Is Rosettta reccomended, or should I wait for developers to update apps such as mindnode or menu bar timer?

JCL10 wrote:

I just purchased a M1 silicon based Mac Pro. Is Rosetta recommended, or should I wait for developers to update apps such as mind-node or menu bar timer?

There is no issue with Rosetta, its application is intended for a seamless transition and give developers a chance to code for universal.

If you need to install Rosetta on your Mac - Apple Support

About the Rosetta Translation Environment - Apple Developer

If you have the time, and the developer is developing a newer compatible app, then wait. If you need the app now, then Rosetta is one way of satisfying that need.