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DropDMG vs Install Disk Creator

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

DropDMG

8.0
Utilities

Create DMGs and other archives

Install Disk Creator

7.0
Utilities

Utility to create bootable system install discs

Metric DropDMG Install Disk Creator
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 10 15
90-day Installs 36 58
365-day Installs 179 278
Version 3.7.1 2.0,3
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
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Last GitHub Commit
First Seen Jul 6, 2015 Sep 21, 2016

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

Install Disk Creator

Install Disk Creator is a utility that simplifies the creation of bootable macOS install discs. It allows users to create bootable USB installers directly from their Mac, supporting various macOS versions. Ideal for users needing to reinstall macOS or set up new machines.

Creates bootable USB installers for macOS.

Pros

  • + Simplifies the creation of bootable installers for macOS.
  • + Direct download feature for macOS versions.
  • + Dedicated tool for a specific task.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Limited community discussion.