{"id":634,"date":"2021-01-07T22:22:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T22:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=634"},"modified":"2024-11-06T21:01:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T21:01:46","slug":"best-mac-cleaner-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Mac Cleaner Software and Optimization Tools for 2024\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#overview_of_all_mac_cleanup_tools_in_this_article\" title=\"Overview of All Mac Cleanup Tools in This Article\">Overview of All Mac Cleanup Tools in This Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#top_free_mac_cleaner_software_for_mac\" title=\"Top Free Mac Cleaner Software for Mac\">Top Free Mac Cleaner Software for Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#onyx%e2%80%8b\" title=\"OnyX\u200b\">OnyX\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#disk_drill_clean_up%e2%80%8b\" title=\"Disk Drill Clean Up\u200b\">Disk Drill Clean Up\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#ccleaner%e2%80%8b\" title=\"CCleaner\u200b\">CCleaner\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#clean_me%e2%80%8b\" title=\"Clean Me\u200b\">Clean Me\u200b<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#best_freemium_mac_cleaning_software\" title=\"Best Freemium Mac Cleaning Software\">Best Freemium Mac Cleaning Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#cleanmymac_x_by_macpaw%e2%80%8b\" title=\"CleanMyMac X by MacPaw\u200b\">CleanMyMac X by MacPaw\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#daisydisk%e2%80%8b\" title=\"DaisyDisk\u200b\">DaisyDisk\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#cleaner_one_lite%e2%80%8b\" title=\"Cleaner One Lite\u200b\">Cleaner One Lite\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#macclean%e2%80%8b\" title=\"MacClean\u200b\">MacClean\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#omni_remover_3%e2%80%8b\" title=\"Omni Remover 3\u200b\">Omni Remover 3\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#sensei%e2%80%8b\" title=\"Sensei\u200b\">Sensei\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#drive_genius%e2%80%8b\" title=\"Drive Genius\u200b\">Drive Genius\u200b<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#noteworthy_mac_system_cleaners\" title=\"Noteworthy\u00a0Mac System Cleaners\">Noteworthy\u00a0Mac System Cleaners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#stellar_speedup_mac%e2%80%8b\" title=\"Stellar SpeedUp Mac\u200b\">Stellar SpeedUp Mac\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#app_cleaner_uninstaller%e2%80%8b\" title=\"App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller\u200b\">App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#macbooster\" title=\"MacBooster\">MacBooster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#mackeeper\" title=\"MacKeeper\">MacKeeper<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#what_we_learned_analyzing_the_mac_cleanup_tool_market\" title=\"What We Learned Analyzing the Mac Cleanup Tool Market\">What We Learned Analyzing the Mac Cleanup Tool Market<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#basic_features_that_most_mac_cleaners_offer\" title=\"Basic Features That Most Mac Cleaners Offer\">Basic Features That Most Mac Cleaners Offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#features_wed_like_to_see_more_often\" title=\"Features We\u2019d Like to See More Often\">Features We\u2019d Like to See More Often<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#standout_features_and_unique_options\" title=\"Standout Features and Unique Options\">Standout Features and Unique Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#comparing_prices_and_value\" title=\"Comparing Prices and Value\">Comparing Prices and Value<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#did_we_manage_to_find_the_best_mac_cleaning_app\" title=\"Did We Manage to Find the Best Mac Cleaning App?\">Did We Manage to Find the Best Mac Cleaning App?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#are_all_mac_cleaners_safe_to_use_or_you_should_avoid_any\" title=\"Are All Mac Cleaners Safe to Use or You Should Avoid Any?\">Are All Mac Cleaners Safe to Use or You Should Avoid Any?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#what_is_the_best_mac_cleaner\" title=\"What is the best Mac cleaner?\">What is the best Mac cleaner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#how_do_i_clean_my_mac_of_junk_for_free\" title=\"How do I clean my Mac of junk for free?\">How do I clean my Mac of junk for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#is_there_a_built-in_disk_cleaner_for_mac\" title=\"Is there a built-in disk cleaner for Mac?\">Is there a built-in disk cleaner for Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#what_mac_cleaner_does_apple_recommend\" title=\"What Mac cleaner does Apple recommend?\">What Mac cleaner does Apple recommend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-cleaner-software\/#whats_the_best_macbook_pro_system_cleaner\" title=\"What&#039;s the best MacBook Pro system cleaner?\">What's the best MacBook Pro system cleaner?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Macs are pretty amazing, but even the best of them get bogged down with junk\u2014old files, cached data, apps you forgot existed. The result? A slower Mac and cluttered storage. While macOS includes some basic cleanup tools, they\u2019re limited, so many people turn to third-party apps for a deeper clean. We\u2019ve tested dozens of Mac cleaner software so you don\u2019t have to. From free options to powerhouse premium tools, we\u2019ll guide you to the best solutions for a cleaner, faster Mac in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>efore you pick a cleaner, take a quick look at the video below to see the cleanup flow in action\u2014then use this roundup to choose your toolkit.<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 m-b-25\">\r\n<iframe width=\"1519\" height=\"586\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/npnW4vwpp-E?si=L6iP5-LzWeIDNF7D\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-forms allow-scripts allow-pointer-lock allow-same-origin allow-top-navigation allow-presentation\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"overview_of_all_mac_cleanup_tools_in_this_article\"><\/span>Overview of All Mac Cleanup Tools in This Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve got every type of Mac disk cleaner covered. Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top free Mac cleaner software<\/strong> \u2014 Great options for a solid speed boost that are completely free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best freemium Mac cleaning software<\/strong> \u2014 These are the tools that do it all, some features are free, but premium unlocks their full potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noteworthy mentions<\/strong> \u2014 Some extra Mac system cleaner software that stands out for unique features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ve tested every tool on this list, so you\u2019ll get the lowdown on what really works. For a quick snapshot, here\u2019s a summary of each Mac cleaner software we\u2019ll cover.