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EDITOR NOTES
Upgrades from previous versions are $3.99.
DESCRIPTION
AppDelete is an uninstaller for Macs that will remove not only Applications but also Widgets, Preference Panes, Plugins and Screensavers along with their associated files. Without AppDelete these associated items will be left behind to take up space and potentially cause issues. For a proper uninstall don't just delete but be sure to AppDelete!
You can drag any item that can be uninstalled onto AppDelete: Applications, Widgets, Preference Panes, Plugins, Screensavers, etc. You can also activate AppDelete in many ways: dragging items onto main window, onto dock icon, selecting in menu, right-clicking using AppDelete workflow, and throwing items in the trash. When the preview screen appears you can uncheck any items you would like to exclude. You also have several choices: delete the items, log only the items, or archive (copy) the items to a .zip file for safekeeping or reinstall at a later date. The items you delete will be moved to the trash and arranged in a folder so that you can see exactly what was deleted and you know exactly where it came from. The items will not be removed from your computer until you empty them from your trash. You can also undo the last delete if you choose.
There are various options to make your AppDelete experience complete: Quick search panels to help choose items for deletion, Force Empty Trash, an Orphans feature to search and delete orphaned files, Install from Archive even for another Mac, various options in Preferences, and more...Try it today!
WHAT'S NEW
Version 3.0.1:
- Addresses minor issues with stability and memory usage
- Refinements in file association
- Other miscellaneous internal improvements
- This is a recommended update for all users. Thank you!
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
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| AppDelete User Reviews (76 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Nov 9 2009 |
SEANC Just a question, how is this different or better than the free AppCleaner? (Version 3.0.1) | |
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 | Nov 9 2009 |
O5220803 AppDelete is a gem! Works perfectly; its added protection capabilities for Apple-installed programs, to prevent their accidental deletion, is a real plus. I is a well planned program that thoroughly removes unwanted applications and their components. Nice work! (Version 3.0.1) | |
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 | Oct 11 2009 |
HOMER1 I'm a previous user of the older AppDelete who at some point in the past switched over to AppCleaner. Ive now been trying out this updated utility (using the Search function so as not to actually delete any applications) against AppCleaner and I did find that on the application Bento as well as a few others it (AppDelete) seems to find at least one additional file (seem to be the "cache" files) beyond what AppCleaner finds, which I would think makes for a more complet deletion. Developer is very responsive to emails and continues to update this application. Works perfectly under Snow Leopard 10.6.1. (Version 3.0) | |
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 | Oct 19 2009 |
REGGIE ASHWORTH thank you very much for the kind words homer1... :-) | |
 | Sep 19 2009 |
TRASPLER It looks very nice and I tempted in buying it but there is one feature which would make the app awesome: A little background agent which will monitor the trash and when you drag an app (or a folder with app(s) inside) into the trash it will automatically trigger AppDelete and let you delete all the associated files for the app. I hope you consider adding this. I'll check the app at a later point and will stick with AppCleaner because I just love this feature too much... (Version 3.0) | |
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 | Sep 19 2009 |
REGGIE ASHWORTH Thanks for the comment traspler! Actually AppDelete has been able to do this since Version 2. Sometimes it gets overlooked but it's just one of the many way to "trigger" AppDelete. In Snow Leopard right-clicking is also much improved due to how services now work and you might find you like this as well. Again thanks and if I can be of any further assistance send me an email and I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Take care! From Reggie Developer for AppDelete (Version 3.0) | |
 | Sep 20 2009 |
TRASPLER Oh, great! Then I must have read the Features page too fast. Thank you for the answer (Version 3.0) | |
 | Sep 20 2009 |
REGGIE ASHWORTH No trouble at all traspler! The info is a bit more complete on my site...it's listed here in the Description. If I can answer any further questions for you just let me know. Take care! | |
 | Sep 19 2009 |
