: Integration with the ProFind Remote iOS app allows users to search their Mac's files from an iPhone or iPad over a local network. Performance and Reliability
: For content-based searches, results now include a ranking system that indicates the frequency of matches within a file compared to others in the list. Core Capabilities of the ProFind Platform
: Supports natural language queries, regex, wildcards, and various metadata filters such as tags, file extensions, and hashes (MD5, SHA256, etc.). ProFind 1.21.1
: A new user interface for text content searches was debuted to make complex queries easier to build.
Users often switch to ProFind when macOS indexing fails or when they need to find files on external drives that haven't been indexed. While praised for being "blazing fast" and "essential", some users have reported stability issues in later versions depending on their hardware configuration. : Integration with the ProFind Remote iOS app
Regardless of the version, ProFind is valued for its versatility in searching across various environments where Spotlight often struggles:
: Introduced the "Rename..." and "Delete Immediately" commands, allowing users to take direct action on found files within the app. : A new user interface for text content
: It can search any disk type, including local Mac drives, Windows-formatted drives (NTFS/FAT), and network servers (like Synology NAS).