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PreferenceCleaner vs Pearcleaner
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PreferenceCleaner
6.0Utility to simplify the task of deleting preference files
Pearcleaner
8.0Utility to uninstall apps and remove leftover files from old/uninstalled apps
| Metric | PreferenceCleaner | Pearcleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 3.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 9.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 19 | 42.8K |
| Version | 2.0 | 5.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | 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 | Nov 9, 2013 | Aug 3, 2024 |
Reviews
PreferenceCleaner
PreferenceCleaner simplifies the process of deleting preference files on macOS. It offers a user-friendly interface for system maintenance, benefiting users who seek to troubleshoot or optimize their Mac.
Deletes preference files to help with system optimization and troubleshooting.
Pros
- + Simplifies the deletion of preference files
- + User-friendly interface for system maintenance
- + Helps with troubleshooting and optimization
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support
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