential tool for developers and designers
Cons
- - No auto-updates, last commit in 2019
- - Some users report saving issues