DirEqual

DirEqual is a handy little app that makes managing your folders a breeze. While Finder does its job for basic tasks, it can struggle when you need to compare two directories. That's where DirEqual steps in to help!

Why Choose DirEqual?

This app is super specialized and lets you see exactly what's different between two folders. It highlights these differences using colors and icons, which is really helpful! Plus, it can mirror synchronize directories so everything stays up to date.

Getting Started with DirEqual

To kick things off, you can either browse to the folders you want to compare or simply drag and drop them into the designated fields. The user interface splits into two panels—one for each folder—making it easy to see what's going on. Just run the comparison tool and you'll spot all the differences right in the main window.

Identifying Differences

DirEqual makes it super simple to figure out if something's missing in either folder or if there are size differences between files or folders. You can even dive deeper by comparing file content for absolute certainty, but just a heads-up: this might slow things down a bit.

Handling Issues Efficiently

If you find any issues after comparing directories, you can handle them manually. Just click the dot next to a file to copy it over to the other folder. If you want more options like Copy As or Delete, hold down Shift (⇧) or Option (⌥) before clicking. Then just hit Execute to get everything done!

Simplifying Synchronization

If you're looking for speed, try running mirror synchronization instead! This feature copies any missing or modified files from one folder over to the other while also cleaning up extra files from your target directory. It'll make sure both folders are identical.

Your Go-To App for Folder Management

Overall, DirEqual shines at what it does and keeps everything intuitive and user-friendly. If you're ever in need of comparing and syncing folders—especially when you'd prefer user input—you really can't go wrong with this app! Check it out here!