MINDLESSMISSY  Looks VERY similar to the Secrets pref pane ...  
(Version 3.4.8)

MINER  In that case the option should be removed, as the Beta probably is extinct in the wild.  
(Version 3.4.6)

STEVEN GOODHEART  Thanks for the addition of the ability to disable Mail.app's option to auto-include names in copied addresses. That's so annoying, and it's great I can now disable it.

I have (and occasionally use) Onyx, TinkerTool System, and Cocktail but I still find that MacPilot is my favorite utility in terms of the interface, number of features, and ease of use. Also, MacPilot seems to be adding features and refinements at a much quicker pace than these others. I"d hate to have to choose between MacPilot and TinkerTool System, though. They are both terrific. Try them both out and see which one you grok better, but for my money, MacPilot is the best of the bunch.  
(Version 3.4.5)

OAK  I just downloaded the latest 11MB MacPilot update. From hitting "Install Update" to actually

using it- 4 minutes 20 seconds. I am still using Tiger 10.4.11, so I would suspect the problem is not with Koingo, but rather with your OS. I have four of their products on my machine, have never experienced problems with any of them, and am about to add a fifth. Koingo Apps are among the best I have found. (No, I do not work for them, nor do I know anyone at that company.)  
(Version 3.4.1)

STEVEN GOODHEART  Wow, this is a great piece of software. Super powerful and a very, very intuitive interface. Even though I own Tinker Tool System, I had to add this to my toolbox. I love how quickly and easily I can make deep system changes and I love how clear and understandable the the built-in help and explanations are. Really top notch -- just bought it!  
(Version 3.3.7)

ZO219  Simply the best. Hands down, the best.  
(Version 3.3.7)

ERIC WOEHLER  Gave up on d/l - after 30minutes only had 2mB of 10mB file. What the ...? Wht such a slow server? Overloaded with 1000s of hits per second?? Please allow registered users who have paid for the app to be able to d/l the current version and use it. Please.   
(Version 3.3.5)

CHAS_M  Love this software, dunno what's up the trolls' butts with their nonsense complaints. Don't like the price, DON'T BUY IT. Simple really. Now sod off.

Anyway, love the software, but I do have one complaint: get a better hosting service, guys. Your website loads slowly, and your downloads are simply ABYSMAL. 11KB/sec?? That's soooo 90s.

This is not a fluke; I've faithfully downloaded updates every time a new one appears, and it's always the same. Other downloaded updates from other companies (for example, today's Rogue Amoeba update) FLY in. It's going to take **15 MINUTES** to download a 11MB file. I'm downloading 10.6.1 as I type this, and the first 11MB came in in under five seconds.

You gotta fix this, or at least cough up some mirrors!  
(Version 3.3.5)

FLASH1296  Remarkably, under OS 10.6 ["Snow Leopard"] this appl' has only a few finctions that fail - and they are mostly under "system"

With the newly updated O.S. already released in some quarters [e.g. on Macs sold in Japan and on some Mac Minis] and the retail release date set for later this week, I am hoping that we will be seeing an updated version of MacPilot.  
(Version 3.3.4)

ICONZ113  people need to stop complaining because they have to pay for the app. It seems all the freeware reviews are 5 stars on this website, and all the proprietary software have bad reviews. Stop bitchin. This app is the best of its kind, the only competitor is secrets and it doesn't have as many features. As for a utility maintenance app there are better alternatives This app combines the 2. Not bad.  
(Version 3.3.2)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  The software, according to our testing, is already Mac OS X 10.6 ready. If you are encountering any problems, please report them via the support form on our web site.

Also, if you have suggestions on how to improve the GUI, by all means, do let us know. With over 900 features (100s more than the nearest competitor), you will find yourself hard pressed to find a better way to present the features.

As for the comment about being a Windows-rooted developer, Koingo Software was Mac-first in 1994, and it has been our primary operating system right through today. Our entire staff are running MacBooks and MacBook Pros, and use Windows under emulation only to test the PC computerparts a select few of our titles have.  
(Version 3.3.2)

STEPHANCORLEY  One could ask him self why he would pay for such software. I mean, there are several free tweak programs and most are even much much better.

MP GUI is just too messy. Many possibilities are a good thing but if there are all punched inside a not user friendly UI it is game over for me.

