Bounds
Bounds is a macOS developer utility that helps inspect and visualize the bounds and layout properties of UI elements in running applications. It is used by developers, designers and QA engineers to debug interface rendering issues, understand view hierarchies, and verify correct positioning and sizing of windows and controls. The app works by overlaying information on screen, allowing inspection of coordinate systems and dimensional data in real time.
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1 suggestionWe could not find public information about whether a native Apple Silicon build of Bounds exists. The bundle ID and sparse web presence suggest this may be a niche developer tool that is not widely distributed or heavily publicised. If you rely on Bounds, contact the developer directly at the email or website associated with the bundle ID to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned. It is important to confirm this before September 2028, when Apple removes Rosetta 2 from macOS 28 — at that point, an Intel-only build will stop launching entirely. In the meantime, the Intel version continues to work under Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs, though with a performance penalty. If the developer is unresponsive or has abandoned the project, consider Instruments (included free with Xcode) or Reveal for UI inspection as potential alternatives, both of which support Apple Silicon natively.
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