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Supports macOS 11.0-26

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Trustpilot rating 4.8/5

Notarized by Apple

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 the 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 space.

– Rafael Barake from Trustpilot

I use 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, UA, ZH, JA, IT, RU

Release notes

2026

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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