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DS_Store Inspector vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against DS_Store Inspector's closest competitors: identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

DS_Store Inspector
This App
Textastic Code Editor
Nemesis
Git client - Working Copy
Contender
SecurityKit - Developer Tools
Peer
Code Editor - Compiler & IDE
Peer
Scriptable
Peer
Spck Editor
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperSindre SorhusAlexander BlachAnders BorumINNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDRhythm SoftwareSimon B. StøvringZeb Zhao
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper ToolsDeveloper ToolsDeveloper ToolsDeveloper ToolsDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 54.7 / 54.9 / 55.0 / 53.2 / 54.7 / 54.0 / 5
Ratings Count02,4273,6012403,64243
PriceFreeFreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateJan 28, 2026Mar 12, 2016Nov 8, 2014Jan 14, 2021Apr 3, 2022Sep 21, 2018Apr 12, 2020
Last UpdatedFeb 10, 2026Apr 13, 2026Apr 15, 2026Jan 14, 2021Feb 13, 2026Sep 30, 2024Apr 23, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment------positive
Score------78/100
Praises------
  • VS Code-like Experience
  • Git Integration
Complaints------
  • Technical Bugs & Stability
  • Feature Limitations
Requests-------
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Focused metadata-parsing engine provides transparency into hidden Finder settings.
  • Structured table view simplifies complex property list debugging.
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  • Seamless Git workflow (clone/commit/push) on mobile
  • Native AI assistant integration
  • Massive established Android user base
Weaknesses
  • Read-only limitation prevents direct modification of Finder metadata.
  • Zero monetization model limits long-term resource allocation for feature expansion.
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  • Inability to edit external storage files directly
  • Recent stability issues (black screen bugs)
  • Lack of local Node.js/Python runtimes
Pricingfreefreemiumfreemium-freemiumfreefreemium
Momentum-IntenseIntense-ActiveIntense-
Update Cadence-5 versions5 versions-5 versions5 versions-

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