AppCleaner Mac App: Full Review and Top Alternatives
Overview
AppCleaner by FreeMacSoft is one of the most downloaded free Mac utilities. Its sole purpose: help you completely uninstall apps by finding and removing all associated files in Library folders.
Available as a free download, no account needed.
How It Works
Drag an app from Applications onto AppCleaner's window. It scans Library folders for matching files — preferences (.plist), caches, application support data, containers, and saved states. Select what to remove and click Delete.
The AppCleaner Mac app makes thorough uninstallation simple for anyone.
Reclaim Mac finds and removes junk files automatically.
Testing Results
In testing, AppCleaner found 85-95% of associated files for most apps. It occasionally misses files stored in unusual locations or with non-standard naming. For the vast majority of apps, it provides thorough cleanup.
Limitations
No system-wide junk scanning. No cache cleaning beyond app-specific caches. No scheduling or automation. No batch processing. These gaps mean the AppCleaner Mac app works best alongside a system cleaner.
Best Pairing
Use AppCleaner for targeted app removal and Reclaim Mac for system-wide cleanup. Both free, both offline, complete Mac maintenance stack.
Clean your Mac in 60 seconds
Lifetime license. Offline. No subscription.