It is also clear the programmer has roots as a Windows developer.

Not one thing in this GUI is remotely connected to OS X guidelines ! !

It also doesn't work very well under OS X 10.6 (10A411 build). All sort of errors appear.

Seeing most available software today already works 100% on 10.6 it makes you think why this doesn't. Hackie programming comes to mind. For exaqmple Onyx and iTweax works perfect under OS X 10.6

Paying for this ? No way!

Onyx, Tinkertool and iTweax are much much better and FREE !  
(Version 3.3.2)

CHAWYA22  I contacted the developer back in Jan 2009 to confirm that run all cron scripts was actually working correctly or not. At that time, MacPilot ran all three scripts in less than 10 seconds (with a password prompt after each individual script). Cocktail takes roughly 5 minutes, the same amount of time as to manually run all cron scripts from the command line. The developer contacted me and confirmed that MacPilot's speediness was suspicious and they would investigate further. Since that time, I've seen many updates and many new features added but no confirmation that the cron scripts are working as they should. Currently, MacPilot runs all three scripts in well under a minute (with no password confirmation after each script...Thanks). New features are nice, but It would still be nice to know that it's doing the job it claims to do.   
(Version 3.3.2)

CTKMND  Remove unused preferences doesn't work in Leopard... Pity since I can't find any other that does that.

Documentation would be a requirement for me if I were to pay $20 for this. It's getting to big and complicated not to have it.

And finally, what feature works with what system? I.e. what works in Leopard and what does not?  
(Version 3.3)

DROOPYSIGNAL  Where are the new features? Why can't they release documentation like just every other software developer?  
(Version 3.3)

DANA SUTTON  Funny, the Version Tracker blurb says 900 features. I haven't counted the items listed on the developer's Features page, but they don't look like they add up to more than 100 at most.  
(Version 3.2.9)

ROB.H  Works well enough, but when there are free alternatives (like Secrets or Onyx) that do the same thing, then it's difficult to justify the $19.95 price tag.   
(Version 3.2.9)

MAJORMACINTOSH  WTF? This tool isn't free?

The developer is clearly a windows developer. The user interface is ugly like hell and totally not OSX-a-like. A mess really.

There are other free and better options like onyx.  
(Version 3.2.8)

MIBRILANE  Is it me or did like 20 features disappear from the Tools > Disk & Files area with the new version 3.2.3? Where is the button to delete ACLs?  
(Version 3.2.3)

CERNIUK  Neat application, just purchased. Do not like the "can install 5 times" approach.

I rebuild my system frequently and this will ultimately cause me to ditch this software as I will not bother calling them for resolution after my 5th install on my system.

Odd such a little obscure app has such stringent and user-hostile copy protection.   
(Version 3.2.1)

PERSON1229  It's about time Koingo added Sparkle.  
(Version 3.1.9)

IGAUCHO  I think the only thing Mac Pilot is missing is the ability to create cron jobs. Other than that it has about every option you could possibly want.  
(Version 3.1.7)

EASER  I haven't used this. It certainly looks to be very helpful. But what I want is a program that forces the Finder to remember column width settings in Finder windows and to force any new window (with column view) to have a predetermined column with setting. I've seen nothing like this. I use PathFinder because it does allow me to do both (not to mention that it gives me icon and font sizes that I can actually see). Anyone know of any program that does to the Finder what I want? I've certainly tried programs that restore window settings, but not one of them actually restores the column widths to what I had set. They always go immediately to the minimalist default setting.  
(Version 3.1.7)

CHRISTOPHERO  Great application, I had no idea how many features that could be enabled.  
(Version 3.0.9)

ZO219  This utility - and what else does one need, anymore - just keeps getting better and better.

I've stopped using everything else I once bought.

Five stars, says Joe Bob, Check it out!  
(Version 3.0.6)

MATTHEW GREEN  with such a rapid version release i sure wish you'd support sparkle internal updates  
(Version 3.0.4)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  Please note the name change from "Mac Pilot" to "MacPilot" Dragging the new version into your applications folder, as the name differs, will not replace it. You must manually delete the old version.  
(Version 3.0.4)

ALEIXR  good value for the number of cool things you get tinker around with and improve your system!  
(Version 3.0.3)

PROFINITE  One feature claimed to work for Safari DOES NOT work. Try "Use circular progress indicator." Even after relaunching Safari, the progress indicator stays the same as default 'bar.'  
(Version 3.0.3)

DONKEYOTAY  Do existing customers pay the fulls $20 or do we get a reduced price?  
(Version 3.0)

HARV  First time buyers should note, the current version is 3.0.1.

