QLPrettyPatch vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLPrettyPatch
6.0Quick Look plugin to view patch files
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | QLPrettyPatch | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 25 | 128 |
| 90-day Installs | 100 | 251 |
| 365-day Installs | 602 | 625 |
| Version | 1.0 | 2.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 91 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | - |
| Open Issues | 1 | - |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | — |
| Language | C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 7, 2013 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
QLPrettyPatch
QLPrettyPatch is a Quick Look plugin that enhances the viewing of patch files, making it easier for developers to review diffs directly within macOS. It offers a clean and intuitive interface, benefiting anyone working with code changes.
QLPrettyPatch allows users to preview patch files using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under BSD-2-Clause license
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS Quick Look
- + Specifically designed for viewing patch files, a niche but valuable use case
Cons
- - No auto-updates, with the last update in 2016, potentially causing compatibility issues
- - Niche appeal limits the user base and community support
Folder Preview Pro
Folder Preview Pro enhances macOS by enabling Quick Look previews for folders, displaying contents with actions and thumbnails. Ideal for users managing files frequently, it offers a seamless way to preview and interact with folders directly from Finder.
Enables Quick Look previews for folders, showing contents with actions and thumbnails.
Pros
- + Quick folder preview functionality
- + Actions and thumbnails for enhanced interaction
- + Auto-update feature for seamless updates
- + One-time purchase model with lifetime updates
Cons
- - Limited GitHub activity and transparency
- - Unknown license and development language