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AppCleaner vs Mole: catalog facts
AppCleanerMole
Free

Free.

Free

Free and open source.

macOS macOS, Command line
  • Removes leftover files a normal uninstall misses
  • Free and simple to use
  • Cleaning, uninstalling and disk analysis in one tool
  • Scriptable command-line interface plus a native app
  • macOS only
  • Cannot detect files an app hides outside standard locations
  • macOS only
  • Cleanup tools can delete files you wanted if used carelessly
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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