Support Companion vs Silicon
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Support Companion
7.0Provides utility and support tools
Silicon
7.0Identify Intel-only apps
| Metric | Support Companion | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 18 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 66 |
| 365-day Installs | 56 | 215 |
| Version | 2.3.1.81039 | 1.0.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 169 | 828 |
| GitHub Forks | 13 | 21 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 12 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2025 | Dec 30, 2020 |
Reviews
Support Companion
SupportCompanion is a macOS utility designed to provide system support tools for end-users and IT administrators. It offers features like log gathering and system diagnostics, making it a valuable tool for troubleshooting and maintenance. Developers and IT professionals benefit from its comprehensive support features.
SupportCompanion provides system support and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and maintenance on macOS.
Pros
- + Provides essential system support and diagnostic tools
- + Open-source with transparent development on GitHub
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - Manual updates required as there's no auto-update feature
- - Limited community adoption and discussion
Silicon
Silicon is a macOS app that helps users identify Intel-only applications, making it easier to manage compatibility with Apple Silicon Macs. It's particularly useful for developers and users transitioning to M1/M2 Macs who need to ensure their apps are compatible.
Silicon scans your Mac to detect and highlight applications that are not compatible with Apple Silicon.
Pros
- + Helps identify Intel-only apps, which is crucial for users with Apple Silicon Macs.
- + Free and open-source under the MIT license.
- + Provides a clear interface for managing app compatibility.
Cons
- - A critical issue prevents some users from modifying apps, which could hinder functionality.
- - Lack of recent updates may indicate waning maintenance.