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Mounty for NTFS
mounty · v2.4
3
7.0
Re-mounts write-protected NTFS volumes
brew install --cask mounty 1.8K
30-day installs
6.1K
90-day installs
29.5K
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Review
Mar 10, 2026Mounty for NTFS is a macOS app that enables users to write to NTFS-formatted drives, which macOS typically cannot modify. It's ideal for users needing to edit files on NTFS volumes, such as photographers or developers handling large files.
Re-mounts NTFS volumes in read-write mode.
Maturity: The app shows active use with 2,557 installs in the last 30 days, indicating maturity and reliability.
Community: There's minimal community discussion, with only one mention on Hacker News in 2021, suggesting limited but some recognition.
Pros
- + Effectively solves the problem of writing to NTFS volumes on macOS.
- + Lightweight and user-friendly interface.
- + Fills a critical functionality gap in macOS.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks.
- - Minimal community support, which may hinder troubleshooting.
Community Mentions
hackernews
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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