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Disk Arbitrator vs BlockBlock
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Disk Arbitrator
8.0BlockBlock
8.0Monitors common persistence locations
| Metric | Disk Arbitrator | BlockBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 282 |
| 90-day Installs | 22 | 880 |
| 365-day Installs | 112 | 2.2K |
| Version | 0.8.0 | 2.4.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 699 | 765 |
| GitHub Forks | 75 | 47 |
| Open Issues | 29 | 44 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Reviews
Disk Arbitrator
Disk Arbitrator is a specialized macOS forensic utility designed for managing file system mounting in a forensically sound manner. It provides controlled disk mounting and access, making it ideal for investigators and professionals requiring secure data handling.
Manages file system mounting for forensic analysis, ensuring data integrity and secure access.
Pros
- + Specialized forensic features for controlled disk mounting
- + Support for various file systems and read-only access
- + Open-source with a permissive BSD-3-Clause license
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may pose security concerns
- - Limited community discussion and resources
BlockBlock
BlockBlock uniquely monitors macOS persistence locations to alert users of unauthorized changes, offering a security layer for those concerned about unwanted background processes and login items.
Monitors common persistence locations on macOS to alert users when apps attempt to add persistent components.
Pros
- + Provides alerts on persistent component additions.
- + Monitors login and background items effectively.
- + Open-source with active development and community support.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Historical issues, though resolved, suggest potential for future bugs.