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CleanMyMac
Clean, optimize and monitor your Mac in a few clicks without risking breaking the system.
- Category
- Utilities
- Pricing
- Included in Setapp (~€9.99/month) · Paid
- My rating
- 4.3 out of 5
In short
CleanMyMac is useful a few times a year for a deep cleanup. For daily use, macOS manages very well on its own.
- Ideal for
- macOS users who want to recover disk space and keep their Mac fast without risk
- Use case
- Cache cleanup, removal of useless files, clean uninstallation of apps
What it costs
Entry price: Included in Setapp (~€9.99/month). Prices taken from the official site, excluding tax.
| Plan | Per month | Per year | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setapp · Recommended | ~€9.99/month (Setapp subscription) | – | Setapp subscribers who already use the suite |
| Annual subscription | €3.33/month (€39.99/year) | – | Users without a Setapp subscription |
Alternatives I ruled out
| Alternative | Why I did not keep it |
|---|---|
| OnyX | OnyX if you know what you are doing and want full control. CleanMyMac if you want safety and simplicity. Better at: Free, access to advanced system settings, for experienced users Worse at: Technical interface, not guided, risk of mistakes for beginners |
| Native macOS (Storage Management) | Check the macOS "Storage Recommendations" first. CleanMyMac to go further once in a while. Better at: Free, built in, enough for most needs Worse at: Less granularity on caches and leftover files from apps |
Strengths and limits
Pros
- One-click cleanup: application cache, temporary files, system logs
- Clean uninstallation: also removes an app's preferences and leftover files
- Smart Scan: quick analysis of recoverable space in 30 seconds
- Performance monitor: CPU, RAM, network in real time in the menu bar
- Included in Setapp at no extra cost
Cons
- Occasional use, macOS 13+ handles cache and memory very well on its own
- Some features (RAM optimization) have a marginal impact in practice
- The app itself uses resources to run in the background
Compatibility
- macOS : compatible
- Windows : not compatible
- Linux : not compatible
- iOS : not compatible
- Android : not compatible
- Browser : not compatible
- API : not compatible
Final verdict
Useful once in a while to recover space and cleanly uninstall apps. Not a daily tool.
- I recommend it to
- Setapp users who want to clean their Mac a few times a year without risk.
- Not suited for
- Users who think the app will significantly "speed up" their Mac, or who want to use it daily.
- Value for money
- Good · 4.3 out of 5
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