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MacDroid vs Syncthing

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MacDroid

6.0
Utilities

Connect to your Android devices

Syncthing

8.0
Utilities

Real time file synchronisation software

Metric MacDroid Syncthing
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 216 1.4K
90-day Installs 574 3.7K
365-day Installs 2.1K 10.1K
Version 2.9 2.0.14-1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 11 3.5K
GitHub Forks - 182
Open Issues - 44
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Shell Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Mar 2, 2019

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.

Syncthing

Syncthing is a real-time file synchronization software that offers an open-source alternative to services like Dropbox. It uses a peer-to-peer model to sync files across devices without relying on a central server, making it ideal for users who value control and privacy over their data.

Syncthing synchronizes files in real-time across multiple devices using a peer-to-peer network.

Pros

  • + Open-source and decentralized file synchronization
  • + Real-time file sharing across devices
  • + Enhanced privacy with no central server involvement
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Strong community and active development

Cons

  • - Tray icon issues on macOS
  • - Discontinued Android app