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Purge vs DevCleaner
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Purge
7.0Clears caches and junk files by moving them to the Trash
DevCleaner
8.0Reclaim storage used for Xcode caches
| Metric | Purge | DevCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 253 | 79 |
| 90-day Installs | 253 | 198 |
| 365-day Installs | 253 | 1.1K |
| Version | 1.11.1 | 2.8.0-511 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 1.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 61 | 63 |
| Open Issues | 19 | 15 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7d ago | 11mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 12, 2026 | Sep 13, 2022 |
Reviews
Purge
Purge is a macOS utility that safely clears caches and junk files by moving them to the Trash, ensuring nothing is lost. It's ideal for users looking to free up space and maintain system performance.
Purge clears caches and junk files by moving them to the Trash.
Pros
- + Safely moves files to the Trash instead of deleting them
- + Open-source with a strong community and active maintenance
- + User-friendly interface for cleaning up macOS
Cons
- - Low recent installs may indicate limited visibility
- - Name could lead to unintended associations
DevCleaner
DevCleaner is a specialized tool for developers to reclaim storage space occupied by Xcode caches. It efficiently removes unnecessary build artifacts, derived data, and other cache files, making it an essential utility for developers working with Xcode.
Removes Xcode caches and derived data to free up storage space.
Pros
- + Specifically targets Xcode cache management, which is crucial for developers
- + Includes a command-line tool for integration with CI/CD pipelines
- + Open-source with a clear GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates
- - Past issues with permission requests, though resolved