Distribution status
The public DMG was downloaded, mounted, and checked against its bundle metadata. It is Similiter 1.1, build 11, with bundle ID com.theusualnext.FrameSweep. The file is 11.6 MB (11,603,616 bytes) and its SHA-256 is published below.
- Published version: 1.1.
- Published build: 11.
- Direct download: https://www.theusualnext.com/downloads/apps/similiter/Similiter-1.1.dmg.
- SHA-256: 712d827ca47db2acaef9db2301d7a5186c4275921be9c80b5a69ade64d302d00.
Before requesting support
For scan problems, confirm that the drive is mounted, folder authorization remains valid, and the file can be read to the end. If a file changes after scanning, Similiter blocks the move and requires a new scan. For a false positive, keep both files and attach only non-sensitive metadata or screenshots.
- macOS version and Mac model.
- Volume type: internal, external SSD, NAS, or other.
- Format, codec, and duration of affected videos.
- Displayed message and stage: scan, review, or Trash.
Updating Similiter
Starting with 1.1, Similiter checks for updates every 24 hours while the app is open. Change automatic checking and downloads in Settings → General, or use Check for Updates in the Similiter menu. Packages are verified before installation, which takes place on quit once active work has finished.
- To upgrade from 1.0.5 to 1.1, download the new DMG and replace the app in Applications: 1.0.5 does not include Sparkle.
- Keep the app in Applications and finish scans and moves before replacing it manually.
- If a check fails, check your connection and the message in Settings → General.
Checking new videos in the background
Enable monitoring in settings and choose included or excluded folders. The service continues with the interface closed; pausing postpones analysis. Confirmed duplicates can trigger macOS notifications when permitted. Clicking opens saved results for review; monitoring never moves files automatically.
- Previously scanned folders are included automatically unless explicitly excluded.
- Results remain available in Added Files Review even without notifications.
- A drive must be mounted and readable; incomplete checks resume when it becomes available.
- Use Disable Monitoring to stop the service. Quitting the interface does not disable it.
Moving duplicates on a NAS or into a collection
Use Move to Folder to collect selected copies while preserving their original path structure. When macOS Trash is unavailable, an existing writable Synology #recycle folder may also be offered. The report shows completed moves, remaining files and receipts for manual recovery.
- Unselected files and original folders remain in place; at least one verified copy must remain per group.
- To reclaim space, delete the collection or empty the NAS Recycle Bin after review.
- Use the receipt’s original paths to recover a collection; integration with DSM’s Restore action is not guaranteed.
- After a partial failure, review the report and retry only the files that remain selected.
Changelog
The current release is Similiter 1.1 build 11. These notes describe distributed versions; the download contains the signed and notarized app.
- 1.1 build 11 — 10 October 2026: signed automatic updates, resident monitoring and incremental checks, simpler review, duplicate collections on folders and NAS shares, move receipts and partial-transfer reporting.
- 1.0.5 build 9 — 25 August 2026: responsive analysis loading, independent windows, stable file identity on reconnected drives and removal of selected items only.