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Archiver vs Pacifist

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Archiver

6.0
Utilities

Open archives, compress files, as well as split and combine files

Pacifist

7.0
Utilities

Extract files and folders from package files, disk images, and archives

Metric Archiver Pacifist
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 13 38
90-day Installs 41 173
365-day Installs 161 576
Version 5.0.9 4.1.4
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars - 3
GitHub Forks - 3
Open Issues - 28
License MIT
Language Lua
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 May 7, 2013

Reviews

Archiver

Archiver is a straightforward macOS app designed for managing files through compression, decompression, and splitting/combining. It offers a user-friendly interface and supports various archive formats, making it a handy tool for users needing efficient file management.

Archiver allows users to open, create, split, and combine archives, as well as compress and decompress files.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Supports multiple archive formats
  • + Efficient file management

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low GitHub community metrics

Pacifist

Pacifist is a powerful macOS application designed for extracting files and folders from various package formats, disk images, and archives. Its user-friendly interface and robust extraction capabilities make it an essential tool for developers and anyone needing to work with package files. The app's ability to handle multiple file formats and its active maintenance ensure it remains a reliable choice for extraction tasks.

Extracts files and folders from package files, disk images, and archives.

Pros

  • + User-friendly graphical interface simplifies extraction processes.
  • + Supports multiple file formats, including packages, disk images, and archives.
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates.

Cons

  • - High price point may be a barrier for some users.
  • - Open issues suggest potential bugs or feature requests.