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WhatSize allows you to quickly measure the size in bytes of a given folder and all subfolders and files within it. You would be surprised at how many useless files might be laying around on your hard disks. The files and folders are automatically sorted by size, with the biggest sizes first. WhatSize helps find out what files are taking up all of that space. Then it makes it really easy to remove or move those files. You'd be surprised how many useless files are lying around on your Mac's hard disk.

While the app is measuring a folder the user can browse the files within that folder and immediately see the size in bytes. Hidden files, cache files, directories will all show up with their corresponding size. This application is similar to the ancient NeXTSTEP, DarkForest.

Once the measuring of a folder has ended the user can also view the information by filtering for particular file sizes or types. The user can also move unwanted files and folder in the corresponding Trash bin similar to the Finder's Delete button.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 4.8.2:
  • Minor bug fixes related to Snow Leopard.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:Clyde Deda
Downloads:111,119
  - Version d/l:3,025
Utilities:File Management
License:Demo
Date:20 Oct 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$12.99
RATING
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Oct 14 2009

ICONZ113  this is the best app for this function right? even though im reading some you you guys have issues but is there an app better then this by itself? I ask because I cant decide which to get  
(Version 4.8.1)

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Oct 20 2009

ROBOTANK  The other apps mentioned in the last couple posts do basically the same thing as WhatSize. I used WhatSize for a while, and it always worked fine. I'm currently using OmniDiskSweeper, which works just as well and is free. You should just try out the various apps and see which one works best for you.  
(Version 4.8.2)

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Sep 27 2009
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NICOLASD  With Grand Perspective and Omni Disk Sweeper both free and excellent products, there's absolutely no point in paying for this program that once was free itself.

I'd say pass WhatSize up and check out the great free alternatives first.  
(Version 4.8.1)

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Sep 10 2009
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APPLEHC  Do not expect the developer to fix it without asking for an upgrade fee again :) I siwtched to Baseline and OmniDiskSweeper. Both good products!  
(Version 4.8.1)

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Aug 29 2009

ERIC WOEHLER  confirming flaky/unpredictable behaviour under 10.6. suggest you dont use it until developer releases update for SL.  
(Version 4.8)

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Aug 28 2009

JP2110  Erratic behavior under Snow Leopard :(  
(Version 4.8)

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Aug 11 2009

DON MORRIS  Adequate interface, but the sunburst (pie chart) view seems almost an afterthought; it's quite cluttered, particularly compared to DaisyDisk. I do like the source list, and the options available in the contextual menus. Price is right, too.  
(Version 4.7)

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Jun 4 2009
*****

GMANDLER  Great product! Love it as I was down to 2G on my Macbook after installing Leopard....in about 10 minutes I found 10G of fat that I no longer needed. I had tried to find these big files in Finder, but WhatSize made it so simple.

Love that I can click on a folder and it opens it in Finder for easy delete and trash removal.

Well worth the $13!

As for the ratings below I gave the Stability a 4 - but it may well deserve a 5.  
(Version 4.6)

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Sep 10 2009

APPLEHC  Hey developer, faking reviews again? This is the most ridiculous dev on the whole Mac market. After I had a dispute about the included eSellerate engine not working he blacklisted my serial. Great guy!  
(Version 4.8.1)

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May 17 2009
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ISTRA  Just used it for some minutes.

Looks very neat and works intuitively here.

• Though, I'm missing a "back" (& forward) arrow... well, maybe some more Finder integration.

• in the PieChart view, rather often, the info-beams just clutter. It would be fine to be able to move them around with the mouse, for improving readability. Also, a context menu would be great. Now it's pure graphical.

Thanks  
(Version 4.6)

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May 15 2009
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APPLEHC  Well, funny little story:

WhatSize had some issues with the eSellerate engine they were using. I spent quite a lot of time trying to fix this. The developer could not help so he gave me a refund. Nice - I thought..

Well, today he sent me an eMail that I should update immediately - he may have fixed the problems with the eSellerate engine.

Guess what: He just blacklisted my old serial. By testing the new version i got a nice little dialog telling me my serial was blacklisted. Thanks for the genereous help!

You have to decide if you invest your money into this software.

It is the first time after having bought 200 shareware applications that I completely disagree with a developer about how customers should be treated. I would have bought my licence back if the problem would have been solved properly. But finding myself on a "serial number black list", sorry. Not to mention the update politics..  
(Version 4.6)

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Apr 25 2009

KDEDA  If you have a serial number question or a comment please send an email to whatsize@id-design.com

The developer.  
(Version 4.5.2)

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Jun 16 2009

APPLEHC  Do it and get your serial banned :)  
(Version 4.6)

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