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MacDroid vs OpenMTP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MacDroid

6.0
Utilities

Connect to your Android devices

OpenMTP

8.0
Utilities

Android file transfer

Metric MacDroid OpenMTP
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 216 1.8K
90-day Installs 574 4.6K
365-day Installs 2.1K 15.6K
Version 2.9 3.2.25
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 11 6.3K
GitHub Forks - 250
Open Issues - 159
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Shell JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 8mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 26, 2020

Reviews

MacDroid

MacDroid enables seamless connection and management of Android devices from macOS. It's ideal for developers or users needing to interact with their Android devices directly from their Mac.

Connects to Android devices and manages them from macOS.

Pros

  • + Facilitates device management and interaction with Android devices from macOS.
  • + Integration with macOS ecosystem for a native experience.
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current with the latest features and security patches.

Cons

  • - Limited GitHub activity and community involvement may affect future development and support.
  • - The NOASSERTION license could raise concerns for users prioritizing open-source compliance.

OpenMTP

OpenMTP is a feature-rich Android file transfer application for macOS, offering advanced capabilities beyond the default Android File Transfer. It supports seamless file transfers, sync modes, and is ideal for users needing reliable and efficient Android file management on macOS.

Enables file transfer between Android devices and macOS systems.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility with advanced features for macOS users
  • + Feature-rich with options like sync mode and file grouping
  • + Open-source with MIT license, fostering community contribution

Cons

  • - Lacks support for Garmin devices despite a closed enhancement request
  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates