Pearcleaner AlternativesSystem Cleaners & Software Uninstallers like Pearcleaner

Pearcleaner is described as 'An open-source mac app cleaner inspired by Freemacsoft's AppCleaner and Sun Knudsen's Privacy Guides post on his app-cleaner script. This project was born out of wanting to learn more. There's probably parts of the code that could be done better as I'm fairly new' and is a System Cleaner in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pearcleaner for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Pearcleaner alternative is CCleaner, which is free. Other great apps like Pearcleaner are Canta, AppCleaner, CleanMyMac and Fortect.

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An open-source mac app cleaner inspired by Freemacsoft's AppCleaner and Sun Knudsen's Privacy Guides post on his...

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Pearcleaner alternatives page was last updated Jan 31, 2025
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  1. CCleaner icon

    CCleaner

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    Enhances system performance by clearing unused files, optimizing registries, speeding up boot times, and updating drivers. It safeguards privacy via auto cleanup of cookies and browser history, freeing disk space with file cleanup, duplicate detection, and efficient startup management.

    39 CCleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Bundleware

    The software tries to install Avast too - Spyware, runs in background and collects information to send to Avast. Background mode can be disabled, but gets re-enabled on each run - Shows pop-up system wide ads from time to time

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Duplicate File Finder
    3.  Portable
    4.  Real-time monitoring
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  Photo Recovery
    7.  Recover Corrupted Files
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Optimization
    10.  Hardware Monitoring

    CCleaner VS Pearcleaner

     

    • CCleaner is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Pearcleaner.

    • CCleaner is the most popular free alternative to Pearcleaner.

    • CCleaner is Freemium and ProprietaryPearcleaner is Free and Open Source
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    Canta

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    Canta is a software tool designed to facilitate the uninstallation of apps from your device, irrespective of whether root access is available or not. It provides a solution for removing any application, even those that might be deeply ingrained within the system.

    41 Canta alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Bloatware Remover

    Canta VS Pearcleaner

     

    • Canta is the most popular Open Source alternative to Pearcleaner.

    • Canta is Free and Open SourcePearcleaner is also Free and Open Source
    • Canta is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPearcleaner is not according to our users
  4. AppCleaner icon

    AppCleaner

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    AppCleaner is a small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps.

    38 AppCleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Delete Temporary Files
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Force Uninstall

    AppCleaner VS Pearcleaner

     
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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...

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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.

    45 CleanMyMac alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CleanMyMac screenshot 1

    CleanMyMac Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Maintenance scripts
    4.  Disk Maintenance
    5. Growl icon  Growl integration
    6.  Multiple languages

    CleanMyMac VS Pearcleaner

     

    • CleanMyMac is the most popular commercial alternative to Pearcleaner.

    • CleanMyMac is Paid and ProprietaryPearcleaner is Free and Open Source
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    Fortect

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    Offers performance enhancement with Swift Clean and Core Stability, malware shielding across platforms, cloud security, chrome browsing protection, and real-time ransomware defense.

    34 Fortect alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    Fortect screenshot 1

    Fortect Features

    1.  Data leak prevention
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Browser Protection
    5.  Ransomware Protection

    Fortect VS Pearcleaner

     
  8. App Eraser icon

    App Eraser

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    A tool that removes unwanted macOS applications and the files that they leave behind. App Eraser is a Free and Open Source macOS app.

    17 App Eraser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App Eraser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode

    App Eraser VS Pearcleaner

     
  10. PASPAS icon

    PASPAS

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    Blazing-fast, all-in-one system optimizer. Improve your computer's efficiency with powerful cleaning and tuning tools.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Disk Maintenance

    PASPAS VS Pearcleaner

     
  11. App Cleaner & Uninstaller icon

    App Cleaner & Uninstaller

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    App Cleaner & Uninstaller - is the perfect tool to uninstall applications with all their service files from your Mac.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App Cleaner & Uninstaller screenshot 1

    App Cleaner & Uninstaller VS Pearcleaner

     
  12. Outbyte PC Repair icon

    Outbyte PC Repair

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    Outbyte PC Repair enhances performance by fixing system issues, removing unnecessary background processes, and managing vulnerabilities. It maintains hard drive health, protects privacy by eliminating tracking cookies and unwanted apps, and includes a File Shredder tool for secure deletion.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Outbyte PC Repair VS Pearcleaner

     
  13. JWIZARD Cleaner icon

    JWIZARD Cleaner

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    JWIZARD Cleaner" optimizes the performance of your device effortlessly. Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files, cache and Xcode data and improve performance. The intuitive interface makes cleaning and optimizing your system a simple matter.

    12 JWIZARD Cleaner alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    JWIZARD Cleaner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Disk Maintenance

    JWIZARD Cleaner VS Pearcleaner

     
  14. MacKeeper icon

    MacKeeper

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    Mac utility featuring antivirus protection with 99.7% detection accuracy, adware removal, ID theft monitoring, duplicates finder, and smart uninstall tools. Enhances performance by managing startup items, freeing RAM, updating apps, and optimizing disk space. Offers real-time threat detection and tech support.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AE flagUnited Arab Emirates

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MacKeeper screenshot 1

    MacKeeper Features

    1.  Malware Analysis

    MacKeeper VS Pearcleaner

     
  15. MacClean icon

    MacClean

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    Empowers Mac users with powerful cleaning and optimization tools, ensuring device efficiency, increased security, and enhanced privacy with removal of system junk, duplicates, and management of startup items.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MacClean screenshot 1

    MacClean Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files

    MacClean VS Pearcleaner

     
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