CompareMerge

CompareMerge is a super handy app for macOS that helps you check out the differences between two folders or text files. If you find anything that needs fixing, you can easily merge those differences too!

What Makes CompareMerge Special?

This app looks and works a lot like Apple's built-in tool, FileMerge, but it has some cool features that make it stand out. For one, it can compare folders, which FileMerge doesn’t do. Plus, you can merge any changes right from the comparison.

User-Friendly Comparison

If you've used FileMerge before, you'll feel right at home with CompareMerge. It puts your files side by side in one window and highlights all the differences with different colors, so it's easy to spot what changed.

Merging Made Easy

The merging feature is a real time-saver! You can quickly add updates from either side of the comparison to the other file with just one click of your mouse.

Edit Directly Within the App

When you're looking at text files, CompareMerge gives you an inline editor. This means you can add content directly into any of the files while comparing them—no need to switch back and forth!

Folder Comparisons Simplified

Another great feature is comparing entire folders. It shows all the differences between two selected folders at a glance. CompareMerge lists all the files from both folders and labels them as “Left only,” “Right only,” “Files are identical,” or “Files are different.” This way, you know exactly what's what!

Analyze Sub-Folders Too!

If your folders have sub-folders and you'd like to compare those too, no worries! CompareMerge lets you include them in your comparison so you can see everything across all levels of folders in one go.

Final Thoughts

In summary, while CompareMerge shares some features with Apple’s FileMerge app, it adds enough extra tools to make it worth its price on the Mac App Store. So if you're looking for a reliable way to compare and merge files or folders on your Mac, give CompareMerge a try!