Apple, iPhone, iPad and iPod Accessory ReviewsCleanMyMac
Macs get dirty too. Just like any OS, there's tons of files that pile up from daily use, unbeknownst to the average user, which you will most likely never need. These files just waste space on your Mac, and there are many solutions out there to deal with this. CleanMyMac by MacPaw is definitely the best looking one. Testing on a PPC and an Intel box, we saw great performance as well with the app.
A few of the features CleanMyMac uses to muck around and clean up your OS X gunk are Slim Universal Binaries, Clean Unneeded Languages, Logs Rotation, Clean Caches, Quick and Secure Erase, Application Uninstallation, and Killing Trash Left From Buried Applications. To run the basic default scan – two clicks. One to scan, wait a bit, then one to Remove. Of course all of it is easily configured as well – you can select any combination of features to run, and any combination of specifics within those.
My first run of CleanMyMac found over 3.5 GB of extra stuff, from unneeded languages (sure, you may need Japanese or German translation for your Help application – I don't), to caches (some folks like to turn this off – I think it's a good idea to clear your browser's cache though from time to time, and for other apps it's inconsequential for me), to Intel binaries of apps I have on my PPC machine. The scan was quick, and the removal worked well. I've had no issues at all from this, and I first ran the app over 2 weeks ago.
The design is beautifully done, and makes perfect sense from a usability standpoint as well. Following the standard Snow Leopard UI, MacPaw also make use of a good palette of OS X-ish grays with subtle color hues when needed. And they're in the process of a complete redesign from architecture to front end, CleanMyMac2, which will be coming soon (don't worry – existing users of CleanMyMac get a free upgrade to it). This is the first I'd heard of MacPaw, a fresh software company out of Kiev in the Ukraine, and I'm impressed. Reminds me of the attention to detail Panic is known for.
As an added bonus, and a nice reason to keep CleanMyMac in your weekly use bucket, they include a feature to fully delete applications (including all the system files they add) when you drag them to the trash – similar to AppZapper, an app which normally is $12.95 JUST for that functionality. CleanMyMac can be set to automatically launch any time you drag a .app to the trash, to securely and fully delete the app from the system.
It's an efficient idea to have some sort of system management/cleaner software on your Mac – and CleanMyMac does the job beautifully. And of course – we've got a couple licenses to give away. Leave a comment of your thoughts on the software, and we'll pick two commenters to receive a free license!
thx for the review..sounds like just what I need to keep my NEW baby clean.
I'll check this out, right now I have to use 3 programs to do what this 1 program does.
own it, love it, total space recovered 18.42 gb
sweet i been looking 4 some thing like this i will give a try thanx 4 the info :0) and a free License would make the day lol :0)
Looks pretty cool
This is great. My mac has really been running slow ever since it crashed and I lost all my files and even my backup. This would really come in handy.
i wish i had a MAC
I just got a MacBook Pro, I'd love to get some software like this to keep it running great! Already preforms better than Windows!
I wonder if this application is safe to run on a SSD equipped Mac, due to the limited writes on a SSD?
I know that running tools like Cocktail on SSD will unintentionally reduce the life span of a SSD due to the excessive writes to the drive.
I think it sounds great, im currently using appzapper but i could see this replacing it.
I downloaded the free version, and it's FANTASTIC! I've found loads of things which can be deleted! A great application!
Being a new Mac user this is exactly what I was looking for!!! Would be great to get a license t test it out..
Thanks Modmyi and Cleanmymac…
This software is awesome. I wish i had money to buy a license for me, but i am student. My friend has it and i confirm… GREAT SOFTWARE. Better than onyx in many ways.
i would love a license! i am a new mac user and am always looking for stuff to improve my mac experience!
Sweet! I normally clean my mac manually. Hopefully I won't have to anymore! :P Actually, I have been looking for a good program to do this for me.
Looks like a really useful tool. Would be great to clean my Mac.
Yep, I'd like to clean up and trim down.
Oh by the way, when are the winners announced? I don't think it was specified…
Awesome. I had to uninstall this when Snow Leopard came out because it kept crapping out on me.
Tried it out, says I can free up nearly 4GB. Impressive. It also gives the file paths of everything that's to be deleted, so technically if I did it manually I wouldn't have to pay for the app.
absolutely stunning!
It sounds like a great way to keep my computer working properly and my homework non-corrupted and keep my grades in the clear.
Cool! Would love to give this a try, might even buy it afterwards!
I need this for my family's mac. Starting to slow down because of so much crap.
I just ran a scan on my MBP and there was 2.8 GB of junk!! I need this. I know I wasn't crazy when I though this machine is slower than when I bought it new… license please.
this program sounds amazing and totally would help with the issues im having with my imac
That reminds me of CCleaner for my old PC
This app looks great!!!! Extremely useful, much more than appzapper!
So, XSlimmer + AppZapper = CleanMyMac?
But, is the cleaning unused langs/binaries a such improvement? It will save you few gigs on your hdd, sure as does xslimmer, but, do you really need to save that much of space, when for a few bucks you can buy yourself an external hdd with tenths times more space?
