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DaisyDisk
DaisyDisk 2.1.1
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(25) 4.24

Free up disk space by quickly finding and deleting big, useless files.   Shareware ($9.95)
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DaisyDisk allows you to visualize your disk usage and free up disk space by quickly finding and deleting big unused files.

The program scans your disk and displays its content as a sector diagram where the biggest files and folders at once become obvious. To drill down to a folder, just click on a segment. To bubble up, click in the center. Move the mouse over the diagram and see the name and path of each file, and enclosed files (if any). Hit Space to quickly preview file content, without launching another application. In this way, walk around your disk and drag-and-drop
What's New
Version 2.1.1:
  • The app now speaks French and Italian
  • Tweaked the disk size bar graphics (we really like it this way)
  • Updated (fixed/polished) existing localizations
  • Fixed bug with excessive CPU usage after system resume
  • Proper handling of "nobrowse" volumes (no more strange volumes in the list)
  • Lots of smaller tweaks and fixes
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later







  • GrandPerspecti...
    +11
    Free
    Graphically shows disk usage ...

  • WhatSize
    +10
    Demo $12.99
    Helps find out what files are ...

  • OmniDiskSweepe...
    +9
    Free
    Quickly find/delete big, ...

  • Baseline
    +7
    Shareware $20
    Tells you what files are taking ...

  • DiskWave
    +5
    Free
    Analyze hard drive space ...

  • Disk Inventory...
    +4
    Free
    Disk usage utility.
DaisyDisk User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 2.x:
(25)
Your rating: Now say why...
Overall:
(38)

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+1
Cornelius.a.h commented on 17 Jan 2012
just bought the stand alone version...

I'll try it couple day before write stars...it's have discount price, about $9,9.. cheap enough to buy...
[Version 2.1.1]


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Babyface4life2000 reviewed on 25 Nov 2011
This one is a trail version.It also took a long time to scan a 120 GB Hard drive using 110GB Disk Inventory X is a better program and best is it is free. Plus it makes it super easy to see the larger files.
[Version 2.1.1]

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+3
Daisydisk (developer) replied on 26 Nov 2011
The scanning speed depends on the number of files. (Not on the total size.) Normally, for startup HDDs it takes about 2-5 mins, and 1-2 mins for SSDs. If it takes significantly longer, try to Repair Permissions using the system's Disk Utility, there might be a problem in the file system. Then run DaisyDisk again.

With all due respect, Disk Inventory X is aged. It was last updated in 2005, and its scanning engine is much slower than DaisyDisk's. We've done comparative tests many times, Disk Inventory X is unfortunately one of the slowest. Besides, sometimes Disk Inventory X will crash if the number of files is too large and it runs out of memory. We've done a lot of scanning optimization for DaisyDisk, and its high speed is one of the things our customers mention first in their reviews.

The rectangular "tree-map" presentation in Disk Inventory X has its benefits and downsides, but our own usability tests show that our DaisyDisk's sunburst is more easily readable and navigable, in most cases.

Unlike Disk Inventory X, DaisyDisk is not freeware, but the trial version is fully functional and not limited in time. We ourselves hate to buy software that doesn't allow to test itself thoroughly :).
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+2

Yanokwa reviewed on 12 Sep 2011
i've tried many other space usage applications and daisydisk is the only one that i actively enjoy using. it's a fast and fun way to figure out where the big files on your hard drive are hiding.
[Version 2.0.7.1]


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+5

+43

Kev_26 reviewed on 30 Aug 2011
With an amazing interface and architecture this app is the best way to scan and see exactly what is on your disks.

After the application scan your Hard Drive, it will present it to you on a map interface where you can navigate through and see how your space is distributed on the disk letting you see all the files and folders, including the hidden ones, see their sizes and letting you delete it from the application or show it to you on the Finder.

But with all the nice interface and design, you may say… it's this application really worth it?… YES, it may looks simple but the application is in fact really functional, specially for those who have their hard drive almost full and looking to get free space. With DaisyDisk you can really find out, as they say, the real space wasters and remove them, "Fast and Easy".
If you are looking for the best scanner disk for your Mac ! Well, this is it, I recommend it a 100%.

It works amazing and smoothly.