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Mac Cleaner<\/td>\n<td>Free Version<\/td>\n<td>Price of Full Version<\/td>\n<td>Money-Back Guarantee<\/td>\n<td>Developer<\/td>\n<td>Features\/Capabilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1. <a href=\"#onyx\">OnyX<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Completely free and can be used without any limitations<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>&#8212;<\/td>\n<td>Titanium Software<\/td>\n<td>System integrity check, macOS configuration options, secure erase, maintenance scripts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2. <a href=\"#disk-drill\">Disk Drill Clean Up<\/a><\/td>\n<td>All cleaning features are free<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>All purchases of Disk Drill PRO or Enterprise are considered final<\/td>\n<td>CleverFiles<\/td>\n<td>Duplicate file detection, cleanup tools, data shredder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3. <a href=\"#ccleaner\">CCleaner<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Completely free<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>&#8212;<\/td>\n<td>Piriform<\/td>\n<td>Junk file cleanup, customizable cleanup settings, startup optimization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4. <a href=\"#clean-me\">Clean Me<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Completely free and open-source<\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>&#8212;<\/td>\n<td>Kevin De Koninck<\/td>\n<td>Simple cleanup for caches and logs, open-source, selective cleaning, lightweight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5. <a href=\"#cleanmymac\">CleanMyMac X by MacPaw<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Lets you remove up to 500 MB of junk data<\/td>\n<td>From $39.95<\/td>\n<td>30-day money-back guarantee<\/td>\n<td>MacPaw<\/td>\n<td>Deep cleaning, malware protection, system optimization, real-time monitoring, one-click Smart Cleanup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6. <a href=\"#daisydisk\">DaisyDisk<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Some functionality is locked<\/td>\n<td>$9.99<\/td>\n<td>Doesn\u2019t offer refunds<\/td>\n<td>Software Ambience<\/td>\n<td>Interactive storage visualization, large file finder, fast scan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7. <a href=\"#cleaner-one-lite\">Cleaner One Lite<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Certain features are not present<\/td>\n<td>From $29.99 per year<\/td>\n<td>Doesn\u2019t offer refunds<\/td>\n<td>Trend Micro<\/td>\n<td>Junk file and large file cleaner, disk map, photo sweeper, selective file cleanup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8. <a href=\"#macclean\">MacClean<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Evaluation only<\/td>\n<td>From $19.99 per year<\/td>\n<td>60-day money back guarantee<\/td>\n<td>iMobie<\/td>\n<td>Junk removal, privacy tools, internet cleanup, app uninstaller, simple malware scanner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9. <a href=\"#omni-remover-3\">Omni Remover 3<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Only lets you evaluate its features<\/td>\n<td>From $15.99<\/td>\n<td>30-Day hassle-free money back guarantee<\/td>\n<td>MiniCreo<\/td>\n<td>Complete app and extension uninstaller, cache cleaner, app reset option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10. <a href=\"#sensei\">Sensei<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Free for 14 days<\/td>\n<td>From $29 per year<\/td>\n<td>License keys that have been activated are non-refundable.<\/td>\n<td>Cindori AB<\/td>\n<td>Real-time hardware monitoring, performance dashboard, battery health<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11. <a href=\"#drive-genius\">Drive Genius<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Provides limited access to basic features<\/td>\n<td>From $79 per year<\/td>\n<td>Doesn\u2019t offer refunds<\/td>\n<td>Prosoft Engineering, Inc.<\/td>\n<td>Malware scanning, BootWell drive creation, secure erasing, partition editor, advanced disk health tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12. <a href=\"#stellar-speedup-mac\">Stellar SpeedUp Mac<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Free for 30 days<\/td>\n<td>$89.99<\/td>\n<td>30-day money-back guarantee<\/td>\n<td>Stellar<\/td>\n<td>Junk file and duplicate remover, memory optimization, login manager<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13. <a href=\"#app-cleaner\">App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Free for 7 days<\/td>\n<td>$11.95\/month or $24.95\/year<\/td>\n<td>Doesn\u2019t offer refunds<\/td>\n<td>Nektony<\/td>\n<td>Complete app and extension uninstallation, startup item manager, leftover file removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14. <a href=\"#macbooster\">MacBooster<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Only lets you evaluate its features<\/td>\n<td>From $2.49 per month<\/td>\n<td>60-day money back guarantee<\/td>\n<td>IObit<\/td>\n<td>Junk file and large file cleaner, malware removal, startup optimization, Turbo Boost, duplicate finder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15. <a href=\"#mackeeper\">MacKeeper<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Free for 30 days<\/td>\n<td>From $5.95 per month<\/td>\n<td>14-day money-back guarantee<\/td>\n<td>Clario Tech DMCC<\/td>\n<td>Malware protection, VPN, ad-blocker, ID theft protection, privacy tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"top_free_mac_cleaner_software_for_mac\"><\/span>Top Free Mac Cleaner Software for Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with free apps. Who doesn\u2019t love a good freebie, especially when it clears out junk and gives your Mac a serious speed boost? Free Mac cleaner software might not have every bell and whistle, but they will get the job done. Here are the best free Mac cleaner software options available in 2024:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"onyx\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onyx%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.titanium-software.fr\/en\/onyx.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OnyX<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> Intel-based Mac or Mac with Apple silicon using macOS Sequoia 15 (other versions are available for older Macs)<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-641\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OnyX.jpg\" alt=\"OnyX\" width=\"1720\" height=\"1115\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>OnyX is a toolbox filled with system optimization and cleanup tools. It has been around for quite some time now, and there are many Mac users who swear by its reliability and clean interface, which makes it very easy to perform optimization tasks that would otherwise require complex commands to be entered into the Terminal.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, there\u2019s a specific version of OnyX for each major version of the operating system. In other words, you can\u2019t use, for example, OnyX 3.8.7 on macOS Sequoia because that version works only on macOS Catalina. The good news is that a version for Sequoia is already available, and all older versions can be downloaded directly from the official website.<\/p>\n<p>OnyX is a solid pick to kick off our list because it\u2019s totally free, gets regular updates (about once a month), and covers all the basics without any strings attached. It\u2019s no wonder so many Mac users rely on it. And if you\u2019re a fan, you can even toss the developer a donation to show some love.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>System integrity verification<\/strong> \u2013 OnyX intelligently verifies system files to make sure they haven\u2019t been damaged by a system update or malware.<\/li>\n<li><b>macOS configuration<\/b> \u2013 You can use OnyX to easily access hidden configuration parameters for Finder, Dock, Safari, and some Apple applications.<\/li>\n<li><b>Maintenance scripts <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Automates routine maintenance scripts to improve system performance.<\/li>\n<li><b>Secure erase <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Safely removes files and folders without leaving recoverable residue.<\/li>\n<li><b>Automation <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Offers customizable automation of cleaning and maintenance tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Very powerful<\/li>\n<li>Completely free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Each version of OnyX works only on a specific version of macOS<\/li>\n<li>The sheer number of options can be confusing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>OnyX is completely free and can be used without any limitations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.titanium-software.fr\/download\/11\/OnyX.