Funter vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Funter
7.0Shows hidden files and folders and switches their visibility in Finder
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | Funter | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 12 | 54 |
| 90-day Installs | 38 | 277 |
| 365-day Installs | 122 | 772 |
| Version | 7.1.2,377 | 2.11.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | - | - |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Rust | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 24, 2018 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
Funter
Funter is a macOS utility that simplifies accessing hidden files and folders by making them visible in Finder. Its key feature is the ability to toggle the visibility of hidden items, benefiting users who frequently work with hidden files, such as developers and power users.
Funter reveals hidden files and folders in Finder and allows users to toggle their visibility.
Pros
- + Makes hidden files and folders visible in Finder
- + Quick toggle feature for visibility
- + Built with Rust for potential performance benefits
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support
Folder Preview Pro
Folder Preview Pro enhances macOS by enabling Quick Look previews for folders, displaying contents with actions and thumbnails. Ideal for users managing files frequently, it offers a seamless way to preview and interact with folders directly from Finder.
Enables Quick Look previews for folders, showing contents with actions and thumbnails.
Pros
- + Quick folder preview functionality
- + Actions and thumbnails for enhanced interaction
- + Auto-update feature for seamless updates
- + One-time purchase model with lifetime updates
Cons
- - Limited GitHub activity and transparency
- - Unknown license and development language