unpkg vs Pearcleaner

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

unpkg

7.0

Utilities

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

Pearcleaner

8.0

Utilities

Utility to uninstall apps and remove leftover files from old/uninstalled apps

Metric	unpkg	Pearcleaner
Category	Utilities	Utilities
AI Score	7.0	8.0
30-day Installs	17	4.4K
90-day Installs	67	10.7K
365-day Installs	238	40.1K
Version	5.0	5.4.3
Auto-updates	No	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	143	11.7K
GitHub Forks	19	279
Open Issues	2	43
License	GPL-2.0	NOASSERTION
Language	Swift	Swift
Last GitHub Commit	4mo ago	3mo ago
First Seen	Aug 9, 2023	Aug 3, 2024

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.

Pearcleaner

Pearcleaner is a free, source-available macOS utility that helps users uninstall apps and remove leftover files. It's unique for its transparency, fair-code licensing, and integration with Homebrew, making it ideal for users seeking a reliable app cleaner.

Uninstalls apps and removes leftover files.

Pros

+ Free and open-source
+ Integrates with Homebrew
+ Active community support

Cons

- Unclear license terms
- Some user-reported issues

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