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NWPusher vs Postgres

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

NWPusher

7.0
Developer Tools

Send push notifications through Apple Push Notification Service

Postgres

8.0
Developer Tools

App wrapper for Postgres

Metric NWPusher Postgres
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 10 568
90-day Installs 34 1.1K
365-day Installs 201 1.1K
Version 0.7.5 2.9.4,14-15-16-17-18
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 6.3K 7.7K
GitHub Forks 674 398
Open Issues 29 146
License BSD-2-Clause NOASSERTION
Language Objective-C Makefile
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 21d ago
First Seen Feb 9, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

NWPusher

NWPusher is a macOS application that enables developers to send push notifications through Apple's Push Notification Service. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing and testing push notifications, making it a valuable tool for developers working with iOS or macOS applications. The app benefits anyone needing to test or deploy push notifications without delving into complex server setups.

Sends push notifications through Apple's Push Notification Service (APNs).

Pros

  • + Provides a straightforward interface for sending push notifications.
  • + Open-source with a permissive BSD-2-Clause license.
  • + Actively maintained with a large community following.

Cons

  • - Last update was in 2021, indicating potential stagnation.
  • - Developed in Objective-C, which may be less appealing to modern developers.

Postgres

Postgres App simplifies PostgreSQL installation and management on macOS, offering a user-friendly alternative for developers who prefer a graphical interface. It supports multiple versions, integrates seamlessly with macOS tools, and is ideal for developers and teams working with PostgreSQL.

Postgres App is a graphical user interface that simplifies the installation, configuration, and management of PostgreSQL on macOS.

Pros

  • + Simplifies PostgreSQL setup and management on macOS
  • + Supports multiple PostgreSQL versions for flexibility
  • + Integrates well with macOS and development tools

Cons

  • - Unclear licensing terms
  • - Some open issues remain unresolved