App Cleaner & Uninstaller – Free vs Pro modes

App Cleaner & Uninstaller is your central command for every stage of an application’s lifecycle – from keeping software updated and secure to performing deep cleanups and complete removals. With support for over 20,000 Mac applications, our tool identifies hidden service files that ordinary uninstallers miss, ensuring your Mac remains fast, organized, and secure.

You can enjoy a 2-day free trial with unlimited access to every feature. After the trial, the app continues to work in two modes: a diagnostic Free mode for visibility and a powerful Pro mode for total control.

Available options in Free and Pro mode of App Cleaner & Uninstaller

Options Free Pro
View all installed apps and their sizes
View detailed app service files (caches, logs, etc.)
View all extensions and plug-ins
View remaining files
View app permissions
View available updates for installed apps
View AI app information
Uninstall apps completely in one click
Delete remaining files
Clear app caches and other service files
Reset apps to their original state
Manage and remove startup items and launch agents
Manage and delete extensions
Bulk update apps to the latest versions
Restore accidentally deleted apps from history
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Let’s learn in more detail the features

View the list of all your installed apps

App Cleaner & Uninstaller scans your Applications folder and displays a complete list of installed apps along with their sizes. You can:

  • Sort apps by name, size, or installation date
  • Quickly identify the largest and oldest apps. Detect incompatible applications for your macOS version

This makes it easy to find “space eaters” and manage storage efficiently.

View the list of all your installed apps
View the apps’ service files

View the apps’ service files

In Expert Mode, you can review all service files associated with each app, including:

  • Caches
  • Logs
  • Preferences
  • Library items
  • Other support files

This gives you full visibility into how much space each app truly occupies.

Remove the apps’ service files

If your Mac is running low on storage, you can delete only caches and support files without removing the entire application.

Simply select the files you want to clean and click Remove.

Remove the apps’ service files
Uninstall apps completely in one click

Uninstall apps completely in one click

The Free mode allows you to review app files, but complete one-click uninstallation is available in Pro.

To uninstall an app completely:

  1. Select the app.
  2. Click Uninstall
  3. Confirm the deletion.

In Free mode, you would need to manually delete the app executable after clearing support files.

Find the remaining files of removed apps

When apps are removed by dragging them to Trash, their service files often remain hidden on your Mac.

App Cleaner & Uninstaller automatically detects these leftovers in the Remaining Files section.

Find the remaining files of removed apps
Delete remaining files

Delete remaining files

Leftover files accumulate over time and clutter your system. With Pro, you can:

  • Select detected remains
  • Remove them in one click

Regular cleanup helps maintain optimal Mac performance.

Stop programs from running at Mac startup

App Cleaner & Uninstaller shows all apps configured to launch at startup.

You can:

  • Enable or disable startup items instantly
  • Prevent unnecessary apps from slowing down your boot time
Stop programs from running at Mac startup
Remove launch agents

Remove launch agents

Launch agents can continue running background processes even when apps are disabled.

In Pro mode, you can remove launch agents completely with just one click.

Manage extensions

The Extensions section displays:

  • Browser extensions
  • Preference panes
  • Widgets
  • Screen savers
  • Internet plugins
  • Installation files

Some apps continue showing notifications or pop-ups even after being disabled. In such cases, you can permanently delete related extensions.

Manage extensions
Update apps

Update apps

Keeping your software up to date is essential for performance and security. App Cleaner & Uninstaller tracks the versions of all your installed programs and notifies you when a newer version is available.

In the Pro mode, you can skip the hassle of updating each app individually; simply select all outdated programs and perform a bulk update in a single click.

Check apps security

Protect your Mac with built-in security insights. You can:

  • Review app permissions (camera, microphone, location, etc.)
  • Detect potential privacy risks
  • Verify Apple Notarization status to ensure apps are scanned and approved by Apple
Check apps security
Get AI insights

Get AI insights

Forgot what a particular app does? The AI App Summary provides:

  • A brief explanation of the app’s purpose
  • Context for unfamiliar or rarely used programs

This helps you confidently decide what to keep or remove.

Choose default apps

You can assign default applications for specific file types. For this, go to Menu → select Open With.

In the window that appears, select a file extension, choose your preferred application from the list, and apply the changes. It’s the fastest way to customize how your Mac launches different file types.

Choose default apps
Restore accidentally deleted apps

Restore accidentally deleted apps

You can view your removal history and restore apps that were accidentally deleted.

To enable this feature, make sure permanent deletion is disabled in Settings.


As you can see, even the Free mode provides powerful tools to analyze and organize your Mac applications. However, the Pro mode transforms App Cleaner & Uninstaller into a complete Mac app management solution

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