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unpkg vs UninstallPKG

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

unpkg

7.0
Utilities

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

UninstallPKG

4.5
Utilities

PKG software package uninstall tool

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

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