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AppCleaner vs CleanMyMac: catalog facts
AppCleaner	CleanMyMac
Free Free.	Paid Paid app with a free trial.
macOS	macOS
Removes leftover files a normal uninstall misses Free and simple to use	Several maintenance tasks combined in one Smart Care scan Includes a malware scanner alongside cleanup
macOS only Cannot detect files an app hides outside standard locations	macOS only Full use requires buying after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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