It used to be cost effective and has a nice, interface. It is ONLY proactive in that it reminds you when you haven't run it recently. MY complaint is they've crawled on the $50/yr fee structure. I'm being $50/yr to death. IF I used my computer for business, perhaps worth the expense. as a private individual, they've priced themselves out of reach. I'm now using a couple of much lower cost tools to do the same thing. Wish the pricing change hadn't come. I was happy with the product
A superior, cheaper and more complete alternative is Intego's VirusBarrier for $25, or Intego Mac Premium Bundle, which adds ContentBarrier, NetBarrier, Personal Backup and Washing Machine, all for $40. https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/46395/mac-premium-bundle-x9
NOT impressed! It missed malware and viruses that both Bitdefender and ClamXav found with ease. Bitdefender and ClamXav are both free and far superior than this lame Macscan, which is a PAID antivirus! DON'T waste your money! NOT worth it!
I own this, but still do not understand it. Application is not pro active, one has run what want done. I want an application with ongoing protection. Update very easy.
Most of the people here only have ONE post, which rates this application as 5 stars! Very suspicious about this approach and disappointed in MacUpdate not to pick up on it. My rating for MacScan is a solid 3. It's good, but overpriced... and rarely updated.
It might find the cookies, etc., but in the process everything became so slow it essentially made my MacBook Pro unusable. So, I uninstalled it and do not use it. BTW, IMO there are better ways with other applications to keep one's computer free of unwanted cookies, viruses, etc.
Hi, I've bought because I'm not 100% lucky with the super "bitdefender."
MacScan I use more than 7 years. My super "bitdefender" was not able to delete 4 malware and 1 trojan! That's why I bought the "super MacScan 3" - super program. Perfect, simple, cheap, I am very happy. My burglar threats have been solved! I recommend buying unconditionally, and use. I have Mac. Thanks "super MacScan"!
Hi, I've bought because I'm not 100% lucky with the super "bitdefender."
MacScan I use more than 7 years. My super "bitdefender" was not able to delete 4 malware and 1 trojan! That's why I bought the "super MacScan 3" - super program. Perfect, simple, cheap, I am very happy. My burglar threats have been solved! I recommend buying unconditionally, and use. I have Mac. Thanks "super MacScan"!
I had a problem (my fault - through google chrome) and the guys from mac scan gave me excellent customer service... They really went out of their way to help me and fix the problem. You just don't get that level of support anymore!!
Would recommend this program to other mac nerdz
The experts say I should be anti-mailware software on my Mac. Well, ok since they know a lot more than I do about it. I've been running MacScan for a week now and have set up automatic malware and cookie scans. I've had zero problems with MacScan and have signed on for a 2-year subscription. I had one question about the program which I submitted on a Friday evening. I received a prompt reply the very next day which impressed me. As yet I've not noticed the program updating it's database of malware, but it appears that one must go thru the logs to pick this up. Prior to my use of MacScan I was using Avira which was free but I never knew if it was doing anything or not since there were no logs for the user to display. All-in-all I'm quite content using MacScan and am very impressed with their support team.
Easy to setup. The first scan takes a bit if you have never run any kind of malware app. My first scan found just over 1000 issues. After the first scan, successive runs take much less time.
MacScan 3 is certainly an improvement on its predecessor however, as a long-time user of MacScan's previous versions I was very annoyed at the cost of upgrading to this latest version - so much for loyalty! I like the way most of the functions can be automated but sometimes like to check myself that all is well. Good product, worth a try for those that haven't already.
MacScan 3 is the most comprehensive and efficient for what it does. Plus I trust the brand that has been around longer than any other Mac Anti-virus software.
Overall, I like the new app. It found tons of tracking cookies that MS2 didn't find, so I feel like my machine is protected. However, I'm not pleased that the only option after a scan is to "quit" and close the app. If I wanted to do anything else, I have to re-open the app. Why this "all-or-nothing" approach, I have no idea. Also, I notice the app tends to hang after I press "quit", and I get the beachball before it finally, finally quits.
So far seems to be working as advertised...cleaning out tracking cookies! Have not had it long enough yet to have tried everything. I happen to be traveling right now.easy to install and operate.
I have recommended this to others. The Apple support folks I talked to recently about the MacKeepers Trojan Virus scam said they have not heard of any issues with it yet!
I've used MacScan for years. Version 3.0 is a big improvement, consolidating for me features of two other apps I now no longer need. The Black/White cookie listing is a seriously good feature (seeing unwanted cookies disappear at browsers' quit are always happy gotchas), and a simple elegant interface is a plus on any app, and appreciated here. My only caveat is what happens to the menu bar icon in dark mode - maybe the design's integrity can be retained in a future update. A stellar 5.
Upgrade has a nice overhaul. Looks like much work was put into it. However, upgrade is only a measly $5 off, and you now have to pay a yearly fee for current definitions. It has been a long time since they have asked for upgrade money, but the $50 a year fee should be carefully considered.
I don't understand why I have to go trough a purchase screen with zero cost to update to a newer version. All other software updates for applications like this one are simple and easy.
I've tried this and discovered that it doesn't catch a lot of things that other free apps do. A recent review at http://www.thesafemac.com/mac-anti-virus-testing-2014/ considered it to be scamware because it only caught 4% of the viruses/trojans/malware they threw at it. Save your money.
I have been using it for years and Macscan is one of those precious little apps that you just need in your toolbox. I set mine to scan daily and regularly remove 25-30 tracking cookies.
Every now and then I set it to do a full scan [takes a long time] just to make sure there are no Trojans etc. that have got past ClamXav and I never find any.
Works seamlessly, updates banned cookie list regularly and with very little intrusion for what it does.
Great little app.
MacScan support response.
I had an issue when my MacScan V2.9.4 reported that it was not registered. i have had a registered activated copy for several years. One email to SecureMac got me a solution is 24 hours. Way to go!
I had lost my key and support helped immediately. Much appreciated. I do wish it ran in the background , but its still a nice app to have. Ill be keeping it.
Does exactly what it says it will do. Like having that specialized tool in your kit for when you really need to fix something.
Had small issue with license mode vs demo mode that popped up unexpectedly. Kelly Raba, tech support at SecureMac, got on it straight away with an effective (and free) update fix.
MacScan User Tip! Make sure you're protected with the latest Mac malware and blacklisted cookie definitions by clicking on the MacScan Preferences and ensuring 'Updates' is checked appropriately. You can also check manually by clicking on the MacScan menu > Check for Updates!
Been working with Kelly @ SecureMac due to activation issues. The attention and help was personally oriented and successful. A nice thing to
have these days. Highly recommended.
Patrick
hoot4wvu is right, it really nerves "always" to make an click-parcour to get finaly a "receipt" for downloading the update!!! Because there was an internal server error. So i was not able to get an update directly. Sorry, i do not like this ad-tracking marathon by e-sellerate through your procedure again. Not recommended.
As far as I know, it is a on demand scanner. So what good is that? ZERO!!!
Why not just use one of the free on demand scanners that are available on the net?
MacScan has always just worked for me. I like that it includes the ability to clear/delete web browser files, a feature that more A/Vs should include.
I used to use Sophos primarily and MacScan occasionally to clean my browser files but a recent Sophos (kext?) update led to kernel panics so now I rely solely on MacScan.
