File managers (116 programs)

Pros: Maps disk space with a variety of visuals. Customizable clean up methods. Files can be trashed or permanently deleted. Can save and load scanning sessions.

Cons: Scanning can take a long time. Remnants of files may be retrievable. Possibility of deleting essential files. Lacks some advanced features.

Pros: Change the timestamp on image files easily. Batch file editing. Simple to use interface. Remove invisible files.

Cons: Can corrupt file attributes, although rare. No ability to progressively edit time of multiple files. No regular maintenance. Could do with more functions for advanced users.

Pros: Create a new file from anywhere on your Mac. Very simple and easy to use. Doesn't require any advanced computer skills. Built in file templates to choose from.

Cons: Application doesn't allow the creation of new templates. Limited OS support. Requires 64-bit architecture. Relies on third-party applications.

Pros: Allows for simultaneous renaming of multiple files. Variety of naming options, including number sequencing. Allows users to edit existing filenames. Automatic clash prevention.

Cons: No ability to rename folders. User interface appears complicated. Advanced options can be difficult to set-up. Only supports certain operating systems.

Pros: Quick search function.. Simple user interface.. Application can be used by people with basic computing skills.. Works well on older PC’s..

Cons: Application can cause system hangs/crashes from time to time.. Application has not been updated recently.. Search function requires a little refinement.. No advanced features..

Pros: Restore data in all instances. Easily recover files in simple steps. Support most common file formats. Retrieve more than a thousand of file types.

Cons: No option to scan individual folders for data recovery. Restoring over 3GB files will be difficult.

Pros: Simple to use. Vibrant and beautiful icons. More than 1500 icons. Free app.

Cons: Customization options not robust enough. Custom or own designs cannot be used. App crashes every now and then. May not work well with older versions of Mac OS.

Pros: Only 1.6 megabytes of memory is needed.. Most processes are performed extremely quickly.. The interface is simple to utilize.. Users will be informed of how much space as been cleared..

Cons: Files in use will not be cleared.. Certain free applications can perform the same actions.. Not designed for mobile devices.. Does not include a defragmentation option (often included in other bundles).

Pros: Simple to install and use. Keeps desktop well organized. Pin window wherever you like. Requires minimal system resources.

Cons: Can be slow at times. No ability to automatically set up folders. Interface appears a little dated. Application could do with more regular updates.

Pros: Saves you having to manually clear your hard drives. Can help you find duplicate files and remove them. Free up some of your wasted RAM. Can schedule automatic system cleanups.

Cons: May delete driver files that you actually need. Only frees up your RAM temporarily. All the functions are already available on the Mac. “Old files” function is redundant because old files are useful.

Pros: Does exactly what it claims. Streamlined and intuitive interface. Different compression levels offered. Option to choose file sizes when splitting files.

Cons: Doesn’t remember old settings. 64-bit processors only. No free trial. May not work equally well with all file formats.

Pros: Easy and quick file transfers. Can preview files. View and edit photos. Can play music.

Cons: Transfer does not continue automatically when interrupted. YouTube videos cannot be directly mirrored to PC. Remote access of all phone features through PC is not allowed. No longer supports file transfer from memory cards.

Pros: Easily organize files and folders. Set up rules for automatic folder creation. Find documents faster. Uses very little system resources.

Cons: Can be complicated to configure. Advanced interface takes some time to get used to. Can create duplicate files. Limited OS support.