File managers (60 programs)
- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: File compression at a button click. Colourful UI. Quick look support. Five treemap color schemes.CONS: Deleting things. Does only one thing; not multi-functional. Developer support could be better. Requires a 64-bit computer.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Can find hidden files that spotlight won't pick up. Supports all common operations such as Copy, Paste and Remove to Trash. Improves search precision by matching and combining terms. Lets you 'quick look' at files to check if it's the one you want.CONS: Too slow to be consistently reliable. Only available in English. Worth getting only if you need to find specific hidden files. Very bland interface, unappealing to non-professionals.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Easy to use. Fast scanning algorithm. Visual chart. Clean and clear interface.CONS: No scanning progress bar. Doesn’t scale to 4k monitors. Doesn’t support folder-specific searches. Needs a 64-bit system architecture.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: One-click functionality. Saves time and repute. Ensures zero loss of files. Configurable.CONS: May not work as advertised at times. Restoring the archived files is not always seamless. No real feature to move specific file types. Not updated regularly enough.
Disk Cleaner Suite - 5 Optimization Apps
- Paid
Bespoke Software Application to Reclaim Hard Drive Space
- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Can remove applications with no uninstall program. Permanent file deletion is offered. Only 1.2 megabytes of memory is needed. Provides customized scanning options.CONS: Some have stated that system-sensitive files can be deleted. Cannot defeat ransomware issues. No cloud-based file storage. Will not remove add-ons associated with the Internet Explorer browser.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Slick interface. Finds duplicate files. Multiple automation options. Matches Mac OS's interface.CONS: Works slowly. Poor deletion features. Doesn't show full file paths. Small font size.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Simple. Effective. Intuitive interface. 'Ignore' option for system files.CONS: Slow on networked systems. Can't delete files in-app. Slightly jerky animations. Plain-looking interface.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Allows dlna enabled devices to access media. Turns your Mac into a media server. Easy to use. User-friendly interface.CONS: Limited OS support. Can not be used in conjunction with other media sharing apps. Firewalls can block application. Doesn't work well on WiFi only networks.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Groups together files to help you check them more easily. Gives you a quick way to search for duplicates. Search by file types and by name. Clear browser data if you wish.CONS: The cleaning features are very poorly optimized. Happily deletes your game saves without warning. Claims to be a computer cleaner when it is not. Has unrestricted access to your encrypted and unencrypted files.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: An easy-to-use graphical interface. Problematic areas and files can be found within a short period of time. Hidden files can be displayed. Only 2.2 megabytes of memory is needed.CONS: Will not detect for viruses. 32-bit processors may encounter problems. May be too simplistic for some. Built-in (native) hardware will offer many of the same functions.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: Free up hard drive space. Improve system performance. Review potentially important files before cleaning. Works on external storage devices.CONS: Sometimes misjudges files. Can be confused by multiple versions of same app. Cleaning not as comprehensive on external storage. Only supports OS X Yosemite and above.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
PROS: May help you discover unwanted apps you forgot you had. A nice alternative to using your operating system's uninstaller. Very simple function that makes it easy to use. Shows how much space you have left on your device.CONS: Apps appear in a random order. Cannot delete system files or operating system apps. May leave file fragments after deleting apps. Cannot remove maliciously-added bloatware.- License
- Paid Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
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.
