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AppCleaner
What it is
AppCleaner is a free macOS application for uninstalling unwanted apps and finding files associated with them. Drop an application onto its window to see related files distributed across the system, review the results, and choose whether to delete them. Version 3.7 improves searches for related files in Application Scripts and asks users to grant Full Disk Access; without that permission, some files may remain. It can search for files tied to system apps, but does not remove the system apps themselves. Downloads are listed for several macOS ranges: version 3.7 for macOS 15 and later, 3.6.8 for macOS 10.14 up to 15.6, 3.6 for macOS 10.13, and 3.4 for macOS 10.10 up to 10.12. Version 3.6 added native Apple M1 support. The app can detect apps in disk images and offer to remove the image file instead. A preference can hide protected apps, and the login item appears in System Settings. Version 3.7 updated the Sparkle updater to fix a security issue; updates have been served over HTTPS since version 3.2.
For and against
For
- Free macOS app uninstaller.
- Shows related files for review before deletion.
- Searches for files associated with system apps.
- Native Apple M1 support was added in version 3.6.
- Can detect apps in disk images.
Against
- Some files may remain without Full Disk Access.
- System apps cannot be removed.
- Available versions vary by macOS release.
The verdict
AppCleaner provides a straightforward way to review associated files while removing unwanted Mac apps. Check version compatibility and the Full Disk Access requirement first.
Who it suits
It suits Mac users who want to review and remove application-related files during uninstalling. Users should choose a download matching their macOS version and consider the Full Disk Access prompt.
Plans and prices
AppCleaner
macOS app uninstaller · supported macOS versions vary by download
Read 5 Oct 2026 · freemacsoft.net
On the record
- Apple silicon
- Version 3.6 added native Apple M1 support.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Contact
- The maker's site lists [email protected].freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Current version
- The download page lists version 3.7 for macOS 15 and later.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Disk images
- Version 3.6.4 added detection of apps in disk images and offers to remove the disk image file instead.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists versions for macOS 15 and later, macOS 10.14 up to 15.6, macOS 10.13, and macOS 10.10 up to 10.12.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- File search
- The 3.7 release improved the search for related files in Application Scripts.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Full Disk Access
- Version 3.7 prompts for Full Disk Access and warns that some files may fail to be removed without it.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Launch setting
- Version 3.7 added a setting to choose the default view at launch.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Leftover scan
- Yesfreemacsoft.net · read 21 Sep 2026
- Login item
- The login item uses the modern API and appears in System Settings.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- macOS 27 support
- Version 3.7 added support for macOS 27 (Golden Gate).freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Older macOS versions
- The download page also lists version 3.6.8 for macOS 10.14 up to 15.6, version 3.6 for macOS 10.13, and version 3.4 for macOS 10.10 up to 10.12.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Protected apps
- A preference can hide protected apps, and Apple apps were protected on El Capitan due to System Integrity Protection.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AppCleaner is a small application for thoroughly uninstalling unwanted apps.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Related files
- It finds files distributed throughout the system by an app and lets users delete them.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Removal workflow
- Users can drop an application onto the AppCleaner window, review related files, and click the delete button.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Search
- Version 3.7 improves the search for related files in Application Scripts.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- Version 3.7 updated Sparkle, the in-app updater, to fix a security issue.freemacsoft.net · read 5 Oct 2026
