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CleanMyMac vs Pearcleaner: catalog facts
CleanMyMac	Pearcleaner
Paid Paid app with a free trial.	Free Free to download and use.
macOS	macOS
Several maintenance tasks combined in one Smart Care scan Includes a malware scanner alongside cleanup	Removes leftover files along with the app Finder integration
macOS only Full use requires buying after the trial	macOS only Source-available license, not OSI open source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Source-available (fair-code)
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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