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DropDMG vs FastDMG

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

DropDMG

8.0
Utilities

Create DMGs and other archives

FastDMG

7.0
Utilities

Alternative to Apple's DiskImageMounter app

Metric DropDMG FastDMG
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 10 16
90-day Installs 36 58
365-day Installs 179 298
Version 3.7.1 1.0.3
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 169
GitHub Forks 5
Open Issues -
License BSD-3-Clause
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago
First Seen Jul 6, 2015 Dec 23, 2024

Reviews

DropDMG

DropDMG simplifies the creation of DMGs and other disk image formats, offering automation and customization features. It's ideal for developers and designers needing to package files for distribution.

Creates DMGs and other disk image formats with automation and customization.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface for creating disk images
  • + Automation features for repetitive tasks
  • + Support for multiple disk image formats

Cons

  • - Pricing may be a barrier for some users
  • - Not open-source

FastDMG

FastDMG is a lightweight and efficient alternative to Apple's DiskImageMounter, designed for quick disk image mounting. It appeals to users who need a faster and more reliable tool for handling disk images regularly.

Mounts disk images quickly and efficiently.

Pros

  • + Fast and efficient
  • + Lightweight
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited installs