Good Job !!!
[Version 2.0.7.1]


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-158

Djefis reviewed on 09 Aug 2011
Simply Special, the best App in its field for me.
[Version 2.0.7.1]


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+2

+18

Falstaffa reviewed on 09 Jul 2011
DaisyDisk is an excellent utility application, recently I had run a disk testing/rebuilding utility that took almost two full days to complete its work, in the process of such work it gobbled up more than 22 GB off my boot disk which it used for logging its work but did not place its log file in any of the usual locations where logs are stored on Macs by applications, Spotlight couldn't find it, TechTool Pro failed to find it, the same was the case for Cocktail and TinkerTool System, I remembered that I had picked up DaisyDisk via a bundle promo when it debuted, I ran it and... voilá, it found the log file in less than a couple of minutes, showed its location on the Finder and the rest is history, I was able to recover the 22+ GB that I needed. I highly recommend DaisyDisk.
[Version 2.0.7.1]


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+3

+77
Aeschylus commented on 24 Jun 2011
It is very upsetting to be offered the "upgrade price" of $9.99 and to learn that this is the same price being charged to new users on the App Store.

Although I have liked this program, my feeling is that when user loyalty is not rewarded and a deceptive "upgrade price" is posted, I can no longer trust the developer and will either use the older version or stop using the product if the older version doesn't work.

I'm willing to pay an upgrade price, but don't feel comfortable being tricked.
[Version 2.0.7.1]

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+19
Tbrizitsky replied on 02 Jul 2011
I understand your concern, however there're are a few things to take into account: we've decided to use a more flexible price model on the App Store version and right now there're an ongoing sale, the regular price remains the same $20…

We're thinking about separating App Store and standalone version even further by clearly marking the one we have on our site as "pro". This makes sense as it already offers some advanced features (scan as administrator, hidden disk space detector) that cannot appear in the App Store version. If this happens, all existing DaisyDisk 2 users will be automatically migrated to "pro" version, but from a certain point we'll stop free migration from the App Store version to standalone.

Whatever decision we make, it will be clearly explained in our blog/twitter.
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+2

+249
Drdul replied on 07 Jul 2011
My reaction was the same. $10 to upgrade does not look like any kind of a deal when the App Store version is going for the same price, and offers basically the same feature set. I am holding off on upgrading until I see what "pro" features the non-App Store version might offer.
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Daisydisk replied on 13 Jul 2011
@Drdul, you can now either upgrade to DaisyDisk 2.0 stand-alone, or buy 2.0 in the MAS, both ways it will cost you only $10, why aren't you happy? :) In fact, when the MAS was first launched, we were avalanched by people who were willing to upgrade their existing 1.0 licenses to the MAS, without paying the full price again, and this 50% MAS sale is a kind of migration program for them. There is no other technical way in the MAS to give a discount to only a selected subset of customers, so we opened it for all people, for a limited time.
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Jordanwags reviewed on 03 Jun 2011
The thing that is so great about DaisyDisk compared to other programs like it is that it separates everything a lot better then the other programs. It tells you exactly how much space you have left on your drive and on top of it, it tells you how much space you are using in every single folder of your Hard drive; including smaller objects, like your trash and developer folder. I highly recommend this to anyone!
[Version 2.0.6]


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+1

+29
Ward commented on 30 Mar 2011
The MacUpdate description (above) says "Final release of DaisyDisk 2, the stand-alone edition." I assume that means the future is the Mac App Store and 10.6 or better.

Will there be an upgrade path from 2.0.6 other than paying full price for the next release?
[Version 2.0.6]

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Tbrizitsky replied on 31 Mar 2011
We don't push anyone towards the App Store. Neither we're going to make DaisyDisk available in MAS exclusively. We've made a decision to support two versions and we will support these as long as possible. In other words: relax, once you have 2.0.6, 2.07, 2.1 etc will be freely available.
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+337

Anon-Bud reviewed on 28 Feb 2011
I'm changing my earlier reviews to "this stinks"!

The app is great. The developer is not. I purchased version 1 through a Maczot special in January 2010. The developer does not give free upgrades to those who purchased through MacZot or MacHeist. So essentially, the 50% off special is not special at all in that we have to shell out $9.99 for the upgrade to version 2.