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"disk-drill\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"disk_drill_clean_up%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/disk-usage-mac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill Clean Up<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> No | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> Mac OS X 10.11.6+ (Use Disk Drill 1\/2.x\/3.x for OS X 10.5+)<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3747 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/disk-drill-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Disk Drill Mac cleaner feature\" width=\"1047\" height=\"659\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Disk Drill may be known best as a highly effective and easy-to-use data recovery tool, but it also doubles as a feature-packed Mac cleaner because its developers know that data management and data loss prevention go hand in hand. The Mac cleaning features included in Disk Drill are called Clean Up, Find Duplicates, Data Shredder, and Erase Free Space.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Clean Up<\/strong> tool in Disk Drill is designed to efficiently locate large, unnecessary files and remove them from your Mac. The <strong>Find Duplicates<\/strong> feature does exactly what it sounds like\u2014it spots duplicate files so you can delete the extras. Need to make sure sensitive files are gone for good? The <strong>Data Shredder<\/strong> tool erases them beyond recovery, even by Disk Drill itself. And for added privacy, the <strong>Erase Free Space<\/strong> tool wipes free space on your drive, which makes sure deleted files stay deleted and unrecoverable.<\/p>\n<p>These extremely useful and highly valuable Mac cleanup tools are included with Disk Drill for free and without any limitations, and they&#8217;re as easy to use as the data recovery portion of the software.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Completely free Mac cleaner<\/b> \u2013 All cleaning tools included without any limitations, and they work just as well as those provided my many dedicated Mac cleaner software tools<\/li>\n<li><b>Data recovery capabilities<\/b> \u2013 Disk Drill stands out from other free Mac cleaners featured in this article because it can recover permanently deleted files that are no longer present in the Trash folder.<\/li>\n<li><b>Backup features<\/b> \u2013 You can use Disk Drill to protect important files or create byte-to-byte disk backups that make it possible to recover even from the most serious data loss situations.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cross-platform<\/b> \u2013 Disk Drill runs on both macOS and Windows, and a single license lets you activate it on up to 3 different devices.<\/li>\n<li><b>User-friendly interface <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Each and every Disk Drill feature is designed with ease of use and efficiency in mind, so it always takes the least amount of time possible to accomplish a task\u2014be it Mac cleaning or data recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>All Mac cleaning features are free<\/li>\n<li>Many useful cleanup features available<\/li>\n<li>Data recovery capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive user interface<\/li>\n<li>Fully compatible with the latest version of macOS Sequoia<\/li>\n<li>Great performance<\/li>\n<li>Regular updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t detect and remove malware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Clean Up, Find Duplicates, Shredder features are completely free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"ccleaner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ccleaner%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccleaner.com\/ccleaner-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCleaner<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> No | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> Mac running 64-bit macOS 10.10 and above<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-638\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ccleaner-mac-free-main.png\" alt=\"clean mac\" width=\"975\" height=\"621\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CCleaner is a popular storage cleaner capable of instantly deleting your internet cache, history, and cookies, the Trash folder, mentions of recently opened documents, and unnecessary files leftover by all kinds of third-party apps.<\/p>\n<p>Even though CCleaner hasn\u2019t been updated in a while and doesn\u2019t officially support the latest version of macOS, it still runs fine and does exactly what it promises to do while being completely free. That said, a paid version of CCleaner is available, and it adds real-time monitoring, automatic updates, and premium support.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Customizable <\/b>\u2013 Ccleaner allows you to specify which junk files you want to clean up and which you want to leave behind.<\/li>\n<li><b>Browsing cleanup<\/b> \u2013 You can use CCleaner to reliably erase your browsing history and all kinds of files left on your Mac by websites.<\/li>\n<li><b>Real-time monitoring <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Monitors system for unnecessary files in real time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Startup optimization <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Manages startup programs to speed up Mac\u2019s boot time.<\/li>\n<li><b>File finder <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Helps locate and manage duplicate files to free up disk space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited cleanup<\/li>\n<li>Effective cleanup<\/li>\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Some features are available only in CCleaner Professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>CCleaner \u2013 completely free<\/li>\n<li>CCleaner Professional &#8211; $19.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccleaner.com\/ccleaner-mac#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"clean-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"clean_me%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kevin-de-koninck.github.io\/Clean-Me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean Me<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes| <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> No | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> All recent versions of macOS<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-640\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clean-me-mac.png\" alt=\"Clean Me\" width=\"853\" height=\"688\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Clean Me is an excellent open-source disk cleaner that\u2019s as effective as it is simple. The app presents you with a list of toggles, each of which lets you clean a specific folder, such as the Trash folder, your User Cache, or User Logs. You simply need to make your selection and click Analyze to determine the amount of storage space that can be freed up. Then, you can click Clean to delete everything in one go. The only downside is that you can\u2019t install Clean Me from the Mac App Store. Instead, you need to use <a href=\"https:\/\/brew.sh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homebrew<\/a>, an open-source package manager for macOS, or compile the software yourself, which takes some time and skills.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Secure<\/b> \u2013 Clean Me doesn\u2019t store your admin password in any way, and it also doesn\u2019t request an internet connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open-source<\/strong> \u2013 Benefits from open-source community contributions and support.<\/li>\n<li><b>Selective cleaning <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Lets users choose exactly what to clean for targeted freeing of space.<\/li>\n<li><b>Analytical tools <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Analyzes disk space to pinpoint areas of waste.