Funter vs MacPacker
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Funter
7.0Shows hidden files and folders and switches their visibility in Finder
MacPacker
7.5Archive manager
| Metric | Funter | MacPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 79 |
| 90-day Installs | 31 | 291 |
| 365-day Installs | 114 | 802 |
| Version | 7.1,366 | 0.14.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3 | 390 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 18 |
| Open Issues | - | 7 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 24, 2018 | Oct 17, 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
MacPacker
MacPacker is a powerful open-source archive manager that allows users to preview nested archives without extraction and extract individual files. It supports multiple archive formats and is ideal for users who need quick access to archived content without full extraction.
MacPacker enables users to preview and extract files from archives without fully extracting them.
Pros
- + Preview nested archives without extraction
- + Extract individual files from archives
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - Moderate install count suggesting niche appeal
- - Limited support for some archive formats