I refuse to do business with deceitful companies like this.
[Version 2.0.6]

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Anon-Bud replied on 28 Feb 2011
BTW- version 2 is a free upgrade for those who did not purchase version 1 through MacZot or MacHeist.
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Tbrizitsky replied on 28 Feb 2011
Hi, Paul.

As originally stated in http://www.daisydiskapp.com/blog/2010/09/01/one-daisy-two-daisies%E2%80%A6/ DaisyDisk 2 is a paid upgrade for most users, except for ones who get it after September 1, 2010 or before October 15, 2009. The upgrade terms haven't changed since then.

Your license has been issued in January, 19, 2010 and allows you to get a discounted upgrade, the same one as for many other users worldwide.

You have contacted the developer, got a more than adequate and polite answer (in 30 minutes, btw) to all your questions and now accuse us for not giving you away something for free.

You've bought the application on MacZot with 50% discount and now keep nagging for the free upgrade "just because". This won't work, sorry.

As Bob Dylan said "Just because you like my stuff doesn't mean I owe you something".

Good luck.
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Anon-Bud replied on 28 Feb 2011
In fact I have not "nagged " you for anything free. In none of my emails to you did I ask for a free upgrade. I was merely stating that I think your policy is deceitful. That is all. I'd be glad to post all our correspondence here, but I think we've hashed over this more than enough.

This is all really very sad as Daisy Disk is a good product. I just don't like the way you do business.
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+9
Daisydisk replied on 28 Feb 2011
The MacHeist or MacZOT customers are not treated unequally compared to the rest of customers. The price of the upgrade is determined only by the date of the purchase.

We gave free 2.0 upgrades to thank the early adopters of DaisyDisk (first 6 months after launch), and also we promised free upgrades shortly before the 2.0 release, which is a common practice. (though this "shortly" turned out somewhat longer than we expected :)
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Corpsecorps replied on 06 Mar 2011
The fact that those buying long enough ago do not get free upgrades forever is a ridiculous reason to slash the app from 5 to 1/2 star.

Additionally, countering that is the fact that "early adopters" get a FREE upgrade! 8^D
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Themacmarketer replied on 07 Mar 2011
I recently fired up my copy of DaisyDisk (after long disuse) and got an upgrade offer. I'm in the same boat as Anon Bud and though the developer is entitled to set his prices, I must admit my initial reaction was irritation. Perhaps if it was an offer to download and try V2 first my reaction should have been different.
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Jimmysmits replied on 08 Mar 2011
Dude, did you really quote Dylan? Yeesh.
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Xplicit replied on 31 Mar 2011
@Anal Plug
Can't understand your complaints at all. New customers pay full price, grace period for recent buyers of v1, general discount of 50% for owners of a v1 licence. How's that any different from any other caring developer? What's your f..king problem man?
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+7

Emrys0821 rated on 25 Nov 2011

[Version 2.1.1]




Andrei Bosco rated on 07 Sep 2011

[Version 2.0.7.1]



+37

Twisted rated on 03 Sep 2011

[Version 2.0.7.1]



-35

Id_Ego_SuperEgo rated on 09 Aug 2011

[Version 2.0.7.1]




Dlackovic rated on 21 Jun 2011

[Version 2.0.7]



+3

nihonpeter rated on 14 Jun 2011

[Version 2.0.6]



+1

Tomford rated on 26 Apr 2011

[Version 2.0.6]



+30

Myka rated on 08 Mar 2011

[Version 2.0.6]



+7

Davidusmusicus rated on 18 Jan 2011

[Version 2.0.5]



+7

Emrys0821 rated on 17 Jan 2011

[Version 2.0.5]


Downloads:30,812
Version Downloads:2,369
Type:Utilities : File Management
License:Shareware
Date:25 Nov 2011
Platform:Intel
Price: $9.95
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DaisyDisk allows you to visualize your disk usage and free up disk space by quickly finding and deleting big unused files.

The program scans your disk and displays its content as a sector diagram where the biggest files and folders at once become obvious. To drill down to a folder, just click on a segment. To bubble up, click in the center. Move the mouse over the diagram and see the name and path of each file, and enclosed files (if any). Hit Space to quickly preview file content, without launching another application. In this way, walk around your disk and drag-and-drop all unneeded files into the "collector". Expand the collector to check its contents. When done, clean it up with a single click.
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