Beyond Compare
Universal version latest seen at v5.2.2.32209 · Reported by 17 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (8):
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Beyond Compare is a professional file and folder comparison and synchronization tool used by developers, system administrators, and technical professionals. It allows users to visually compare text files, source code, binary files, and entire directory trees side-by-side, highlighting differences in an easy-to-read format. The app supports merging changes, synchronizing files across locations, and integrating with popular version control systems. It's commonly used for code reviews, backup verification, documentation updates, and identifying changes between versions of files and projects.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">Great news: Beyond Compare now has a native Apple Silicon version available. A Universal Binary build (v5.2.1.32035) has been confirmed running on real Apple Silicon Macs. You should update from your current Intel version (4.4.7.28397) to the latest version available from Scooter Software. The app is actively maintained and this native build ensures full performance and compatibility on modern Macs without relying on Rosetta 2 emulation.
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1 suggestionGreat news: Beyond Compare already has a native Apple Silicon version available. A user in our community confirmed running v5.0.1.29877 natively on Apple Silicon. The latest version available via Homebrew is 5.2.1.32035, which should also include Apple Silicon support. You should update to the latest version immediately via the official Scooter Software website or Homebrew. This eliminates any Rosetta 2 dependency and ensures full native performance on your Mac.
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