<\/li>\n<li><b>Community support <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Benefits from open-source community contributions and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Straightforward user interface<\/li>\n<li>Two-step cleanup<\/li>\n<li>Open-source<\/li>\n<li>Completely free<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight and fast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t offer all that many cleanup options<\/li>\n<li>The developer doesn\u2019t provide user support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Clean Me is completely free and open-source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/kevin-de-koninck.github.io\/Clean-Me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best_freemium_mac_cleaning_software\"><\/span>Best Freemium Mac Cleaning Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not surprisingly, most apps on the market fall into the freemium category in one way or another. Some offer a limited trial for a week or two, others provide a free version with basic functionality and the option to upgrade to the full paid version. It\u2019s a great setup: you get a taste of what the app can do, then decide if the upgrade is worth it for those extra perks. If you look to go beyond the basic Mac cleanup, these freemium tools offer the perfect mix.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cleanmymac\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cleanmymac_x_by_macpaw%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.com\/cleanmymac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CleanMyMac X by MacPaw<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> macOS 10.10 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-636\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cleanmymac-x-main-screen.png\" alt=\"CleanMyMac X\" width=\"1167\" height=\"729\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CleanMyMac X by MacPaw is an award-winning Mac cleaner with such a well-designed user interface that you\u2019ll look forward to using it. With a single click, the app can find all unwanted and unnecessary files scattered across your system drive, detect potential malware threats, free up RAM, run maintenance scripts, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether you use CleanMyMac X as a simple storage cleaner or need some of its more advanced features, you can always rest assured, that the app will never accidentally delete important files or make your Mac unbootable because it\u2019s been designed from the ground up for maximum safety and reliability. Best of all, CleanMyMac X gives you a 7-day free trial to decide if it\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>One button cleanup<\/b> \u2013 Thanks to its Smart Cleanup feature, CleanMyMac X can automatically run all cleanup processes in the optimal order, requiring you to make only a single click.<\/li>\n<li><b>Malware removal<\/b> \u2013 Besides junk files occupying precious storage space, CleanMyMac X can also detect and remove dangerous files and apps.<\/li>\n<li><b>Privacy protection<\/b> \u2013 Apps like Safari leave behind lots of sensitive data that could be used for malicious purposes if not regularly removed using CleanMyMac X\u2019s privacy protection feature.<\/li>\n<li><b>Space lens \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Visualizes storage space to identify large files and folders.<\/li>\n<li><b>Speed optimization <\/b>\u2013 Offers tools to improve system response and speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful user interface<\/li>\n<li>Real-time monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Fast cleanup speed<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 technical support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can\u2019t find duplicate files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 lets you remove up to 500 MB of junk data<\/li>\n<li>One-year subscription &#8211; $39.95<\/li>\n<li>One-time purchase &#8211; $119.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/dl.devmate.com\/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac4\/CleanMyMacX.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"daisydisk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"daisydisk%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/daisydiskapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DaisyDisk<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Partial | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> No | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> Mac OS X 10.6 or newer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-639\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/daisydisk-scan.png\" alt=\"DaisyDisk\" width=\"981\" height=\"727\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Next on our list is DaisyDisk\u2014a straightforward disk cleaner that turns your files and folders into an interactive map, which allows you to quickly locate all space-wasters. You can even preview files directly from the app and delete them with a simple click\u2014no need to switch to Finder.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many other Mac cleaning software solutions listed in this article, DaisyDisk is a one-trick pony that does one thing and one thing only. While definitely a downside if your goal is to perform in-depth Mac cleaning to achieve the best performance possible, the lack of features and options does make DaisyDisk very easy to use.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fast scans<\/strong> \u2013 If you have a modern SSD, then you can expect DaisyDisk to scan it in just a few seconds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage visualization<\/strong> \u2013 DaisyDisk creates visually stunning interactive maps, which clearly show how your storage device is utilized.<\/li>\n<li><b>Quick preview <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Allows you to preview files directly from the application before deletion.<\/li>\n<li><b>Support for multiple disks <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Efficiently analyze and clean multiple storage devices including external drives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Visually appealing<\/li>\n<li>Fast scan process<\/li>\n<li>Low price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t support automatic cleanup<\/li>\n<li>Does just one thing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 some functionality is locked<\/li>\n<li>Full version &#8211; $9.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/daisydiskapp.com\/downloads\/DaisyDisk.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"cleaner-one-lite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cleaner_one_lite%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.trendmicro.com\/en-us\/product-support\/cleaner-one-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleaner One Lite<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> MacOS 10.12 (Sierra) and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-642\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clean-one-lite-main-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Cleaner One Lite\" width=\"1279\" height=\"794\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Cleaner One Lite is a well-rated Mac cleaner that you can use for free without any limitations. Well, we should say almost any limitations because some features, such as real-time monitoring, are available only in Cleaner One Pro, which costs $29.99 (50% off) per year.<\/p>\n<p>Users praise this free Mac cleaner for its ability to quickly and reliably detect and get rid of all kinds of junk files and large files that take up too much storage space. Some users, though, have reported occasional issues with crashes or the app becoming unresponsive.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Big file scanner<\/strong> \u2013 Cleaner One Lite can help you find very large files that take up valuable storage space.<\/li>\n<li><b>Disk map<\/b> \u2013 You can use this MacBook cleaner to visualize your storage as an interactive map.<\/li>\n<li><b>Junk files cleaner<\/b> \u2013 Get rid of junk files with a single click, including logs, mail caches, iTunes, Photos, iOS, and so on.<\/li>\n<li><b>Toolbar cleaner <\/b>\u2013 Removes unused and unwanted toolbars to enhance browser performance.