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Usage vs Latest

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Usage

6.0
Utilities

Tracks application usage

Latest

8.0
Utilities

Utility that shows the latest app updates

Metric Usage Latest
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 10 571
90-day Installs 37 1.8K
365-day Installs 131 8.0K
Version 1.4.6 0.11
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 573 4.5K
GitHub Forks 29 129
Open Issues 25 126
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Rust Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jan 2, 2017 Sep 16, 2018

Reviews

Usage

Usage is a macOS application that tracks how users interact with their apps, providing insights into application usage patterns. Built with Rust, it offers performance and reliability, making it ideal for developers and system administrators seeking to optimize their workflow.

Monitors and analyzes application usage patterns on macOS.

Pros

  • + Tracks application usage to help users understand their habits and optimize performance.
  • + Built in Rust, ensuring robust performance and reliability.
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contribution.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Low 30-day install count suggests limited adoption.

Latest

Latest is a utility app for macOS that keeps track of updates for your installed apps, including those from the Mac App Store, browsers, and system utilities. It provides a centralized way to monitor and manage updates, making it ideal for users who want to stay current with the latest software versions.

Monitors and alerts users about updates for installed applications across various platforms.

Pros

  • + Monitors updates across multiple platforms, including the Mac App Store and browsers
  • + Automatically updates to keep the app current
  • + Open-source with a strong community base

Cons

  • - Some users report issues with App Store updates on specific macOS versions
  • - False positives for updates may occur