Look, i upgraded my '08 imac with Velociraptor WD, so i have 300 gigs on the Mac. And i also have a 2TB external hdd and have never thought about insufficient space on HD's.
If this app new how to clean the mess after programs which use .pkg type installation (like MS office), that would be really useful.
So, XSlimmer + AppZapper = CleanMyMac?
But, is the cleaning unused langs/binaries a such improvement? It will save you few gigs on your hdd, sure as does xslimmer, but, do you really need to save that much of space, when for a few bucks you can buy yourself an external hdd with tenths times more space?
Look, i upgraded my '08 imac with Velociraptor WD, so i have 300 gigs on the Mac. And i also have a 2TB external hdd and have never thought about insufficient space on HD's.
If this app new how to clean the mess after programs which use .pkg type installation (like MS office), that would be really useful.
Looks awesome! I'm always downloading and deleting stuff for school, so i'm sure that this would come in handy all the time!
I've always wondered if just clicking and dragging stuff out of the applications folder would actually delete everything from the app. This software looks great for that.
arent tools like this for Mac dangerous? I assume from all the good reviews this one is relatively safe…
This looks like a much better app than others I've seen. The interface is clean and straight to the point. I'd love a code. Using Macs for awhile now, I still end up having to reformat the drive every 6 months or so. I'd like to not have to do this anymore… (At least once a year would be nice…) = )
I think this application would work out quite well. I've also, thought about something like this to keep the MBP working and running smoothly. A free license would be awesome and thanks for the review!
I have 3 macs and i have no idea where all my space keeps going. I just thought it packed up and went to live in somebody else computer.
Nice idea! I've been needing a good clean on my Mac lately but wasn't sure what kind of programs were out there! I've had my Mac for 2.5 years and it's loved every day, but never cleaned. :-
I've needed a program like this so bad. im a senior in high school and im about to go into college but my macbook airs been so slow lately. i figured its because my OS is dirty but i cant afford to buy a program like this. CleanMyMac would be really helpfull to me so please hook it up!
I will be giving this a try with or ith the free license. There is nothing like a clean machine….
definitely something I'm interested in as my HD on my MBP is filling up quickly!
I would love this because all i see on my mac is that stupid spinning circle all day long
wooo!! been looking for something like this for a while now
Great cleaning software, used friends before and all I can say is I can tell the difference in application speeds.
This look amazing and exactly what i need. I have a 5 year old white macbook that is on its last legs and i am always struggling to free up space on its old hard drive, if i had a tool like this it could make my use of my old MB that much more enjoyable and I'm sure it will help lessen the strain on my current macbook while i save up for a new one. The GUI and everything make this app look very professional and well worth the cost of ownership.
Using a different app for cleaning now. interface is pretty basic on my current one. love the looks of this one being reviewed. would love a free copy? keep up the good work anyways. Thanks
Just download cleanmymac! Did a scan and found over 1 GB of junk!!! Sadly was I was only able to remove about 200mb as it's a trail version.
I was amazed how quick it found everything and all the different options available…All i need now is the full version…
(cough, free license)
Anyone else begging for a license weather you get it or not it's worth giving the trail version ago.
I use CleanMyMac on a regular basis and have never found any problems with it. MY macbook runs and performs like new every time. This is a highly recommended software.
tryed few freeware apps, but this one is awsome, nice design and functionality. absolutly gonna need this!
This app sounds amazing. I have had a great experience with my mac so far and I am extremely happy that I put in a few extra bucks to pay for a better machine (than a PC). I thrive on having the power of my 27" iMac in my hands and this program sounds like it could make it even better! A free license would be magnificent and aid me in my iphone development to help prevent encounters with the very few crashes macs are susceptible to. This program is exactly what the mac needs, not those scamming "Free Virus Removal" websites that usually try to pull you into their evil wrath and, in turn, just gifting you with a real virus. The quality of this programs looks and the way you make it sound urges me to think that it must be the first REAL cleanup utility for the mac. Most are scams as mentioned above and with a license I would become an even more successful developer. Thanks for all of your magnificent news on apple and these wonderful programs for the macs/iphones. Keep it up Modmyi!
First of all, thanks for posting this.. I have been looking for exactly this. I used to be a pc user and thank the lord I am not anymore. This is a great tool. Used the demo and it found tons of stuff for me. Can't remove it all with the demo, it is a nice little teaser thats for sure lol.. Would love to get a free license! CleanMyMac and ModMyI you rock!
Looks like its very useful. I imagine someone can clean up loads of junk with this program, especially with someone like me who installs and uninstalls stuff on their mac all the time.
I need to CleanMyMac, thing's getting cluttered and this software looks like the key.
got a new macbook the other week… this would be awesome to have
Sounds good and the interface looks good too, if i don't get the free licenses i'll definitely give it a try.
Looks like a very useful piece of software, I'd love to give it a try.
I've been using this software for a bit on all of my macs. Really great stuff. Has never caused a program to crash or lose info.
