Resources & Tools

We’ve been building Mac utilities since 2011. Along the way, we’ve developed tools and methodologies that help us — and now you — make better decisions about Mac software.

Duplicate file finders

3 resources
For Users

Evaluation Calculator

Score any duplicate finder app against 53 objective criteria. Interactive and free to use.

For Reviewers & Journalists

Evaluation Methodology

Transparent framework with 53 criteria across safety, accuracy, and usability.

  • Step-by-step testing procedures
  • Downloadable PDF
  • CC BY 4.0 license
For Developers & QA

Test Datasets

Standardized test files with edge cases: APFS clones, symlinks, resource forks, and more.

Disk space analyzers

3 resources
For Users

Evaluation Calculator

Score any disk space analyzer app against 54 objective criteria. Interactive and free to use.

For Reviewers & Journalists

Evaluation Methodology

Transparent framework with 54 criteria across accuracy, coverage, and usability.

  • Test dataset creation scripts
  • Downloadable PDF
  • CC BY 4.0 license
For Developers & QA

Test Datasets

4 standardized datasets with APFS edge cases: clones, hard links, sparse files, and external volumes.

Uninstallers

3 resources
For Users

Evaluation Calculator

Score any uninstaller app against 48 objective criteria. Interactive and free to use.

For Reviewers & Journalists

Evaluation Methodology

Transparent framework with 48 criteria across safety, precision, and usability.

  • Step-by-step testing procedures
  • Downloadable PDF
  • CC BY 4.0 license
For Developers & QA

Test Apps & Traps

9 application classes with trap scenarios: shared folders, fake leftovers, PKG receipts, and VPN profiles.

Why We Share This

We believe transparency builds trust. By publishing our evaluation criteria transparently, we invite scrutiny of our own products — and raise the bar for the entire category.

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