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Pearcleaner vs FreeMacSoft AppCleaner

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Pearcleaner

8.0
Utilities

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

FreeMacSoft AppCleaner

8.0
Utilities

Application uninstaller

Metric Pearcleaner FreeMacSoft AppCleaner
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3.0K 3.8K
90-day Installs 9.6K 11.4K
365-day Installs 42.9K 49.4K
Version 5.4.3 3.7
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 11.7K —
GitHub Forks 279 —
Open Issues 43 —
License NOASSERTION —
Language Swift —
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago —
First Seen Aug 3, 2024 Nov 8, 2013

Reviews

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

FreeMacSoft AppCleaner

AppCleaner is a macOS application uninstaller that removes unwanted apps and their associated files, offering a clean and organized system experience. It's particularly useful for users who need a thorough cleanup process beyond standard uninstallation.

AppCleaner uninstalls macOS applications and removes leftover files and system references.

Pros

  • + Efficiently removes unwanted applications and associated files
  • + User-friendly interface with a clean design
  • + Regular updates ensure compatibility with newer macOS versions

Cons

  • - No free version available
  • - Limited customization options