App Cleaner & Uninstaller

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Supports macOS 11.0-27

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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Trustpilot rating 4.9/5

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Notarized by Apple

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2-day full-featured trial

3 easy steps to get started

Download and open
the DMG file

Drag the app to the
Applications folder

Launch and uninstall
unneeded apps

What you get with 2‑day free trial

  • Uninstall apps
  • Remove extensions
  • Update apps
  • Reset apps
  • Remove leftover files
  • Clear apps’ cache
  • Manage startup items
  • 48 hours of full access

Top-rated by industry leaders and our community


Hundred percent agree with this, the app cleaner module has a pretty good update function, it now works very well with App Store apps…

– robfol

App Cleaner & Uninstaller from Nektony is a simple and easy-to-use application.

– Chris Barylick from Macworld

The easiest way to completely uninstall a game on the Mac is with App Cleaner & Uninstaller.

– Alexander Fox from Make Tech Easier

The App Cleaner & Uninstaller software is great, it’s efficient, it gets rid of unneeded files taking up space.

– Rafael Barake from Trustpilot

I have used their App Cleaner & Uninstaller for several years and I am absolutely satisfied with the quality of the app work…

– Li Oryna from Apple Discussion

…Not only does it assist you to quickly uninstall unwanted applications, but it also helps you find remaining files that are hard to find.

– MacUpdate

It’s a useful tool to clean a mess on your device. My favourite one.

– Aleksandra P. from Findstack

Pricing

starting at $7.95/month

Developer

Nektony LLC

Available in 9 languages

EN, ES, DE, FR, UK, ZH, JA, IT, RU

Release notes

2026

Version 10.0 – September 2026

  • Added the Network Access tab to see how much internet traffic each app uses and block the apps you don’t want online.
  • Added the Incompatible Applications filter to spot apps that won’t run on your version of macOS.
  • Redesigned the menu bar app and added network traffic control to it.
  • Expanded the Updates database by over 1,200 apps, now covering Safari extensions and Homebrew command-line tools.
  • Improved the app update mechanism.
  • Improved localization for a clearer experience in your language.
  • Improved overall app stability and reliability.

Version 9.4 – August 2026

  • Improved the app update mechanism.
  • Improved localization for a clearer experience in your language.
  • Improved overall app stability and reliability.

Version 9.3 – July 2026

  • Improved the engine for finding app support files and identifying which apps they belong to.
  • Expanded update detection and installation to support a wider range of apps.
  • Improved the removal of system extensions associated with uninstalled apps.
  • Added support for the tinted app icon style on macOS.
  • Improved overall app stability.

Version 9.2 – May 2026

  • Added the ability to manage app permissions for system access and folders. You can review and revoke them directly from App Cleaner & Uninstaller.
  • Made AI App Summary and app permissions available in Expert Mode. All app details are now visible in both modes.
  • Expanded the list of supported apps in the Updates tab to help you keep more of your apps up to date.
  • Added a dedicated Updates section to the Skip List, making it easier to ignore specific app versions you don’t want to update.

Version 9.1.1 – March 2026

  • Improved app update mechanism.
  • Updated hint texts for better clarity.
  • Minor internal improvements and refinements.

Version 9.1 – February 2026

  • Added Security Insights: view app permissions for system settings and folders, check Apple notarization status.
  • Introducing AI App Summary to help you understand what each app on your Mac is for.
  • Added detection of available updates for iOS apps installed on Mac.
  • Improved Updates tab with an expanded database of supported apps.
  • Improved memory usage and overall performance.
  • Fixed minor bugs and stability issues.

Version 9.0.4 – January 2026

  • Improved app update mechanism, including Homebrew and App Store apps.
  • Expanded the list of apps that can be updated.
  • Improved the mechanism that matches files to their corresponding apps for removal.
  • Improved detection and cleanup of application support files.
  • Various stability and reliability improvements.

2025

Version 9.0.2 – November, 2025

  • Improved updating of installed applications.

Version 9.0.1 – November, 2025

  • Improved user interface for better compatibility with the latest version of macOS.

Version 9.0 – October, 2025

  • Complete app redesign for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
  • Faster scanning process for even better performance.
  • Expanded the list of supported apps for updates.
  • Improved the mechanism that matches files to their corresponding apps for removal.

Version 8.7.2 – September, 2025

  • Implemented support for VoiceOver screen reader.
  • Faster app update process on the Updates tab.
  • Expanded the list of apps supported for update detection and installation.

Version 8.7.1 – August, 2025

  • Enhanced app update engine with an expanded list of supported apps.
  • Memory usage optimization for the App Cleaner & Uninstaller agent.
  • Redesigned Settings interface for easier navigation and configuration.
  • Localization improvements across all supported languages.
  • Improved uninstall process for apps that include background agents.
  • Faster scanning performance.
  • Expanded the database of supported apps for update detection and installation.
  • Fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability.
  • Improved stability when handling language resources in rare scenarios.

Version 8.6.2 – July, 2025

  • Optimized for macOS Tahoe Beta and updated to fix related issues.
  • Smoothed out a few interface issues for a cleaner user experience.

Version 8.6.1 – June, 2025

  • Enhanced the update functionality to ensure better performance.
  • Improved the functionality of the “Show in Finder” command.
  • Resolved various minor issues.

Version 8.6 – May, 2025

  • Improved the display of names in the Remaining Files tab for better clarity.
  • Refined file allocation rules in the Remaining Files and Applications tabs.
  • Enhanced the application uninstallation process for faster performance.
  • Greatly expanded the list of supported applications available for updates.
  • Resolved the issue with dragging the agent icon in the menu bar.
  • Implemented numerous bug fixes to improve overall stability and performance.

Version 8.5 – April, 2025

  • Enhanced update detection for installed applications
  • Redesigned for improved functionality and efficiency
  • Added a Drag & Drop area to the “Applications” tab for quick and easy app uninstallation
  • Optimized the uninstallation process for faster performance
  • Improved the update search mechanism to ensure greater accuracy
  • Fixed minor bugs and imperfections

2024

Version 8.4.3 – November, 2024

  • Enhanced light and dark mode support
  • Improved the appearance of additional windows
  • Refined file search by name
  • Upgraded the integrated HelpDesk system for more efficient support
  • Added descriptions for Internet Policy to clarify the purpose of network connections
  • Enhanced interface with minor visual updates.
  • Optimized link handling and overall app performance.
  • Fixed several issues for smoother user experience.

Version 8.4.2 – October, 2024

  • Improved handling of system folders during scanning
  • Enhanced performance of the multilingual version of the app
  • Improved functionality of the built-in HelpDesk system
  • Optimized performance of the application monitor
  • Minor interface improvements

Version 8.4.1 – August, 2024

  • Added “Skip List” for managing updates in the Updater tab
  • Enhanced localization support for multiple languages
  • Improved functionality of the Helper option
  • Optimized animations for the Dark Mode
  • Minor interface improvements
  • Improved the “About” window
  • Fixed various bugs and improved the overall user experience

Version 8.4 – July, 2024

  • Implemented a new agent for monitoring the applications’ state
  • Improved the Settings window for better compatibility with the localized versions
  • Optimized the scanning speed on certain systems for faster performance
  • Addressed and corrected issues with interface elements in the Settings window
  • Improved compatibility and performance for the latest macOS

Version 8.3 – June, 2024

  • Added a new feature of keeping apps up-to-date
  • Moved the “Open with” option to the View menu
  • Added displaying the developer’s name for the installed applications
  • Improved the search for applications
  • Fixed minor interface issues

Version 8.2.7 – March, 2024

  • Added information to the Removal history
  • Improved searching for service files
  • Updated the application’s updating framework

Version 8.2.5 – January, 2024

  • Improved searching for Remaining Files
  • Fixed minor interface issues for the latest version of macOS

2023

Version 8.2.5 – December, 2023

  • Improved searching for Startup programs
  • Fixed minor interface issues in the Settings window

Version 8.2.4 – October, 2023

  • Improved the scanning speed on macOS Sonoma
  • Added the “Remove” command to the context menu of the “Remaining files” option
  • Improved the size displaying of detected and removed files

Version 8.2.3 – September, 2023

  • Improved compatibility with macOS Sonoma
  • Fixed minor interface issues

Version 8.2.2 – September, 2023

  • Improved searching for the applications’ service files
  • Added improvements according users’ requests

Version 8.2.1 – July, 2023

  • Improved displaying a large number of selected files

Version 8.2 – June, 2023

  • Improved operating with startup programs on macOS Ventura
  • Fixed minor issues in the Removal window interface

Version 8.1.4 – May, 2023

  • Fixed minor issues in the “About” window
  • Reduced application file size

Version 8.1.2 – April, 2023

  • Improved searching for the applications’ service files
  • Improved managing startup programs
  • Improved scanning of the applications that are added to the backup folders
  • Fixed minor issues in localizations

Version 8.1.1 – February, 2023

  • Improved the search for the applications’ service files
  • Improved the user interface of Settings and the main window
  • Fixed localization issues

Version 8.1 – January, 2023

  • Added the Dark mode support
  • Improved the scanning for installed applications
  • Added improvements according users’ requests

2022

Version 8.0.4 – December, 2022

  • Added improvements at users’ requests

Version 8.0.3 – November, 2022

  • Improved the scanning speed to support smoother work on macOS Ventura
  • Added more apps for complete uninstalling
  • Improved searching for remaining files
  • Added improvements at users’ requests

Version 8.0.2 – October, 2022

  • Optimized for macOS Ventura
  • Improved behavior of the command Show in Finder for folders

Version 7.8.2 – August, 2022

  • Improved the search for applications’ service files
  • Improved the search for remaining files

Version 7.8 – June, 2022

  • Reduced time for removing service files
  • Added Ukrainian localization
  • Improved checking of removed applications for a complete cleanup
  • Improved the removal of applications installed by Homebrew
  • Fixed minor interface issues

Version 7.7.1 – April, 2022

  • Improved the search for applications’ service files
  • Added handling of a potential system error when moving the application in quarantine
  • Fixed a grammar error in Italian localization
  • Fixed minor interface issues

Version 7.6 – February, 2022

  • Added Italian localization
  • Improved the search for remaining files


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