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CleanMyMac

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All-in-one Mac cleaner: Remove junk, duplicates, malware, and enhance performance. Deep clean, scan threats, manage apps, update software, declutter storage for optimized Mac efficiency. Offers personalized optimizations ensuring your Mac is ready for any task.

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  • GB flagUnited Kingdom

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  • Mac
3.6 / 5 Avg rating (11)
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  1.  Malware Analysis
  2.  Delete Temporary Files
  3.  Software Uninstallers
  4.  Maintenance scripts
  5.  Disk Maintenance
  6. Growl icon  Growl integration
  7.  Multiple languages

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  • Developed by

    GB flagMacPaw Way Ltd.
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase ranging between $120 and $384, and / or subscription ranging between $4 and $11 per month.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.6 (11 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    44 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 11 comments and reviews about CleanMyMac, and it has gotten 141 likes

CleanMyMac was added to AlternativeTo by Ramy on Oct 6, 2009 and this page was last updated Dec 18, 2024. CleanMyMac is sometimes referred to as Clean My Mac, CleanMyMac X.

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Comment summary: CleanMyMac receives mixed reviews. Users appreciate its efficient space cleaning and usability for maintaining Mac cleanliness, especially its performance in clearing cache files from apps like Sketch and Keynote. However, it has been criticized for causing system issues and being difficult to remove. There are concerns about its business practices and numerous features that some find unnecessary. Alternatives and manual methods are recommended as more reliable and less intrusive options.
Top Positive Comment
Benjamin Lupton
Jun 13, 2024
3

Good for uninstalling applications since AppZapper became no longer maintained. However, it is made by a Ukranian company that falsely marks AdGuard as malware because it has Russian founders, when pressed they cited these reasons — https://macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/suspicious-apps#why-suspicious — which is exactly what USA and all Western countries do anyway — see Snowden leaks. As such, because of this racism, I'll be seeking alternatives.

Top Negative Comment
enjourni
Mar 31, 2023
3

I used to work at an Apple Specialist. This program literally ruined multiple customer computers. We were constantly tasked with uninstalling it and cleaning up their systems.

Now the program might be better now, but considering how shady the tactics were from the developer and how hard this was to remove, if I were you I'd stay away.

Epom
Oct 16, 2023
0

It helps to keep my Mac clean and fast. I always use this app to clean all the cache and trash from the MacBook.

gentlesea
Nov 7, 2020
-1

It helped me discover and erase the large chunk of data Bitcoin had left on my system.

[Edited by gentlesea, November 07]

Just Some Procrastinator Reviewing Productivity Software
May 9, 2020
10

Scamware. It tastes as same as in Windows market: Auslogics BoostSpeed, IObit Advanced SystemCare, et cetera. Does more harm than good. Why pay yearly for something that you don't actually need, and if you insist you can do it for free? Modern operating systems are smart enough to self-clean.

They aren't open on how free their 'free download' is. They offer 500MB free cleaning then they want you to pay to further clean your craps.

  1. Get CleanMe (FOSS). Or you can do this kind of stuff manually (search on the internet).
  2. For Malware Removal module, get a specialized software that does that such as Malwarebytes (freemium).
  3. For Privacy module, open System Preferences - Security & Privacy - Privacy tab.
  4. For Login Items in Optimization module, open System Preferences - Users & Groups - Login Items tab.
  5. For RAM Cleaner in Maintenance module, get Nektony Memory Cleaner (free). Users reported that the RAM cleaning by CMMX doesn't actually do anything.
  6. For Uninstaller module, get AppCleaner (free) or Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller (freemium) for the best uninstallation results. Also you can do it manually by opening Finder - type your software/company name on Search bar - click on plus button (+) - click 'Name' drop-down, click 'Other...', click on 'System files' (not the checkbox; it's for displaying it in the drop-down menu) - click 'aren't included' drop-down, then click 'are included'.
  7. For Updater module, just let your apps update by itself.
  8. For Space Lens module, get GrandPerspective (FOSS), the one that looks like WinDirStat for Windows. If you want a visually pleasing app, get DaisyDisk ($10).
  9. For Gemini (duplicate file finder) app, get dupeGuru (FOSS).
theobaer
Nov 30, 2023

Henlo. Could you update your list? CleanMe ist outdated and doesn't seem to work on M2.

Just Some Procrastinator Reviewing Productivity Software
Feb 24, 2024

@theobaer, I don't use Macintosh anymore. But I've just checked CleanMe has been discontinued since Jan 2022. I think I've found Pearcleaner to be the best alternative on this site. Free and open source.

cmali
Feb 19, 2019
-1

Probably the best Cleaning App for Mac. Problem is, it has way too many features (which you'll probably won't need to use) and cleans too much things that you probably won't gain any benefit from doing so. Also it run in background whether you want it or not. So overall, great product, but I would recommend getting a program that does less things (and doesn't run in background).

Yelo Cole
Jan 9, 2019
-1

It cleans Sketch app and Keynote cache files, as a designer I have GBs of cache. I really love that I can optimize my Mac in a click, that's super useful and fast.

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What is CleanMyMac?

CleanMyMac is a software solution designed to enhance Mac performance. It eliminates junk, duplicate files, malware, and performance issues. The software includes a Smart Care function that deep cleans the Mac, scans for threats, boosts system performance, runs software updates, and declutters storage.

CleanMyMac frees up space by identifying and removing redundant files, ensuring room for essential applications. It also features a security function that eliminates hidden malware.

For file management, CleanMyMac identifies and removes duplicate files and similar photos, locates large and forgotten items, and ensures comprehensive app management. It uninstalls unused apps and clears leftover data, while facilitating updates to improve app security and stability.

CleanMyMac ensures efficient task handling, from multitasking to editing. It controls memory and CPU load to maintain productivity and provides personalized suggestions to improve Mac performance, whether it's more space, a speed boost, or a deep malware scan.

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