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CleanMyMac vs PureMac: catalog facts
CleanMyMac	PureMac
Paid Paid app with a free trial.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with no subscription.
macOS	macOS, Command line
Several maintenance tasks combined in one Smart Care scan Includes a malware scanner alongside cleanup	Cleans Xcode, Homebrew and system caches App uninstaller that finds orphaned files
macOS only Full use requires buying after the trial	macOS only Cleanup permanently deletes files, so selections need care
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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