<\/li>\n<li><b>Photo sweeper <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Identifies and removes duplicate and similar photos to reclaim space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Simple user interface<\/li>\n<li>Versatile<\/li>\n<li>Reputable developer<\/li>\n<li>Can identify and remove similar-looking images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Not all features are included<\/li>\n<li>Occasionally crashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cleaner One Lite \u2013 free but certain features are not present<\/li>\n<li>Cleaner One Pro &#8211; $29.99 per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1473079126?pt=444218&amp;ct=pESUPPORTLG191109&amp;mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"macclean\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"macclean%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/macclean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacClean<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> macOS Big Sur to Mac OS X 10.9<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-644\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/macclean-3.png\" alt=\"MacClean\" width=\"1244\" height=\"742\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>MacClean is one of the fastest Mac cleaning software on our list. It is easy-to-use app that includes all basic cleanup features plus a malware scanner that can remove malicious software from your Mac. All features are accessible with a simple click and require just one additional action to run.<\/p>\n<p>The internet cleanup module stands out with its ability to protect your privacy by intelligently erasing cookies, cashes, sessions, history, saved passwords, and other website data across all major web browsers. Other useful utilities that ship with MacClean include an app uninstaller, duplicate finder, file eraser, and language file cleaner, among others.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>One-click cleanup<\/b> \u2013 With a single click, you can restore your Mac to a state closely resembling a brand-new computer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Malware scanner<\/b> \u2013 While MacClean\u2019s malware scanner doesn\u2019t offer real-time scanning, it can reliably detect all major threats and get rid of them before they cause any harm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internet security<\/strong> \u2013 Cleans up your browsing history and cookies.<\/li>\n<li><b>Large &amp; old files cleaner <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Identifies and helps remove large files and old documents that are no longer needed.<\/li>\n<li><b>App uninstaller <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Removes unwanted apps completely without leaving residual files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Scans don\u2019t take much time to complete<\/li>\n<li>Built-in virus scanner<\/li>\n<li>Targeted cookie cleanup<\/li>\n<li>60-day money-back guarantee<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 tech support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>No real-time monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 evaluation only<\/li>\n<li>Personal license &#8211; $19.99 per year or $29.99 for a lifetime<\/li>\n<li>Family license &#8211; $39.99 for lifetime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/macclean\/download.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"omni-remover-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"omni_remover_3%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minicreo.com\/omni-remover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omni Remover 3\u200b<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> macOS 10.12 or later<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-645\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/omni-remover-3-main.png\" alt=\"Omni Remover 3\u200b\" width=\"1148\" height=\"759\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Omni Remover 3 is one of the best Mac uninstallers we\u2019ve ever seen. It can reliably uninstall even stubborn and malicious apps without leaving behind junk files. All you need to do is select the app you want to uninstall, click the Scan button, and wait a short while for the app to find all files associated with the app. From there, you can click delete and wave them goodbye.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to uninstalling unwanted apps, Omni Remover 3 can help you control your Mac extensions and free up storage space; it can delete accumulated cache junk, redundant language files, broken logins, and internet browsing junk.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sketch Cache Cleaner<\/b> \u2013 can clear revision history for all Sketch documents.<\/li>\n<li><b>Xcode Clean<\/b> \u2013 lets you remove Xcode cache files to fix issues with crashing.<\/li>\n<li><b>App Reset <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Resets applications to their initial state.<\/li>\n<li><b>File shredder <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Securely deletes sensitive information beyond recovery.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cleanup Tools for developers <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Specialized tools for cleaning up after software development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Removes apps without leaving behind junk<\/li>\n<li>Lets you control extensions from one place<\/li>\n<li>Cache cleaner for specific apps<\/li>\n<li>Many extra cleanup tools<\/li>\n<li>Reset feature for apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Often crashes<\/li>\n<li>Expensive for what it is<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 only lets you evaluate its features<\/li>\n<li>Yearly Single license \u2013 $15.99<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime Single license \u2013 $19.99<\/li>\n<li>Family license \u2013 $29.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minicreo.com\/omni-remover\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"sensei\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sensei%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sensei.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensei<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b>\u00a0Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> macOS 10.15 Catalina or later<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-646\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sensei-main-window.png\" alt=\"Sensei\" width=\"2768\" height=\"1766\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When we first launched Sensei, it immediately felt like the next-generation Mac cleanup tool it claims to be. It greets you with a beautiful performance dashboard, which shows you everything from your CPU and RAM utilization to remaining battery life, and how much free storage space you have left on your hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond its sleek design, Sensei is genuinely enjoyable to use, packing powerful features to keep your Mac running smoothly. It quickly finds and removes junk files that take up storage, boosts performance with Trim functionality, and uninstalls unwanted apps without leaving any leftover files behind.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Performance dashboard<\/b> \u2013 Sensei\u2019s performance dashboard provides a window into your Mac\u2019s resource utilization, which allows you to see all important information at a glance.<\/li>\n<li><b>S.M.A.R.T. reporter<\/b> \u2013 access the monitoring system included in computer hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and eMMC drives.<\/li>\n<li><b>Thermal dashboard <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Monitors and reports on system temperatures.<\/li>\n<li><b>SSD TRIM enabler <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Improves SSD performance and lifespan through TRIM.<\/li>\n<li><b>File fusion <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Finds and fuses duplicate files to save space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gorgeous design<\/li>\n<li>Useful dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Real-time hardware monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Full uninstaller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t support Macs running macOS Mojave and older<\/li>\n<li>Resource intensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 free for 14 days<\/li>\n<li>Subscription (up to 3 Macs) \u2013 $29 per year<\/li>\n<li>Full License (up to 3 Macs) \u2013 $59 (one-time purchase)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cindori\/Sensei.