I neeeeeeed this, you should see my desktop alone. I can't imagine how bad it is under the surface!
Been using Onyx for years. May give this a spin when I get a chance.
There's so much you-know-what on my mac, this would definitely help out!
after clean all this, i feel like my mac is faster on booting and shut down
OOOO, I NEED this! I keep running out of space and have to find stuff that i don't need at the moment and roll them over to a back up drive! This will help from having to do that all the time!
umm…its got a nice interface with many needed features
I want a free license to CleanMyMac.
Impressive! Who knew my Mac was so "dirty"?
I wish i could clean my mac with this D: I already edited the clean my mac logo in photoshop and made it blue for a dock icon if/when I get it xD
Great!!!! I'm a video editor and graphic designer and have been plagued with problems like these ever since I started using a Mac. Really makes a difference when time is money!!!!!!
saweet. looks like a nice interface. can't wait to try it out. please?
I could use this on my MBP. Sounds perfect.
Impressive, and something I didn't know I could run on a mac, I'd buy it!
wow.. I would really like to try this app out..
This is great, this would free up enough space for more pics in iphoto.
I have used the demo and it amazing at what it does it just simply wonderfull its one of the best mac apps anyone can have
Hi everyone I use Ccleaner on my MS PC at work. This sounds like a similar program for Macs. Nice I would like to try it and report back to everyone.
Oh wait, I thought you were going to talk about compressed air and cleaning wipes…
You DO have to be careful when updating your currently installed Applications. I had to repurchase an Xtorrent code because the CleanMyMac automatically scrapped the info that had my activation code on. By the time the new Xtorrent update came in (there are so many weekly updates for 2.0) it had cleared my content and Xtorrent had no idea of my previous activation code. Just a heads up for anyone who gives this application too much trust!
ive been using this for about a year now and its great. Just be careful which progammes you use it on because some issues come up after deleting the waste or so called waste but awesome otherwise.
Downloaded the free trial and just used it on my 13 macbook. Cant believe it freed up 3gb of memory for me. Works great and fast.
oooo Sounds great! i've been using Disk inventory X to view what was taking up space but then it was up to me to get rid of everything manually… this would be a great way to clean up my mac if i were to be so lucky to receive a license
This is BY FAR going to be the most useful app I get in a verryyyyy long time
looks nice i like the UI. I currently use Tech Tool 5 and iTool but this new app could eliminate one, like a twofer :)
i think want this!
Submariner23 – nice, just say it out loud
I want one as well!
sounds useful, have about 5years of junk on my mac
Looks like something I could use being that I have so many programs and docs, etc. that I'm sure I don't need in my Mac. Shows how even Mac can get it's hands dirty on the web.
My mac is about 1 yr old and gets cluttered through daily usage. I could use CleanMyMac because it seems to be a useful all in one utility to get my mac running smoothly and get rid of all the unnecessary files. Hope to win a license.
I've used AppCleaner for a while, which is effective, but this looks a lot more comprehensive! Will definitely have a go with this.
Perfect timing..I have been doing some research over the last couple weeks on several different cleaning utilities and after reading this little article the seeing the screenshots. Looks very clean and effective. Gonna try it out for sure. Thanks MMi
Sweet this looks awesome can't wait to try it out
That is a cool sounding app. I'll have to definitely look into this. Thanks for the review.
Sccchhhhhhhqqquuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeee.
Ahh, the sound of a freshly cleaned Mac!
Wow, first post!
I definitely enjoyed using this software. I have only owned my mac for a short time but it seems I am prone to "littering" on my HD as much as with my old windows clunker.
Here's hoping for a free licence!
have been looking for something like this for quite a while now…..god knows my pr0n downloading over the years has left its mark in my directories. Anyway, would love to get the license, cheers mmi….
That would be great for my Mac. I really like the UI and the color palette.
A friend of mine uses this program. It works great. I just wish I had a Mac to use this with.
This application is effective and simple. Simplicity is very important and it’s one of the reasons, why people buy a Mac. It deserves a 5 out of 5. Why? Because I can’t think of any bad sides. We all want a fast computer.
Sounds like a great product. Hopefully I'll win a copy. Thanks for the give away.
sounds great, please help me change my luck, (sop story time) I am trying to manually clean up my mac (its all i can do as I have been in a motor bike accident and cant do much, would love to get a copy)
this is so cool ! do want
Seems like a very useful tool. Might give it a try.
Finally! I've been looking for something like this.
My mac needs more space, I need more space, and this world needs more space. So give it to meh
Thats great. With my 128 SSD I hope to win this licence… should do alot of good on my small drive
I really need this, I'm a virgin mac user, just got a new Macbook Pro, and love downloading stuff from the net, so need something thats gonna keep my new baby clean!
Wow, sounds like the only thing I'll need to keep my Mac running like day one.
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I have CleanMyMac on my new MacBook Pro and I love it…saved me 1gb right after i got it
watch this video to download it for free without torrent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BfxtA7uoFk