This fixed an issue preventing some first-time buyers from activating online.  
(Version 3.0)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  Mac Pilot is developed by a full-time shareware business and will be updated and supported for many years to come. Revenue (licenses), help promote continued development and ensure a future for a product. Often, freeware applications come and go within a year. Even as I write this, the Secrets web server is not responding.

Beyond the stability of having a title coming from an established business, Mac Pilot offers numerous additional system level tools and functions Secrets does not... but also access to a plethora of additional hidden features as well.  
(Version 3.0)

CBG  New version looks alot like "Secrets".....

Dont really see what's worth $20 either.  
(Version 3.0)

DOUGSTER  I have used MacPilot since its infancy. It's a brilly application. The man behind this software is the Jesus I thought never existed !   
(Version 3.0)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  Onyx has 200+ less features than Mac Pilot, I'd call that pretty good justification :)  
(Version 3.0)

CALL ME YO DADDY  It's rather odd that both MacPilot and Onyx released new versions on the same day. MacPilot is a decent app but doesn't offer enough to justify the cost over using the free and also improved Onyx 1.9.4   
(Version 3.0)

CHAS_M  I was a little nervous that this was going to be a "gotcha" because I bought Mac Pilot as part of a bundle.

But lo and behold, because I was within the time frame I got a free upgraded license.

Well done!  
(Version 3.0)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  Mac Pilot 3 is free for all users purchasing since October 31, 2007, as well as for all buyers of our Utility Package or Software CD. Mac Pilot 2.x will still be supported and updated for an entire year from this date. New releases of 2.x will appear as 2.5.8r2, 2.5.8r2, and so on. To purchase an upgraded code, or to see if you are eligible for a free update please visit the following URL:

http://www.koingosw.com/store-upgrade.php  
(Version 2.5.8)

STORMCHILD  $20 for this? You've got to be kidding.

TinkerTool is freeware and does most of the same stuff.  
(Version 2.5.6)

UNCOY  Annoying and repetitive registration process for trivial programs is exactly why you won't have my $10 today. No thanks. A world of pain for your little utility. Developers like you make Linux look more attractive every day.  
(Version 2.5.6)

DOUGSTER  How can I take advantage of MacUpdate's reduced price for Mac Pilot ? I go to the Mac Pilot website and, once there, there is no 'offer' available.  
(Version 2.5.2)

REVCO  >Retains old license information for license window

Went from 2.5 to 2.5.1 and still had to enter my reg info again.

Regarding the Disable Spotlight Menu function. Does that mean remove the Spotlight icon from the menu bar? If so, it doesn't seem to work.  
(Version 2.5.1)

FOTODIVR  I really HATE - and I use that word very rarely in my life! - your registration process - every phuquen update! WHY????

Your website verification process sucks. I had to ask for anew passcode - went through the process and

firs the new one wold not work and then it told me to request another new one. I did and not only did it not work but it told me that this account had already received a new passcode so this request is denied!

What a load of BS!

You do this because you derive some perverted pleasure? I am not sure but it is such that I do not think I want to update again.

I have not only been a fairly consistent user - I have actually purchased MacPilot for all of my Macs (7) at home and my office!

No more. And I will tell my friends. Enough is Enough!   
(Version 2.5.1)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  Mac Pilot users,

We understand that occasionally, some users experience problems with our online activation system. As of Mac Pilot 2.5, all users, unfortunately, have to re-enter their license details. There is no charge for a code update, and 95% of all codes (including 100% of all VersionTracker codes) should still be valid. If you find your license is not valid any longer, simply login to your account at koingosw.com to obtain the most current one.

Additionally, the latest version of Mac Pilot allows you to register using your Buyer E-Mail and License Code OR Koingo Account login credentials WITHOUT a license code. Furthermore, if your work firewall or router is blocking our activation servers, you can now visit the Manual Activation page on our web site to bypass online activation. Of course, you can still also call one of our live representatives to do this over the phone as well.

