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CleanMyMac
“Clean, optimize and monitor your Mac in a few clicks without risking breaking the system.”
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Quick summary
Ideal formacOS users who want to recover disk space and keep their Mac fast without risk
Use caseCache cleanup, removal of useless files, clean uninstallation of apps
StrengthReassuring interface that guides you step by step, no risk of deleting critical files
WeaknessTruly occasional use, macOS handles a good part of these optimizations itself
CleanMyMac is useful a few times a year for a deep cleanup. For daily use, macOS manages very well on its own.
Pros & cons
Pros
- One-click cleanup: application cache, temporary files, system logs
- Clean uninstallation: also removes an app's preferences and leftover files
- Smart Scan: quick analysis of recoverable space in 30 seconds
- Performance monitor: CPU, RAM, network in real time in the menu bar
- Included in Setapp at no extra cost
Cons
- Occasional use, macOS 13+ handles cache and memory very well on its own
- Some features (RAM optimization) have a marginal impact in practice
- The app itself uses resources to run in the background
Pricing
Recommended
Setapp
~€9.99/month (Setapp subscription)/month
- Full CleanMyMac X included in Setapp
- Unlimited updates
- 200+ macOS apps included
Setapp subscribers who already use the suite
Annual subscription
€3.33/month (€39.99/year)/month
- Full system cleanup
- Clean uninstallation of applications
- Real-time performance monitor
- Malware detection
Users without a Setapp subscription
Comparison with the alternatives
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OnyX
Better at:Free, access to advanced system settings, for experienced users
Worse at:Technical interface, not guided, risk of mistakes for beginners
OnyX if you know what you are doing and want full control. CleanMyMac if you want safety and simplicity.
Native macOS (Storage Management)
Better at:Free, built in, enough for most needs
Worse at:Less granularity on caches and leftover files from apps
Check the macOS "Storage Recommendations" first. CleanMyMac to go further once in a while.
Compatibility
Final verdict
Value for money: Good
“Useful once in a while to recover space and cleanly uninstall apps. Not a daily tool.”
I recommend it toSetapp users who want to clean their Mac a few times a year without risk.
Not suited forUsers who think the app will significantly "speed up" their Mac, or who want to use it daily.