Avast Cleanup Premium

Avast Cleanup Premium scans for unnecessary items and performance issues to help free disk space and improve system speed. Its tools include junk cleanup, startup management, and scheduled maintenance. On Windows, Sleep Mode can stop background programs from using PC resources and resume them when launched. The App Uninstaller finds old or unwanted programs to remove, while Uninstall Simulator temporarily removes apps for evaluation. Browser Cleaner removes cookies, browsing history, login credentials, and caches. Windows disk tools can check and repair errors, defragment hard drives, and optimize storage; Manage Data includes recovery for deleted or damaged files and permanent deletion. Avast lists versions for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, with Windows support specified for versions 10 and 11. Android Premium includes Deep Clean, Automatic Cleaning, Browser Cleaner, Sleep Mode, and a Custom Dashboard. The iPhone and iPad app is free, with Media Cleaner and Secret Files offered through an in-app upgrade. A 30-day trial is available. Listed paid plans include $65.99 a year for one Windows PC, $79.99 a year for 10 devices, and $65.99 a year for one device on Windows or Mac; the listed amounts are renewal prices after first-year introductory pricing.

Avast Cleanup Premium offers cleanup and maintenance tools across desktop and mobile versions, with additional Windows disk and file tools. Review the listed plan and device terms, since pricing and features vary across the available options.

Avast Cleanup Premium may suit people looking to clear junk, manage startup apps, or schedule maintenance. Its Windows tools are relevant to users who also want disk optimization, file recovery, or file deletion options.

Avast Cleanup Premium is a maintenance suite for clearing junk and addressing performance issues across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. It is strongest for Windows users who want cleanup alongside disk and file tools; its multi-device option suits households or people with several types of device. Choose carefully, because the plans differ in device coverage and renewal costs.

Overview

The central draw is range: Avast combines junk cleanup, startup management, and scheduled maintenance with tools for browser data and unwanted apps. On Windows, the package adds disk repair and optimization, file recovery, and permanent deletion. That breadth is useful if you want several maintenance jobs under one subscription, but the Windows extras make the product less compelling on platforms with fewer tools.

Sleep Mode pauses background programs that use PC resources and resumes them when you launch them. It can help manage resource use without uninstalling software. The App Uninstaller finds old or unwanted programs, while its Uninstall Simulator temporarily removes apps so you can evaluate them before committing to removal.

Key features

• Routine cleanup: Avast scans for unnecessary items and performance issues, and includes junk cleanup, a startup manager, and scheduled maintenance. This is a practical bundle for people who want recurring upkeep rather than a cleaner focused on a single task.
• Browser Cleaner: It can remove cookies, browsing history, login credentials, and caches. Removing saved credentials may mean signing in again, so this tool is best used deliberately rather than as an indiscriminate cleanup step.
• Windows disk and file tools: Disk tools check and repair errors, defragment hard drives, and optimize data storage. Manage Data adds recovery for deleted or damaged files and a Data Shredder for permanent deletion. These extras distinguish the Windows offering, though they do not extend the same toolkit to every platform.
• Mobile options: Android paid features include Deep Clean, Automatic Cleaning, Browser Cleaner, Sleep Mode, and a Custom Dashboard. The Android Premium subscription also includes direct contact with Avast Support and its Customer Care team. iPhone and iPad users can get a free Cleanup app, with Media Cleaner and Secret Files available through an in-app upgrade.
• Privacy controls: Android users can opt out of sharing app-usage data with Avast and third-party analytics tools. That choice is useful for privacy-conscious users, though it requires adjusting settings.

Pricing

Avast offers a free plan and a 30-day trial, alongside paid plans. The Windows single-PC option is $65.99 a year at renewal, with a one-device limit. It suits an individual Windows user who values the full Windows toolkit, but it is expensive compared with the introductory annual price of $$29.88 for the one-device Windows plan.

The 10-device plan costs $34.68 a year initially and renews at $79.99 a year. Covering Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS makes it the more practical choice for a multi-device household, but the renewal increase is substantial and should factor into the decision.

For one device, the Windows PC and Mac plans each cost $29.88 a year initially and renew at $65.99 a year. The Windows version is the more feature-rich fit if disk and file tools matter; the Mac plan covers a single Mac. These one-device options do not provide the broader platform coverage of the 10-device subscription. Android subscriptions bought through Google Play work on one device at a time, and uninstalling the app does not cancel the subscription, so cancellation must be handled separately.

Platforms

Avast lists versions for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. The product page specifies Android 10 or later and macOS 10.13 or later; Windows support covers Windows 10 and 11. Windows users get the widest set of disk and file utilities, while iOS users have a free base app with paid upgrades. The precise feature set varies by platform.

Who it's for

Avast Cleanup Premium makes the most sense for Windows users who want cleanup, startup controls, and disk and file tools together, or for multi-device users who can use the 10-device plan across operating systems. It is a weaker fit if you only need basic cleanup, want consistent features across platforms, or need a single subscription to cover more than one device on a one-device plan.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Windows combines cleanup and startup tools with disk repair, optimization, file recovery, and permanent deletion, making the package useful for more than clearing junk.
• Pro: The 10-device subscription spans Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, avoiding separate one-device plans for each platform.
• Con: The one-device plans are restrictive for anyone maintaining several devices, and Android Google Play subscriptions are limited to one active device at a time.
• Con: Introductory annual prices rise at renewal: the 10-device plan goes from $$34.68 to $$79.99, while the one-device Windows and Mac plans renew at $$65.99.
• Con: The feature mix varies across platforms, so Mac and mobile users should not expect the Windows disk and file tools.

Alternatives

PC Optimization Software is a useful starting point if you want to compare options across the category.

• CCleaner is worth considering if you want a freemium cleaner with a free plan and coverage for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
• Avira System Speedup is another freemium, multi-platform option with a free plan and trial; its Pro plan covers one PC.
• Norton Utilities Ultimate may suit users seeking a paid 10-device subscription, priced at $69.99 a year.
• Advanced SystemCare is a Windows-only freemium alternative whose free plan includes PC cleaning, startup optimization, and resource optimization.
• Microsoft PC Manager is a Windows option if you want a free plan rather than a paid maintenance suite.
• Glary Utilities is a Windows freemium alternative with a free plan and a Professional plan for three PCs at $39.95 a year.
• Wise Care 365 is a Windows freemium choice whose free plan includes cleanup, speed optimization, hardware inventory, privacy protection, monitoring, and automatic updates.
• Auslogics BoostSpeed offers a free Windows plan with diagnostics, basic cleanup, registry cleanup, and disk defragmentation.

Verdict

Avast Cleanup Premium is a strong fit for Windows users who want a single suite for cleanup, maintenance, and disk and file tasks, and for multi-device users who can make use of its 10-device coverage. Its breadth is the main reason to choose it; uneven platform features and sharp renewal increases are the main reasons to look elsewhere or compare alternatives before subscribing.