To activate manually via our web page, please visit this link:

http://www.koingosw.com/account/activation-manual.php

For any additional comments or questions relating to this latest update, please contact our support team using the regular methods. It is not always possible for us to frequent these boards and answer support questions. Thank you for your understanding.  
(Version 2.5)

LUX  I bought a reg key for this app in Sept 2006. Have just downloaded this latest update v.2.5 to be told I have been running a demo version for 37 days. Subsequently, my reg details are not accepted - they are deemed invalid.   
(Version 2.5)

DJEFIS  Maybe I will go against current. But this software is worth less than the "Titanium Software family" and costs 20 times more. I am not a developer, but I do not take for good what is already presented old to the first impact. Do a decent skin at least.  
(Version 2.4.9)

FOULGER  Pleased to say that the next release (and the next) restored normal operations.  
(Version 2.4.9)

SUPERFLYINGSQUIRREL77  an essential tool for any pro-user. I use it frequently when I'm fixing friend's Macs!  
(Version 2.4.5)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  Tiger support has not been dropped, but we ARE adding new Leopard-only features. The most current versions of Mac Pilot will work on Tiger until Oct 26, 2009.  
(Version 2.4)

CASTLE ROSE  Tiger 10.4.x support deroped? :O

Leopard 10.5.x has been out only less than a week. :P Bad move guys, go away and never come back!  
(Version 2.3.7)

SATYRICA  Show iCal debug menu does not work.

(10.5, MacMini 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM)  
(Version 2.3.7)

O5220803  The perfect 'Swiss Army Knife' for the Mac. Don't run your Mac without Mac Pilot! Now works as advertised.  
(Version 2.3.5)

O5220803  NOTE: Version of 2.3.4 tends to crash on launch. A trouble report has been sent to the developer,  
(Version 2.3.4)

ZAPP BRANNIGAN  What a great little app! Exactly what I was looking for to replace all the other utilities that did one thing or another but not all in one package. And finally, the little tooltips under each possible choice are the icing on the cake. Thank you!  
(Version 2.2.7)

KOINGO SOFTWARE  You can now remove Mac Pilot's modifications WITHOUT having to buy the program once the trial has expired. Also, the reason the application is so large is because there's over 1,000 unique controls in the application, and thousands of lines of code, in addition, it is a universal binary. This, in effect, doubles the application size. Feel free to run XSlimmer on it if you want to cut the size in half.  
(Version 2.2.5)

TOMIS  Well the program wouldn't work unless I paid and registered. I suppose I must have tried out a previous version at some point, so now it thinks my "trial period" is expired. So in order to test it I had to circumvent the registration system. Strike one.

Considering the market for these system configuration apps is pretty saturated, the only way to really stand out is to have a better interface or more features.

The interface is a bit cramped due to the wealth of features it supports, but it's generally quite clear. They definitely get points for having more features than their competitors.

However, there are several competitors to this program which are Free, and the program is a whopping 22MB! The developer would of done better to make the program in xCode or AppleScript Studio instead of REALbasic.

In summary: questionably huge file size, annoying and buggy registration system, competing apps are free and mostly on-par with features.  
(Version 2.2.4)

DREAMKATCHA  I tried this app for one reason alone: to enable the cut and paste options within Finder's context menu.

I was able to cut a selection of files, but when I switched to another folder to paste them found that no such option appears in the context menu. The only way to make the files re-appear in their original location seems to be to select undo from Finder's edit menu.

The files are instantly removed (or at least become invisible) when cut so I suspect if you didn't reverse the operation before powering down you'd lose them for good. Not exactly ideal.

I'll stick with the free and reliable Onyx, thanks.  
(Version 2.2.3)

HOLYPOLY  That developer must be glowing blue-white by now.

Amazing collection of features - kudos!

- "Dymanic" is the comparative form of "dynamic".  
(Version 2.1.4)

LUX  I bought a license key but it doesn't work. When I first entered the key I was warned about pirating the software, now the license key has to be entered every time the app is launched.  
(Version 2.1.1)

FABRO  Nice app, does what advertised and has more features than other similar apps (like Cocktail and Xupport) but it sucks 70% of my dual 2.3GHz G5 CPU while simply sitting in the dock and doing nothing ... when the developer will fix this bug it will be worth its price for me.  
(Version 2.1)

TOMIS  The only major difference I see between this and the multitude of other system settings apps is that this program is written in REALbasic and thusly won't be able to be a Universal Binary for quite a while yet.

