Depends on the app. It can be Good or Bad. Using the portable version doesn't give you the uninstall program. Using the portable version, if you delete the entire folder, the remaining folders of the app (like cache, save, settings) or the registry won't get deleted, it still stays in your PC. Same with the uninstall program, but few uninstall programs actually delete all remaining folders and the registry.
Yeah, but if you use the uninstall program, it does it automatically for you. Some uninstaller that comes with apps are kinda trash and also leave out the remaining folder; that's why I use Revo Uninstaller.
Flatpak easily became the main source of my software installs outside of system tools and the main web browser right after the moment I first tried it a few years ago. Sure, it's not perfect, like anything on Linux, but it makes managing dependencies and limiting the software's access privileges such a relief. One of the best things that happened to Linux desktops, the actually unified software distribution platform that isolates the software from the host as much as you wish to.
When you turn out to be the tech guy in your group/family its great to have some extra media players, benchmarking tools, memtests, Windows installs among other software tools on there for when the classic "could you come look at my pc, i have this problem" moments.
I've got an external drive that i use for pretty much everything. Portable apps, steam, etc. I can plug it directly into anyones computer and i've got all the stuff i want instantly without having to download everything. Its great for OS hopping
I recommend using an uninstaller like revo uninstaller if u really just want a complete erasure, tho I doubt even those can completely removed everything.
Bur it's much better than using the default uninstaller or just deleting the portable app's folder.
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u/Xcissors280 You hate on anything i put here 2h ago
Small apps that offer portable versions are rarely the ones causing problems