The Unarchiver vs Archiver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
The Unarchiver
7.5Unpacks archive files
Archiver
6.0Open archives, compress files, as well as split and combine files
| Metric | The Unarchiver | Archiver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.1K | 13 |
| 90-day Installs | 6.1K | 41 |
| 365-day Installs | 21.1K | 161 |
| Version | 4.3.9,147,1742287964 | 5.0.9 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4 | - |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | - |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | — |
| Language | C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2012 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
The Unarchiver
The Unarchiver is a reliable macOS utility for unpacking various archive files, particularly known for its support of RAR files. It offers a user-friendly interface and handles multiple archive formats effectively, making it ideal for users who frequently work with compressed files.
The Unarchiver extracts archive files, supporting formats like RAR, ZIP, and others.
Pros
- + Reliable and efficient archive extraction
- + Supports a wide range of archive formats
- + User-friendly graphical interface
Cons
- - No recent updates or active development
- - Outdated interface compared to modern apps
Archiver
Archiver is a straightforward macOS app designed for managing files through compression, decompression, and splitting/combining. It offers a user-friendly interface and supports various archive formats, making it a handy tool for users needing efficient file management.
Archiver allows users to open, create, split, and combine archives, as well as compress and decompress files.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface
- + Supports multiple archive formats
- + Efficient file management
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low GitHub community metrics