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"drive-genius\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"drive_genius%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prosofteng.com\/drive-genius-mac-protection-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drive Genius<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b>\u00a0No | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> Requires macOS 10.12 and later<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-647\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/drive-genius.png\" alt=\"Drive Genius\" width=\"1316\" height=\"921\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Drive Genius is a feature-packed Mac cleaner app that\u2019s aimed at advanced users who want total control over their computer. You can use it to check for possible file and folder corruption, repair most kinds of logical file and folder errors, search through files and downloads for known malware, locate duplicate files and replace those duplicates with an alias, or overwrite all data using one of five secure patterns, just to give you some examples of what it can do.<\/p>\n<p>Because Drive Genius targets more experienced users and professionals, it doesn\u2019t prioritize usability nearly as much as some of the other Mac cleaning software solutions we listed in this article. That doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s difficult to use, but the sheer number of available features can be confusing.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>BootWell <\/b>\u2013 Creates a special secondary startup drive that can be used to maintain your startup drive.<\/li>\n<li><b>Secure Erase<\/b> \u2013 Overwrites all data using one of five secure patterns to prevent the overwritten data from being recovered.<\/li>\n<li><b>Partition editor <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Manage and edit your disk partitions directly within the tool.<\/li>\n<li><b>Consistency check <\/b>\u2013 Keeps your files and file structures correctly organized and functioning.<\/li>\n<li><b>Automated malware scan <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Continuously checks and removes malware in the background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Offers 18 drive management features<\/li>\n<li>Built-in malware scanner<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for Mac power-users who want total control<\/li>\n<li>Automatic malware detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<li>Some users may find it unintuitive<\/li>\n<li>Resource intensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Demo \u2013 provides limited access to basic features<\/li>\n<li>Standard License &#8211; $79 per 3 computers per year<\/li>\n<li>Perpetual License &#8211; $99 per computer per use<\/li>\n<li>Professional License &#8211; $299 per 10 computers per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/service.prosofteng.com\/api\/download\/?dg6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"noteworthy_mac_system_cleaners\"><\/span>Noteworthy\u00a0Mac System Cleaners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve already covered many top-notch Mac cleaners, and we could have stopped there, but a few more apps deserve a shoutout. These might not be our top picks, but each one has something interesting that\u2019s hard to ignore. Whether it\u2019s a unique feature or a standout tool, skipping these would be a shame. Here\u2019s a look at some noteworthy Mac cleaners that add a little extra to the mix.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stellar-speedup-mac\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stellar_speedup_mac%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/mac-software\/speed-up-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellar SpeedUp Mac<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Yes | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> Yes | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> compatible with Mac OS 10.9 to macOS Sonoma<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-648\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/stellar-speedup-mac.png\" alt=\"Stellar SpeedUp Mac\" width=\"831\" height=\"577\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Stellar SpeedUp Mac can remove all kinds of junk (log files, system junk, trash, leftovers, duplicate files, and more) from your Mac to free up storage space and improve its performance. It can also uninstall unwanted apps, optimize memory usage, and disable login items to enhance system booting performance.<\/p>\n<p>The free trial version of Stellar SpeedUp Mac can be used for up to 30 days, which should be more than enough to decide if you want to purchase the full version for $89.99. Just keep in mind that the latest version of this MacBook cleaner isn\u2019t officially compatible with macOS Sequoia, so you might experience issues if you\u2019ve already updated your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cleanup filters<\/b> \u2013 Stellar SpeedUp Mac lets you search for specific junk files or data using filters.<\/li>\n<li><b>Memory optimization<\/b> \u2013 You can use this Mac cleaner to refresh and clean up system memory for optimal performance.<\/li>\n<li><b>App manager <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Uninstalls applications and cleans up related files effectively.<\/li>\n<li><b>Login optimization <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Manages login items to enhance startup speed.<\/li>\n<li><b>Smart cleaner <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Intelligently identifies rarely used files for deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Removes all kinds of junk files<\/li>\n<li>Can optimize memory performance<\/li>\n<li>Removes duplicate files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Isn\u2019t officially compatible with macOS Sequoia<\/li>\n<li>Limited automation for optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 free for 30 days<\/li>\n<li>Professional version \u2013 $89.99<\/li>\n<li>Premium version \u2013 $99.99 (includes all Professional features + Repair Photo &amp; Videos)<\/li>\n<li>Technician version \u2013 $199 (includes all Premium features + Virtual Drive and Linux file systems support)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/securestore.stellarinfo.com\/cart\/add?vendorid=50693&amp;PRODUCT%5B300980793%5D=1&amp;final_page_url=https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/success\/&amp;HADD%5B300980793%5D%5BADDITIONAL1%5D=stellarinfo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"app-cleaner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"app_cleaner_uninstaller%e2%80%8b\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nektony.com\/mac-app-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning:<\/b> Partial | <b>System Optimizer:<\/b> No | <b>Malware Remover:<\/b> No | <b>System Requirements:<\/b> macOS 10.10 or later<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-650\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/app-cleaner-uninstaller.png\" alt=\"App Cleaner &#038; Uninstaller\" width=\"1262\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the name suggests, App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller is designed to fully uninstall unwanted apps and extensions, with no junk behind. It claims to reliably remove over 1,000 apps along with all the associated caches, support files, and preferences. If certain apps bug you at startup, App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller also lets you easily disable their launch agents and system daemons.<\/p>\n<p>App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller has been translated into multiple languages, including Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and, of course, English. The free trial can be used without any major limitations for 7 days, and you can then purchase the full version for $11.95\/month.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reset apps<\/b> \u2013 You can use App Cleaner &amp; Uninstaller to selectively delete service files and launch any application like for the first time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Remove extensions and apps<\/b> \u2013 Completely remove any extension or app without leaving behind any files.