Prowlarr vs MacPacker
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Prowlarr
8.0Indexer manager/proxy for various PVR apps
MacPacker
7.5Archive manager
| Metric | Prowlarr | MacPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 4.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 157 | 5.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.3K | 6.4K |
| Version | 2.5.2.5491 | 1.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.2K | 390 |
| GitHub Forks | 296 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 103 | 7 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 14, 2022 | Oct 17, 2025 |
Reviews
Prowlarr
Prowlarr is a versatile indexer manager and proxy for PVR apps, supporting both torrent trackers and Usenet indexers. It is ideal for media server enthusiasts who need to manage multiple indexing sources efficiently.
Manages and proxies indexers for PVR applications, facilitating media library management.
Pros
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + Supports a wide range of indexers and PVR apps
- + Enhances media library management capabilities
Cons
- - Limited community discussion
- - Some historical bugs, though addressed
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