Suspicious Package vs BlockBlock
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Suspicious Package
8.0Application for inspecting installer packages
BlockBlock
8.0Monitors common persistence locations
| Metric | Suspicious Package | BlockBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 258 | 282 |
| 90-day Installs | 936 | 880 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.8K | 2.2K |
| Version | 4.6.1,1311.3 | 2.4.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 765 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 47 |
| Open Issues | — | 44 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Reviews
Suspicious Package
Suspicious Package is a macOS application designed to inspect installer packages, providing insights into their contents and potential impact on your system. It's particularly useful for developers, security-conscious users, and IT professionals who need to verify the safety of software installations.
Suspicious Package inspects macOS installer packages to reveal their contents, modifications, and permissions.
Pros
- + Essential for ensuring transparency and security in software installations
- + User-friendly interface for inspecting package details
- + Long-standing tool with a proven track record
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion outside of Hacker News
BlockBlock
BlockBlock uniquely monitors macOS persistence locations to alert users of unauthorized changes, offering a security layer for those concerned about unwanted background processes and login items.
Monitors common persistence locations on macOS to alert users when apps attempt to add persistent components.
Pros
- + Provides alerts on persistent component additions.
- + Monitors login and background items effectively.
- + Open-source with active development and community support.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Historical issues, though resolved, suggest potential for future bugs.