Pacifist vs ShichiZip ZS

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Pacifist

7.0

Utilities

Extract files and folders from package files, disk images, and archives

ShichiZip ZS

7.0

Utilities

7-Zip derivative GUI based on mcmilk/7-Zip-zstd

Metric	Pacifist	ShichiZip ZS
Category	Utilities	Utilities
AI Score	7.0	7.0
30-day Installs	46	5
90-day Installs	109	41
365-day Installs	588	117
Version	4.1.5	0.3.3
Auto-updates	Yes	No
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	3	851
GitHub Forks	3	28
Open Issues	28	6
License	MIT	LGPL-2.1
Language	Lua	Swift
Last GitHub Commit	7mo ago	4mo ago
First Seen	May 7, 2013	Jun 5, 2026

Reviews

Pacifist

Pacifist is a powerful macOS application designed for extracting files and folders from various package formats, disk images, and archives. Its user-friendly interface and robust extraction capabilities make it an essential tool for developers and anyone needing to work with package files. The app's ability to handle multiple file formats and its active maintenance ensure it remains a reliable choice for extraction tasks.

Extracts files and folders from package files, disk images, and archives.

Pros

+ User-friendly graphical interface simplifies extraction processes.
+ Supports multiple file formats, including packages, disk images, and archives.
+ Actively maintained with frequent updates.

Cons

- High price point may be a barrier for some users.
- Open issues suggest potential bugs or feature requests.

ShichiZip ZS

ShichiZip ZS is a modern macOS GUI for 7-Zip, offering strong compression and Swift-based design. It's ideal for users needing a sleek, open-source archiving solution with native macOS integration.

Provides a graphical interface for 7-Zip archiving with Swift technology.

Pros

+ Modern Swift UI
+ Native macOS experience
+ Open-source and LGPL-2.1 licensed
+ Active development
+ Strong compression capabilities

Cons

- No auto-update feature
- Low install count indicating limited adoption

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