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Decloner vs Pearcleaner

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Decloner

6.0
Utilities

Duplicate files finder

Pearcleaner

8.0
Utilities

Utility to uninstall apps and remove leftover files from old/uninstalled apps

Metric Decloner Pearcleaner
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 4.4K
90-day Installs 1 10.7K
365-day Installs 24 40.1K
Version 1.6.3 5.4.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars - 11.7K
GitHub Forks - 279
Open Issues - 43
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Python Swift
Last GitHub Commit 11mo ago 3mo ago
First Seen Feb 1, 2021 Aug 3, 2024

Reviews

Decloner

Decloner is a macOS app designed to efficiently find and remove duplicate files, helping users optimize their storage space. It is particularly useful for users with large collections of files who want to declutter their systems. The app offers a straightforward solution to identify redundant files, making it a handy tool for anyone looking to manage their digital storage effectively.

Decloner scans your system to identify and remove duplicate files.

Pros

  • + Native macOS integration for seamless performance
  • + Free and open-source under the MIT license
  • + Helps users efficiently manage and optimize storage space

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, which may affect security and functionality
  • - Lack of community support and engagement

Pearcleaner

Pearcleaner is a free, source-available macOS utility that helps users uninstall apps and remove leftover files. It's unique for its transparency, fair-code licensing, and integration with Homebrew, making it ideal for users seeking a reliable app cleaner.

Uninstalls apps and removes leftover files.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Integrates with Homebrew
  • + Active community support

Cons

  • - Unclear license terms
  • - Some user-reported issues