Best Mac app cleaner for intel chip

[QueenMe]

Hi. Just bought a new MBP 16 intel and Looking for a good Mac app cleaner.
I used to use AppZapper but sometimes it was asking me permission to delete some files that kind of look like unrelated. And I just saw an article that supported that ( unfortunately).
I prefer a free version if possible.
I also saw good reviews for App Cleaner & Uninstaller by nektony... but I’m not sure if 19.99 is one time only or not... and on the website it shows: M1 ready , my MBP is intel.
Thanks



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[harryb2448]

The best app cleaner is the uninstall program which comes with most programs. I do have App Cleaner but have not used it for years.

 

[ferrarr]

I use AppCleaner also. This is not the version in the macOS App Store.

https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/

It only helps remove files related to apps you are removing.

 

[pine man]

I use AppCleaner also. This is not the version in the macOS App Store.

Your comment appears to suggest that there is a benefit in not using the App Store version or am I reading too much into it? I have the App Store version which is 3.6 and looking at the freemacsoft site it shows the latest version is also 3.6.

 

[ferrarr]

I haven't been able to find AppCleaner in the App Store.

 

[pine man]

I haven't been able to find AppCleaner in the App Store.

Sorry about that I can't find it either - I have had the app for such a long time I just assumed I got it from the App Store. Hey **!

edit - That's odd why can't I type the letter H followed by the letter o at the end of the sentence?

 

[ferrarr]

About 5 years ago (maybe longer) there was an AppCleaner app in the App Store, which I tried but it didn't do everything the original app did.

 

[RadDave]

I use AppCleaner also. This is not the version in the macOS App Store.

https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/

It only helps remove files related to apps you are removing.

@ QueenMe - I'm using the same app as at the link above (see pic below of app opened on my laptop and its icon) - agree w/ all that this app is not available at the App Store (although many other options are - whether these offer additional/better/safer/etc. features, I'm not sure - others may 'chime in').

Regarding the items chosen by the app, I usually remove what is checked; at times, some boxes are not checked and a decision is needed - I will usually add a check if the name of the app to be removed appears in the listing. But bottom line is that I still use the app. Dave
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[pine man]

edit - That's odd why can't I type the letter H followed by the letter o at the end of the sentence?

Just done a bit of research and found that it is offensive - learning all the time!

 

[toMACsh]

HoHoHo!
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[harryb2448]

It is now referred to as Cleaner App and is in the App Store and still free:-

‎Cleaner-App

‎Clean up your hard drive Cleaner-App is a cleaning software tool that organizes and optimizes disk space usage, creating more free storage space on your Mac. Whether duplicate files are taking up precious disk space, your startup disk is full, or you want to see what’s taking up space on your...

apps.apple.com

 

[ferrarr]

It is now referred to as Cleaner App and is in the App Store and still free:-

‎Cleaner-App

‎Clean up your hard drive Cleaner-App is a cleaning software tool that organizes and optimizes disk space usage, creating more free storage space on your Mac. Whether duplicate files are taking up precious disk space, your startup disk is full, or you want to see what’s taking up space on your...

apps.apple.com

I don't think it's the same developer. They would mention it on their site, if it were.

 

[chscag]

I don't think it's the same developer. They would mention it on their site, if it were.

It's not the same developer and not the same app. It looks like another cleaning app that maybe can't be trusted?

 

[QueenMe]

I haven't been able to find AppCleaner in the App Store.

Me neither.


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[QueenMe]

So I guess everyone still like and using AppCleaner app going to try that link. Thanks



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[Rod]

I have the one listed in post #8 and it is available from the developer here http://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/

 

[QueenMe]

I have the one listed in post #8 and it is available from the developer here http://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/

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Thank you.


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