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Recents vs Sol

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Recents

6.0
Productivity

File launcher

Sol

8.0
Productivity

Launcher & command palette

Metric Recents Sol
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 310
90-day Installs 14 828
365-day Installs 113 2.4K
Version 2.5.0 2.1.332
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 20 2.8K
GitHub Forks 3 145
Open Issues - 9
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Swift TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 11, 2018 May 30, 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

Sol

Sol is a sleek macOS launcher and command palette that offers quick access to applications and commands. Its intuitive design and productivity-enhancing features make it ideal for users seeking a streamlined workflow.

Sol serves as a launcher and command palette for macOS, enabling users to quickly access applications and execute commands.

Pros

  • + Sleek and intuitive design for quick access to applications and commands.
  • + Efficient productivity tool with minimal learning curve.
  • + Cross-platform support enhances its versatility.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks.
  • - Minimal learning curve may still pose a slight barrier for some users.