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UninstallPKG vs unpkg

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

UninstallPKG

4.5
Utilities

PKG software package uninstall tool

unpkg

7.0
Utilities

Unarchiver for .pkg and .mpkg that unpacks all the files in a package

Metric UninstallPKG unpkg
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 4.5 7.0
30-day Installs 90 17
90-day Installs 293 67
365-day Installs 1.6K 238
Version 1.2.2 5.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars - 143
GitHub Forks - 19
Open Issues - 2
License GPL-2.0
Language Python Swift
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Dec 3, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

UninstallPKG

UninstallPKG is a macOS tool designed specifically for removing .pkg software packages. It offers a straightforward method to uninstall such packages, making it ideal for users needing precise control over software removal.

UninstallPKG removes .pkg packages by eliminating associated files and receipts.

Pros

  • + Simple and focused on .pkg files
  • + Free to use
  • + Works across macOS versions

Cons

  • - No auto-updates; may not support newer macOS versions
  • - No community support or contributions

unpkg

Unpkg is a macOS app designed to unpack .pkg and .mpkg files, making it easier to inspect and extract their contents. It's particularly useful for developers and macOS users who need to analyze or recover files from macOS package archives.

Unpkg extracts and displays the contents of .pkg and .mpkg files, allowing users to view and export individual files within the package.

Pros

  • + Purpose-built for unpacking macOS package files, providing a specialized tool for developers and power users.
  • + Open-source with a GPL-2.0 license, fostering transparency and community contributions.
  • + Developed in Swift, ensuring compatibility with modern macOS systems.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Some past compatibility issues with newer macOS versions, though these have been addressed.