Retroactive vs noTunes
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Retroactive
6.0Run Apple apps on incompatible OS versions
noTunes
8.0Simple application that will prevent iTunes or Apple Music from launching
| Metric | Retroactive | noTunes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 1.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 20 | 4.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 86 | 15.3K |
| Version | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.3K | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 130 | 91 |
| Open Issues | - | 26 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 2, 2020 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Retroactive
Retroactive allows users to run older Apple applications like Aperture, iPhoto, and iTunes on newer macOS versions where they would otherwise not function. It is particularly useful for users who rely on legacy software that Apple no longer supports natively.
Enables the execution of Apple apps on macOS versions they were not originally designed for.
Pros
- + Works with older versions of Apple apps that are no longer supported
- + Supports multiple macOS versions
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Discontinued, with no active development
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low recent installs
noTunes
noTunes is a simple macOS application designed to prevent iTunes or Apple Music from launching, offering a straightforward solution for users who wish to avoid these apps. Its open-source nature and active community support make it a reliable tool for managing app behavior.
Prevents iTunes or Apple Music from launching on macOS.
Pros
- + Blocks Apple Music and iTunes effectively
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Simple and lightweight application
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions