File managers (152 programs)
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: Finder integration maps cloud storage into a local folder. Selective sync prevents unwanted local disk usage. Built-in screenshot tool uploads images and creates shareable links. Cross-platform sync across desktop and mobile devices.
Cons: Password-protected link expiry is restricted to premium tiers. Primary data centers located in Russia may affect data residency. Apple Silicon support can run via Rosetta 2 if no native build.
Pros: Simplifies management of files.. Can be used for complicated renaming/naming tasks.. Allows users to create templates for regular tasks.. The application keeps detailed records of file operations..
Cons: Initial application set-up process can be complicated.. User interface can be intimidating at first.. Application is resource intensive when in operation.. Limited applications/niche application.
Pros: Shows total size of files. Can be set to always on top. Menubar notification shows number of files. Works with any app.
Cons: Doesn't support dragging webpages. Long filenames are truncated. No visual customisation options. No option to filter what files can be dragged.
Pros: Changes file information such as file dates. Simultaneously alter the date of folders and sub-folders. Even alter hidden files and files in packages. Reset image dates to when they were photographed.
Cons: Getting it to load and/or work can be difficult. A manual or troubleshooting PDF would be helpful. Very simple and doesn't allow batch alterations. Will occasionally close automatically without reason or error messages.
Pros: The customization options are very cleverly chosen. Filter selections with things such as file size. Scans as quickly as your device’s file-search function. Quickly group your images for a personal inspection.
Cons: Cannot discriminate between slightly out of focus images. Ideal for finding images, but not for auto-deleting images. The “HDD Space Saved” function is an unneeded gimmick. Needs a larger high-definition viewer for professional photographs.
Pros: Very easy to pick up and use. Automator and custom list support. Helps with absent-mindedness. Good technical support.
Cons: Doesn't quite blend in with Aqua. Learning curve for automation. Poorly-done automation causes bugs. Doesn't open files itself cleanly.
Pros: Clever solution. Easy to use. Top 20 best images feature.
Cons: Free version is limited to top 15 images by category.
Pros: Lighter size than the official app. Supports syncing multiple Google accounts at the same time. Handles external volume remounting and path changes.
Cons: Initial setup requires a terminal-based authorization flow. Requires macOS 14.0 or later to run properly.
Pros: Quick and complete cleaning. Can handle GBs of junk files. Accurate reporting. Two-click functionality.
Cons: No option to save scan results. Cleared files cannot be recovered later. Not frequently updated. Needs a system with a 64-bit architecture.