That being said, it does as advertised. No better, no worse.  
(Version 2.0.8)

HUEVOX  This is the most comprehensive OS X utility made, in my opinion. I paid for it. However this latest iteration is not Universal Binary.

I have a new MBP, and now use Onyx. I'll switch back once they fix it. It does make a difference on an Intel!  
(Version 2.0.5)

RADDLE  If someone wants to charge for software, they're not being 'greedy', it's simply a decision to ask payment for work they've done. Similarly, if a programmer wants to create another example of a known application, that's also their choice - and it's a good thing some do, otherwise there'd only be one word processor, one web browser, one system utility... in the entire world. Snide comments don't help anyone. What visitors to this site want to know is (a) is it useful or (b) did it crash your system to hell. They can make a decision on payment by themselves.

Bottom line - review the software, not the concept of monies being solicited for goods or services, which is very well established and outside your control.

And no, I have nothing whatsoever to do with this developer, and don't even use their software - though its very decent, as are Onyx and Cocktail. I use TinkerTool System, for which I paid. Silly me!  
(Version 2.0.3)

ELACHOWITZ  It is true there are many other freeware apps on the market which can do what Mac Pilot does... I personally have been using Koingo products for sometime now and am still amazed at their stability / reliability (especially with new Mac OS updates)... Mac Pilot is noting less then a five star app - I say that if you can foot the small cost, give this little app a shot!  
(Version 2.0.3)

MAC NEW USER  Wonderful utility. But I personally prefer Onyx which is free.  
(Version 2.0)

ANONYMOUS  I don't get it,,,, if i were a programmer/author, i would want to create an app that no one else had made. Why design an app that's already been done and charge for it to boot, especially where some of the others are free!?   
(Version 1.1.3)

JIMW  Echoing many other comments, a wise user will survey this area before spending their monies - or perhaps they will decide not to and use one of the many of the complementary utilities, freely contributed by a developer who desires to give back to the Mac community. Good topics to search on include maintenance, OSX Utilities, hidden features, system utilities.   
(Version 1.1.3)

WHITE FIRE  Someone is being greedy by charging for this Application.

Also, it does not _need_ to ask for the Administration password straight away. There are a lot of configurations here that do not need Administration access, as they only effect one's own user. Once inside the application, one is not certain what is system-wide or simply in one's user. Sure, one could probably guess, but the point is one can never be certain.

Otherwise, a nice selection of configurable items, especially the exposé trick.  
(Version 1.1.1)

ANONYMOUS  OnyX 1.3 - 'nuff said. :)  
(Version 1.1.1)

RFU  Nice Interface, tools menu is a little too cluttered with all those buttons.

The app does what it says it will, but most of what this it does can be done manually or with other freeware and for the most part, once set wouldn't have to be changed again.

The developer obviuosly has a good grasp of the use Apple's Developer Tools.

Unfortunately the area of applications of this type has reached overkill.  
(Version 1.1)

ANONYMOUS  waste of money  
(Version 1.1)

ANONYMOUS  Half the things in the list are not "hidden features" in Mac OS X, but are well-documented features of the OS itself and don't even need shareware, OR freeware, to run or enable (except for convenience' sake). They are all covered by freeware already, if you want gui apps to do them for you.  
(Version 1.0.2)

MIKEWELSH  Cute name, same old stuff with a shareware fee attached. Tacky.  
(Version 1.0.2)

ANONYMOUS  I have to agree with the others. Not cool to charge for a product that does the same exact thing more than one other free products do. No compelling reason to buy this.  
(Version 1.0)

WINGMASTER  All the "features" of this soft are available in Onyx... and Onyx is free...  
(Version 1.0)

MAC DADDY  what a joke......the chump that owns this app just nicked all of the code from cocktail or onyx........not only that he wants money for it...... I believe this is what is called a 'leach'

for gods sake don't download this  
(Version 1.0)

TIRELING  Yet another shareware doing the exact same thing as 20 other programs released this month, and asking a fee for it, because who needs Onyx, right ? ;op  
(Version 1.0)