UNXADM Simply amazing. Removing installed programs has never been easier. Simply drag and drop, and the installed program and all it's little pieces are gone. I used to use AppZapper but since there hasn't been any updates in a really long time I found AppDelete, and I am glad I did. The price is quite reasonable for what you get. (Version 3.0) | |
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 | Sep 19 2009 |
REGGIE ASHWORTH I really appreciate the comment unxadm thank you very much! From Reggie Developer for AppDelete (Version 3.0) | |
 | Sep 19 2009 |
MACINTOSH SAUCE I previously used AppZapper until I discovered AppDelete 3.0 today. This is a much better app IMHO. Plus, the developer is actually releasing updates. :-) (Version 3.0) | |
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 | Sep 19 2009 |
REGGIE ASHWORTH Thanks for the comment Macintosh sauce I do appreciate it! From Reggie Developer for AppDelete (Version 3.0) | |
 | Sep 18 2009 |
SCREENTOM Nice app! I like the feature "search for orphans". Works well. (Version 3.0) | |
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 | Sep 18 2009 |
REGGIE ASHWORTH Thanks for the comment screentom I really appreciate it! Reggie Developer for AppDelete (Version 3.0) | |
 | Sep 18 2009 |
KLAGRECA Good job Reggie. 3.0 looks great. You may want to consider simplifying the registration process within the software. Downloading a registered app vs simply using a registration number. (Version 3.0) | |
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 | Sep 18 2009 |
REGGIE ASHWORTH Thanks klagreca for the feedback! I'm always working on improvements and I appreciate you taking the time to post... From Reggie Developer for AppDelete (Version 3.0) | |
 | Aug 6 2009 |
FORMICA I have tried AppDelete 2.2.2, and it's kind of nice. However, when compared with AppCleaner 1.2.2, the difference is striking. AppCleaner does most of the things that all of the reviewers below have asked for, it finds files associated with the main app you deleted that ALL OF THE OTHER SUCH APPS MISS, it is totally unobtrusive and doesn't impact your CPU or memory AT ALL as far as I can tell, it works automatically, and it is FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE! It is truly better than ALL other apps of its kind, and yet it is FREE! If you don't believe me, just look at what "OTHER PEOPLE SUGGEST" above and to the right, just under the four-and-a-half stars this app has earned. As of this writing, of the four apps in this category that people recommend, CleanApp received 4 votes, AppZapper got 8, AppTrap garnered 10, and AppCleaner destroyed the competition with 49 VOTES!! That suggests a level of user satisfaction far, far higher than the others, so much higher in fact that it's apparent that people love it for all its capabilities and performance -- not just its price (which, again, is FREE!). Try AppCleaner, and don't forget to set the preferences to "Protect launched apps," "Protect default apps," and "Enable 3D transitions," also turn on SmartDelete, then one-by-one select the "Applications," "Widgets" and "Others" icons at the top of AppCleaner's main window, and with each one select the "Options" menu (in the Menubar) then "Select All" to instruct AppCleaner to protect all those apps, widgets and other resources from being deleted, then you can uncheck one-by-one all the ones that you don't want AppCleaner to protect. Trust me, you'll love this app with it set like this! Enjoy! (Oh, and BTW, I am in no way affiliated with the makers of AppCleaner, and I don't know them. I just LOVE IT when truly great software is made available for FREE, and I feel such magnanimous developers should be promoted whenever possible, even when it's a bit annoying (as this comment is because it's in another app's MacUpdate space). (Version 2.2.2) | |
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 | Aug 22 2009 |
SJK AppDelete isn't free now. Price: $5.00 (Version 2.2.2) | |
 | Aug 23 2009 |
FORMICA I don't understand your comment - I never said AppDelete was free, I said AppCleaner was free. (Version 2.2.2) | |
 | Aug 23 2009 |
SJK Whoops, you're right. Guess I was temporarily confused from reading too many comments. :) (Version 2.2.2) | |
 | Jul 11 2009 |
SITTING IN THE SUN Just installed it. appzapper which I had been using had long ago stopped working a while ago, I had failed to get it to work again & has not been updated for a long, long long time !. The developer was informed some time ago but no solution has been provided. One feature I did like on appzapper (when it worked) was the genie command that found all the applications on you hd, so you could tick which you wanted to remove. Looking here it also seems the developer of appdelete actually cares about the product (well done). Anyhow the first app I deleted was appzapper ! | |
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 | Jul 13 2009 |
ANONYMOUS thank you very much for the kind feedback. as a note...appdelete is in constant development and look out for more new features coming soon! | |
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