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Trusted QSL vs Sentinel

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Trusted QSL

6.0
Utilities

Sign and upload QSO records to Logbook of The World (LoTW)

Sentinel

8.0
System Tools

Configure Gatekeeper, unquarantine and self-sign apps

Metric Trusted QSL Sentinel
Category Utilities System Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 9 149
90-day Installs 23 395
365-day Installs 106 1.6K
Version 2.8.4 3.1.4
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 1.5K
GitHub Forks 1 44
Open Issues - 7
License NOASSERTION
Language Java Swift
Last GitHub Commit 11y ago 5mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jun 6, 2025

Reviews

Trusted QSL

Trusted QSL (tqsl) is a niche tool for ham radio operators to sign and upload QSO records to Logbook of The World (LoTW), offering essential functionality for logging contacts.

Signs and uploads QSO records to Logbook of The World (LoTW).

Pros

  • + Essential for ham radio operators logging contacts with LoTW.
  • + Direct integration with Logbook of The World.
  • + Reputable backing by ARRL.

Cons

  • - No auto-updates and limited recent development activity.
  • - Lack of community support or discussion.

Sentinel

Sentinel simplifies managing macOS security settings by configuring Gatekeeper, unquarantining apps, and enabling self-signing. It's ideal for developers and users needing fine-grained control over app permissions.

Manages macOS security settings, including Gatekeeper configuration and app permissions.

Pros

  • + Simplifies managing macOS security settings
  • + Active development with responsive issue resolution
  • + Useful for developers and power users

Cons

  • - Lack of clear licensing information
  • - Limited community discussion beyond GitHub