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DiskWave vs Storage Analyser
Both stand on disk space analyzers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
DiskWave provides a free way to map storage usage on compatible Intel Macs. Its unfinished status and Time Machine counting limitation matter when interpreting scan results.
Visit DiskWave Free plan Android
Storage Analyser combines storage reporting with file operations and optional app analysis on Android. Its free version covers core storage work, while Pro adds installed-app details and rooted devices have additional access options.
Visit Storage AnalyserThe facts
| DiskWave | Storage Analyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Storage Analyser |
| Website | diskwave.barthe.ph | rjhartsoftware.co.uk |
| On disk space analyzers | #76 of 105 | #72 of 105 |
DiskWave: what it does well
- Free to use and redistribute when unmodified
- Scans files, folders, and external drives
- Results stay in memory for navigation
- Can display invisible files
- Identifies directories for possible deletion
What to know first
- Requires Mac OS X 10.6+ and 64-bit Intel
- Time Machine totals may be inaccurate
- Still under development with missing features
- Support is not guaranteed
Storage Analyser: what it does well
- Pie-chart overview of storage use
- Folder-level file and subfolder analysis
- Delete, copy, cut, and move actions
- External storage scanning where permitted
- Pro app-size, data, and cache analysis
What to know first
- Free plan contains ads
- Usage Access is required for app scans
- Some devices have deletion and modification performance issues
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