Why the App Store build is limited
App Store policies prevent apps from requesting administrator privileges. The Mac App Store build focuses on user-owned folders and excludes admin operations.
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Mac App Store vs website version
Choose the build that fits your workflow. The Mac App Store edition is handy for simple folder syncs, while the website version unlocks bootable clones and admin-level copies.
Website version advantages
The direct download can prompt for admin credentials, enabling full bootable clones, faster copy performance, and repeated syncs that reuse cached metadata.
Recommendation
Use the website version if you need to clone your startup disk or maintain bootable archives. Keep the App Store build for simple per-folder backups.
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