<\/li>\n<li><b>Disable startup programs <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Manages items that run on startup, speeding up the boot process.<\/li>\n<li><b>Remove internet plugins <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Clean up internet plugins that are no longer used.<\/li>\n<li><b>Widget manager <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Provides an easy way to manage and delete widgets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Supports multiple languages<\/li>\n<li>One-click cleanup<\/li>\n<li>Easy management of startup programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lacks system optimization features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 free for 7 days<\/li>\n<li>Full version \u2013 $11.95\/month or $24.95\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/nektony.com\/download\/app-cleaner-uninstaller\/app-cleaner-uninstaller.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"macbooster\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"macbooster\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macbooster.net\/purchase\/macbooster8.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacBooster<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning: <\/b>Yes | <b>System Optimizer: <\/b>Yes | <b>Malware Remover: <\/b>Yes | <b>System Requirements: <\/b>Officially supports Mac OS X 10.9 through 10.15 Catalina<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius aligncenter wp-image-1885 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/macbooster8.jpg\" alt=\"MacBooster 8\" width=\"2177\" height=\"1364\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>MacBooster is an easy-to-use Mac utility designed to help you keep your computer secure and performing optimally. The tool provides a wide variety of functions that can help optimize your Mac and keep it secure. You can perform virus and malware scans, clean your Mac\u2019s memory, remove junk files, and eliminate space-wasting, outdated cache files.<\/p>\n<p>With MacBooster, you can find and remove large files to save space and fully uninstall unwanted apps. A defragment feature lets you optimize your disks and the duplicate finder locates and removes extra copies of files. The tool is available in multiple different configurations and price points.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Malware removal<\/b> \u2013 MacBooster scans your Mac for viruses and malware and safely removes them from your system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turbo Boost<\/strong> \u2013 This feature optimizes your Mac or MacBook; removes unnecessary cache files and fixes permissions modified by third-party apps.<\/li>\n<li><b>Startup optimization<\/b> \u2013 The tool analyzes your operating system and optimizes startup items to speed up your Mac and make it run like new.<\/li>\n<li><b>Large file cleaner <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Identifies and deletes large files that take up extensive space.<\/li>\n<li><b>Photo Sweeper <\/b>\u2013 Detects and removes duplicate photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>60-day money-back guarantee<\/li>\n<li>Malware removal<\/li>\n<li>Finds duplicate files<\/li>\n<li>Optimizes Mac startup for faster performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Some reports of malware attached to downloads of the tool<\/li>\n<li>Standard and premium versions are sold with yearly licenses<\/li>\n<li>More expensive than alternative products;<\/li>\n<li>No free trial version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple subscription plans ranging from $2.49 per month.<\/li>\n<li>A lite version of the tool can be bought for a one-time price of $89.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macbooster.net\/index.php?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mackeeper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mackeeper\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mackeeper.com\/\">MacKeeper<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Junk Cleaning: <\/b>Yes | <b>System Optimizer: <\/b>Yes | <b>Malware Remover: <\/b>Yes | <b>System Requirements: <\/b>Officially supports Mac OS X 10.9 or later<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius aligncenter wp-image-1886 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/mackeeper.jpg\" alt=\"MacKeeper\" width=\"2387\" height=\"1306\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We found MacKeeper packed with useful tools that enhance Mac performance. It frees up disk space, eliminates duplicate files, unwanted apps, and various junk. The built-in antivirus adds a solid layer of protection against malware and adware, a welcome addition for any user.<\/p>\n<p>MacKeeper\u2019s optimization tools create noticeable improvements in response time and startup speed, as well as reclaim RAM. We also appreciated the app update feature, which keeps software current. The security tools protect data from unauthorized access, and the ad-blocking feature delivers a smoother, uncluttered browsing experience.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keeps apps updated<\/b> \u2013 MacKeeper can scan and identify apps that need to be updated to keep them performing at top speed.<\/li>\n<li><b>VPN Private Connect and Anti-tracking<\/b> \u2013 These tools enable you to make your location and browse the web free from ads and trackers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Thorough disk cleaning<\/b> \u2013 The Safe Clean and Smart Uninstaller features returns disk space to your operating system so your Mac operates more efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><b>ID theft protection <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Monitors and alerts you to potential identity theft.<\/li>\n<li><b>Memory \u0441leaner <\/b>\u2013\u00a0Optimizes your Mac\u2019s memory usage for better performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>24\/7 technical support<\/li>\n<li>All-in-one dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Built-in VPN<\/li>\n<li>Antivirus and malware tools<\/li>\n<li>Limited trial version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Requires a monthly or yearly subscription license to run<\/li>\n<li>Resource-intensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>A free version gives you one month of the tool.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple subscription plans are available starting at $5.95 per month with no lifetime purchase option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/mackeeper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_we_learned_analyzing_the_mac_cleanup_tool_market\"><\/span>What We Learned Analyzing the Mac Cleanup Tool Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We looked at more than a dozen Mac cleanup tools this year, and here\u2019s what we found. Most apps that claim to be \u201cfree\u201d don\u2019t truly offer a full, no-cost experience. Apps like <strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong> and <strong>Sensei<\/strong> give users limited access with trial versions, and freemium tools push users toward paid upgrades to unlock features, such as deep cleaning or real-time malware protection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"basic_features_that_most_mac_cleaners_offer\"><\/span>Basic Features That Most Mac Cleaners Offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the apps we tested, most Mac cleaners reliably cover the basics: cache clearing, temporary file deletion, and some form of startup optimization. <strong>OnyX<\/strong> stands out in this category as one of the few truly free options, which offers wide cleanup, system optimization, and file management without a paywall. Meanwhile, <strong>CCleaner<\/strong> and <strong>Clean Me<\/strong> also provide decent junk cleaning options at no cost, though they don\u2019t support features like malware protection or app uninstallers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"features_wed_like_to_see_more_often\"><\/span>Features We\u2019d Like to See More Often<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In our testing, we noted that most basic Mac cleaners don\u2019t go beyond simple storage cleaning. For example, only a handful of apps, like <strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong> and <strong>MacKeeper<\/strong>, offer built-in malware tools alongside their cleaning functionality. <strong>Sensei<\/strong>, another high-ranking tool, provides real-time performance monitoring and hardware health info\u2014features we\u2019d like to see more Mac cleaners include. We also noticed a lack of automation options for regular, automatic cleanups, which would make maintenance effortless for users. Unfortunately, these features generally require a paid subscription\u2014<strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong> starts at $39.95 per year, and <strong>Sensei<\/strong> at $29 per year, both with limited-time free trials.