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GeekTool vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at GeekTool and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GeekTool

GeekTool

Os & Utilities

GeekTool is a free, open source application for macOS that allows users to display various types of information on their desktop using plugins. Information like system stats, weather data, stock quotes, and more can be shown and automatically updated.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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