AppCleaner
Free Mac app uninstaller that removes stray preferences and support files.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free (donations welcome)
- Best for
- Clean uninstalls · Trial app removal · Freeing SSD space
- Replaces
- CleanMyMac subscriptions, Manual Library folder spelunking
- Platforms
- Mac
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Does one job well without upselling a monthly 'optimization' subscription.
AppCleaner drags an app to trash and finds related caches, plist files, and helpers macOS leaves behind. Donationware from FreeMacSoft, the first install on any Mac before trial software accumulates.
The catch
macOS only; read prompts before deleting unfamiliar files.
Good fit for
- Anyone setting up a new Mac
- People testing lots of apps
Not ideal for
- Windows/Linux uninstall needs
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