StringsFile QuickLook plugin vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
StringsFile QuickLook plugin
6.0Quick Look plugin to preview .strings files
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | StringsFile QuickLook plugin | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 128 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 251 |
| 365-day Installs | 158 | 625 |
| Version | 1.0 | 2.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | — | - |
| Open Issues | — | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 18, 2014 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
StringsFile QuickLook plugin
StringsFile QuickLook plugin allows developers to preview .strings files directly in macOS's Quick Look feature. It's a lightweight tool designed to save time for those working with localization files. Developers who frequently work with .strings files will find this plugin particularly useful.
Enables Quick Look preview of .strings files on macOS.
Pros
- + Quickly previews .strings files without opening them
- + Essential tool for developers working on localization
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support or discussion
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