Retroactive vs PlayOnMac
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Retroactive
6.0Run Apple apps on incompatible OS versions
PlayOnMac
7.0Allows installation and use of software designed for Windows
| Metric | Retroactive | PlayOnMac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 93 |
| 90-day Installs | 20 | 297 |
| 365-day Installs | 86 | 2.1K |
| Version | 2.1 | 4.4.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.3K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 130 | — |
| Open Issues | - | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | — |
| First Seen | Nov 2, 2020 | Feb 26, 2014 |
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
PlayOnMac
PlayOnMac enables Mac users to install and run Windows software seamlessly. Its user-friendly interface and cross-platform capabilities make it ideal for those needing Windows applications on macOS.
Enables the installation and execution of Windows software on macOS.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface for ease of use
- + Cross-platform compatibility for running Windows apps
- + Open-source, allowing customization and transparency
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature requiring manual checks
- - Performance variability depending on Windows applications