Over time, your Mac accumulates unnecessary files, so it becomes difficult to keep a Mac in top shape. Luckily, there are plenty of tools to remove them, reclaim space, and refurbish your Apple computer.
In this article, we have selected the best cleaning tools and software for macOS for you.
First, be aware that generally, if an app is downloadable from the Mac App Store, it means that it has been verified and consciously tested by Apple. It is therefore qualified as safe.
However, it may have some flaws, for example the Dr Cleaner app. A program supposedly designed to clean up Macs, but which actually collected user data. Apple has since removed it, so we recommend anyone using Dr Cleaner stop doing so immediately.
Before using one of these cleaning software from our selection, we advise you to save your most important data on a Cloud, an external HDD disk or an SSD, this will prevent you from accidentally erasing them.
1CleanMyMac X
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MacPaw's CleanMyMac X is a very efficient Mac cleaning software. This utility is an all-in-one tool. It includes, among other things, a performance monitor and a malware uninstaller.
Its very simple interface offers a rich palette of features such as the complete cleaning of your system. This will allow you to optimize your storage space by deleting temporary files, reducing the size of applications and fixing system errors.
It is also possible to analyze your Photos, iTunes, Attachments... folders and delete unnecessary files.
With CleanMyMac X, completely uninstall applications, remove various extensions... and above all, improve the performance of your macOS.
There is a trial version available, but it limits CleanMyMac X to deleting 500MB of files at most. To access more options, you can subscribe to its full version at €39,95 for a Mac and for one year or opt for its permanent installation, at €79,95.
Note that the license can be transferred to another Mac, provided the previous installation was deactivated.
MacPaw regularly offers promotions, remember to consult their site so as not to miss their good plans.
2Daisydisk
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If you are more visual, then we recommend DaisyDisk. This excellent tool reveals the contents of your disc in a colorful and interactive graphic. The files are classified into different groups: Applications, Library, System…
Click on each color of the diagram, you will be shown the space occupied by a folder or specific documents.
A simple glance will suffice for you to understand how your storage space is used.
If you want to get rid of an unnecessary file, then drag and drop it to the bottom left, then click on the Delete option. Its deletion is final.
If after your free trial of DaisyDisk you are convinced, then don't hesitate to upgrade to the full version.
3Mac Booster 8
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MacBooster 8 is a powerful tool, it not only offers basic disk cleaning functions (removal of duplicates, search for large files, recovery of memory space, etc.), but it also analyzes antivirus and malware. In this way, MacBooster 8 protects your Mac and optimizes it.
Note that this is a complete program, however it may be a bit complicated for beginners.
We therefore recommend that you make a backup of your system before you start deleting files.
MacBooster 8 is available for free for 14 days.
If you are interested, then you have the choice between 3 versions, Standard, Premium and Lite (for 3 Macs).
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Parallels Toolbox
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Parallels has a lot of tools that can be used to perform various tasks on your macOS (screen/area capture, block sleep, create a GIF, mute the microphone, airplane mode, record a video... ).
Parallels Toolbox is 19,99 € the year, before you start, a free trial version of 7 days is offered to you.
This program also allows, let's not forget, to clean up your macOS and free up space (uninstall apps, identify duplicates). Its functionality Clean the disc analyzes your...disk and gives you the choice of deleting unnecessary elements, this will allow you to accelerate its execution speed. The Free memory function also goes in this direction.
5Mac Cleaner Pro
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MacCleaner Pro is a suite of six applications developed to clean up and speed up your Mac.
It offers tools to locate and erase duplicate files and folders (including the ability to merge similar folders). It is also used to completely and safely uninstall applications.
Memory Cleaner, on the other hand, clears inactive RAM to improve performance. ClearDisk can clear your cache and get rid of unnecessary files.
Disk Expert will analyze your disk space usage and identify the largest contents, and the Funter function will get hold of hidden files and folders.
MacCleaner Pro has a trial version, then if you want to adopt it, then count 45,95 €.
6App Cleaner & Uninstaller
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App Cleaner & Uninstaller, also from Nektony, is very easy to use. This program, which does not take up too much space, does a good job of cleaning up useless files and other junk, which may remain after uninstalling software.
App Cleaner also allows you to carefully remove applications from startup, but also to define which ones will be launched when you turn on your computer.
The free version performs most simple tasks.
In contrast, with the Pro, erase system extensions, file executables, and applications. Finally, it will exempt you from unwanted advertisements!
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