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AppZapper vs UninstallPKG

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AppZapper

8.0
Utilities

Tool to uninstall unwanted applications and their support files

UninstallPKG

4.5
Utilities

PKG software package uninstall tool

Metric AppZapper UninstallPKG
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 4.5
30-day Installs 25 90
90-day Installs 77 293
365-day Installs 297 1.6K
Version 2.0.3 1.2.2
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars -
GitHub Forks -
Open Issues -
License
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Dec 3, 2013

Reviews

AppZapper

AppZapper is a powerful tool for uninstalling unwanted applications and their associated support files. It offers a user-friendly interface and ensures thorough removal of app-related files, benefiting users who want to clean up their system efficiently.

AppZapper helps users uninstall applications and remove all associated support files from their system.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface for managing app removal
  • + Comprehensive file removal including support files
  • + Clean and intuitive design for system management

Cons

  • - Requires a purchase for full functionality
  • - May be overkill for users with minimal app installations

UninstallPKG

UninstallPKG is a macOS tool designed specifically for removing .pkg software packages. It offers a straightforward method to uninstall such packages, making it ideal for users needing precise control over software removal.

UninstallPKG removes .pkg packages by eliminating associated files and receipts.

Pros

  • + Simple and focused on .pkg files
  • + Free to use
  • + Works across macOS versions

Cons

  • - No auto-updates; may not support newer macOS versions
  • - No community support or contributions