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Recents vs Fresh

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Recents

6.0
Productivity

File launcher

Fresh

7.0
Developer Tools

Keep your recently modified files at hand and up-to-date

Metric Recents Fresh
Category Productivity Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 3 68
90-day Installs 9 222
365-day Installs 77 860
Version 2.5.0 4.0.7
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 20 3.9K
GitHub Forks 3 378
Open Issues - 61
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Swift Go
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 2y ago
First Seen Oct 11, 2018 Aug 20, 2022

Reviews

Recents

Recents is a macOS file launcher that displays recently opened files and apps on your Home Screen, offering quick access and customization options. It's ideal for users seeking a streamlined way to access frequently used applications and documents.

Recents displays recently opened files and applications on the Home Screen for quick access.

Pros

  • + Quick access to frequently used files and apps
  • + Real-time updates of recent items
  • + Customizable widgets for integration with macOS

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community support and engagement

Fresh

Fresh is a macOS app that keeps your recently modified files easily accessible, ideal for developers and designers who frequently work with multiple files. It offers real-time monitoring and customization options for file organization.

Monitors and organizes recently modified files for quick access.

Pros

  • + Efficiently keeps track of recently modified files
  • + Real-time monitoring for immediate access to updates
  • + Customizable file organization options

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature may hinder timely access to new features
  • - Appeals mainly to a niche developer audience