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"standout_features_and_unique_options\"><\/span>Standout Features and Unique Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some cleaners include unique features that set them apart. <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong>, for instance, is primarily a data recovery tool but includes disk cleanup features like \u201cFind Duplicates\u201d and \u201cErase Free Space\u201d for thorough file management, without advertising itself as a traditional cleanup tool. <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong> offers unique value for its data recovery and cleaning capabilities\u2014a combination rarely seen in this category. Similarly, <strong>DaisyDisk<\/strong> shines for its interactive storage visualization, which allows users to locate large files quickly, although it lacks broader cleanup features. But, its one-time price of $9.99 makes it a budget-friendly choice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparing_prices_and_value\"><\/span>Comparing Prices and Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t mind a subscription, <strong>MacKeeper<\/strong> provides one of the more affordable options starting at $5.95 per month, offering a complete suite with antivirus, VPN, and ad-blocking features alongside its cleanup tools. For a one-time purchase, <strong>Omni Remover 3<\/strong> at $19.99 provides a solid uninstaller and app reset tool, but limited system optimization compared to <strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong> or <strong>Sensei<\/strong>. Meanwhile, <strong>Drive Genius<\/strong> appeals to advanced users with 18 powerful features (malware scans, BootWell creation, and secure erasing) at $79 per year for up to three Macs.<\/p>\n<p>In short, while a few free options like <strong>OnyX<\/strong> and <strong>Clean Me<\/strong> can handle basic cleaning, premium tools like <strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong>, <strong>Sensei<\/strong>, and <strong>MacKeeper<\/strong> offer a full suite of security, optimization, and management features worth considering if you\u2019re after deeper Mac performance gains. And for those who might need data recovery in addition to cleanup, <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong> delivers a unique hybrid solution with free cleanup features.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"did_we_manage_to_find_the_best_mac_cleaning_app\"><\/span>Did We Manage to Find the Best Mac Cleaning App?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All the apps on our list offer solid value, but if we had to pick the top three, we\u2019d go with <strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong>, <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong>, and <strong>Sensei<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disk Drill<\/strong> pulls double duty as a data recovery tool and a highly capable cleaner\u2014all of its cleanup tools, plus S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, data protection, and byte-for-byte backups, come at no extra cost. Disk Drill delivers serious value without paywalls. Perfect for users who want an all-in-one cleaner and safety net in case of accidental deletions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong> has it all: deep cleaning, malware protection, and system optimization in a slick, user-friendly package. It\u2019s the one-stop solution that does everything you want a Mac cleaner to do\u2014and it looks great while doing it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensei<\/strong> is for those who crave a deeper look under the hood. With real-time performance tracking, Trim support, and a gorgeous dashboard, it\u2019s ideal for users who like to keep a close eye on their Mac\u2019s hardware health. Sensei is the choice for tech-savvy users who want insight into every detail of their system\u2019s performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are_all_mac_cleaners_safe_to_use_or_you_should_avoid_any\"><\/span>Are All Mac Cleaners Safe to Use or You Should Avoid Any?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, not all Mac cleaners are safe to use, and there are definitely some apps that you should avoid at all costs.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/macsecurity.net\/view\/107-remove-advanced-mac-cleaner-virus-from-mac-os-x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Mac Cleaner<\/a> is a known deceptive Mac cleaner that promises to enhance performance and remove junk files. This app performs a fake scan that always results in multiple issues being discovered. When users attempt to fix the detected issues, they quickly discover that the free version is unable to do so. The app then encourages them to upgrade to the full version, effectively trying to scam them out of money.<\/p>\n<p>Other dangerous Mac cleaners that you should avoid at all costs include CompariShop, MacBright, and TURBOMAC. Should you ever accidentally install one of these Mac cleaners, uninstall it as soon as possible and use third-party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/668850\/best-mac-antivirus-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antivirus software<\/a> to verify that no other malware is left on your Mac.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_best_mac_cleaner\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                What is the best Mac cleaner?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The best Mac cleaners you can download right now include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Disk Drill &#8211; Best free Mac cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>CleanMyMac X &#8211; Best cleaner to speed up your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>DaisyDisk &#8211; Best disk space visualizer.<\/li>\n<li>CCleaner &#8211; Most trustworthy Mac cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>Clean Me &#8211; Open-source disk cleaner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s nothing stops you from using multiple cleaners, and take advantage of each cleaner\u2019s unique features.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_clean_my_mac_of_junk_for_free\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                How do I clean my Mac of junk for free?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                There are several Mac cleaners that you can download and use for free and countless Mac cleaners that are free to try. Some Mac cleaners, like <strong>OnyX<\/strong> and <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong>, are fully free and give you solid cleanup tools with no strings attached. Other popular options, like <strong>CleanMyMac X<\/strong> and <strong>Sensei<\/strong>, let you try out key features for free, but you\u2019ll need a license to unlock everything they offer.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_there_a_built-in_disk_cleaner_for_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                Is there a built-in disk cleaner for Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, macOS includes a tool called <strong>Storage Management<\/strong> to help free up space. You can find it under <strong>Apple Menu &gt; About This Mac &gt; Storage &gt; Manage<\/strong>. It\u2019s handy for things like large files, old attachments, and trash, but it doesn\u2019t handle deeper cleanup tasks like cache clearing or junk removal. 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