Deeper vs Privileges

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Deeper

8.0

System Tools

Tool to enable and disable hidden functions of Finder and other apps

Privileges

7.5

System Tools

Admin rights switcher

Metric	Deeper	Privileges
Category	System Tools	System Tools
AI Score	8.0	7.5
30-day Installs	36	273
90-day Installs	142	368
365-day Installs	499	853
Version	3.2.9	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	Oct 30, 2013	Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Deeper

Deeper is a niche macOS tool that unlocks hidden features in Finder and other apps, offering power users a way to customize their system beyond default settings. It's particularly useful for those seeking to tweak macOS functionality without delving into complex Terminal commands.

Enables and disables hidden features in macOS applications such as Finder.

Pros

+ Provides a user-friendly interface for accessing hidden macOS features.
+ Saves time by eliminating the need for manual Terminal commands.
+ Lightweight and efficient for system tweaking.

Cons

- No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
- Exclusive to macOS, limiting its user base.

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

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