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AutoMounterHelper vs Privileges

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AutoMounterHelper

6.5
System Tools

Helper for AutoMounter to mount shares to custom locations

Privileges

7.5
System Tools

Admin rights switcher

Metric AutoMounterHelper Privileges
Category System Tools System Tools
AI Score 6.5 7.5
30-day Installs 27 273
90-day Installs 94 368
365-day Installs 314 853
Version 1.8.0 2.5.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.8K
GitHub Forks 171
Open Issues 1
License Apache-2.0
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 25, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

AutoMounterHelper

AutoMounterHelper allows users to mount network shares to custom locations on macOS, providing flexibility for managing file storage. It integrates seamlessly with AutoMounter, making it ideal for users who need precise control over network share mounting.

AutoMounterHelper facilitates the mounting of network shares to specified directories on macOS systems.

Pros

  • + Enables custom mounting locations for network shares
  • + Integrates well with AutoMounter for consistent functionality
  • + Stable and reliable for its intended purpose

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community support and discussion

Privileges

Privileges is a macOS application designed for enterprise users, enabling them to temporarily elevate their admin privileges for specific tasks. It allows users to set timeframes for elevated access, making it ideal for sysadmins and controlled environments. The app is mature, actively maintained, and focuses on enterprise security needs.

Privileges lets users switch admin privileges on macOS within a set timeframe for specific tasks.

Pros

  • + Enterprise-focused with strong security features
  • + Granular control over admin privileges
  • + Actively maintained with good community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Primarily suited for enterprise environments