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unpkg vs FreeMacSoft AppCleaner

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

unpkg

7.0
Utilities

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

FreeMacSoft AppCleaner

8.0
Utilities

Application uninstaller

Metric unpkg FreeMacSoft AppCleaner
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 17 4.6K
90-day Installs 67 13.4K
365-day Installs 238 43.9K
Version 5.0 3.6.8
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 143
GitHub Forks 19
Open Issues 2
License GPL-2.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Nov 8, 2013

Reviews

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.

FreeMacSoft AppCleaner

AppCleaner is a macOS application uninstaller that removes unwanted apps and their associated files, offering a clean and organized system experience. It's particularly useful for users who need a thorough cleanup process beyond standard uninstallation.

AppCleaner uninstalls macOS applications and removes leftover files and system references.

Pros

  • + Efficiently removes unwanted applications and associated files
  • + User-friendly interface with a clean design
  • + Regular updates ensure compatibility with newer macOS versions

Cons

  • - No free version available
  • - Limited customization options