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PlistEdit Pro vs MacVim

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PlistEdit Pro

8.0
Developer Tools

Property list and JSON editor

MacVim

8.0
Developer Tools

Text editor

Metric PlistEdit Pro MacVim
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 67 467
90-day Installs 172 1.4K
365-day Installs 714 4.9K
Version 1.10.0 183,9.2.321
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.8K
GitHub Forks 688
Open Issues 189
License Vim
Language Vim Script
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

PlistEdit Pro

PlistEdit Pro is a powerful tool for editing property list and JSON files, offering a user-friendly interface and advanced features. It is ideal for developers and system administrators working with macOS and iOS configurations.

PlistEdit Pro allows users to edit and manage property list and JSON files efficiently.

Pros

  • + Supports both plist and JSON formats
  • + User-friendly interface for managing complex files
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current

Cons

  • - Pricing may be a barrier for some users
  • - Steep learning curve for newcomers

MacVim

MacVim is a macOS implementation of Vim, a powerful text editor favored by developers. It integrates native macOS features with Vim's robust editing capabilities, offering a strong plugin ecosystem and regular updates. Ideal for developers who appreciate Vim's efficiency and flexibility on macOS.

Provides a macOS version of Vim with native features and regular updates.

Pros

  • + Strong community and extensive plugin ecosystem.
  • + Native macOS integration with features like the file browser.
  • + Regular updates and active development.

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users.
  • - Some historical bugs, though resolved.