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MacCleanse

Version 12.5

Selectively erase logs, caches, activity, and more.

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MacCleanse overview

MacCleanse is the product of thousands of hours of intense research and development. It meticulously scans all of the nooks and crannies of a computer for unnecessary junk that can take up huge amounts of disk space! Because of this, Apps in MacCleanse are also uninstalled correctly, catching the numerous logs, caches, plugins, and other resources left behind versus simply dragging them to the Trash. Your privacy is protected and computer performance enhanced by MacCleanse as it wipes your web and app histories, and can toggle resource-hungry extensions!

What’s new in version 12.5

Updated on Nov 27 2023

  • Fixed crash when computing the last opened date for files when the system does not get a valid attribute.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

92.8 MB

Downloads

141347

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.14 or later
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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Nov 27 2023
12.4
4.0
Nov 27 2023
4.0
Version: 12.4
v12.5 is out. "Fixed crash when computing the last opened date for files when the system does not get a valid attribute."
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 14 2023
11.0
4.0
Aug 14 2023
4.0
Version: 11.0
v12.4 is out.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 17 2023
10.1
4.0
Apr 17 2023
4.0
Version: 10.1
v11.0 is out. "Now compatible with macOS 10.14 (Mojave) through macOS 13 (Ventura)." The added feature is compatibility with Ventura.
Jeff-Schlueter
Jeff-Schlueter
Sep 20 2021
10.0
0.0
Sep 20 2021
0.0
Version: 10.0
It works well
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Feb 28 2021
9.0.7
1.0
Feb 28 2021
1.0
Version: 9.0.7
Nothing much to add to my previous note on 9/26/20 except that there are now 75 (that's SEVENTY-FIVE) "cleaner" apps on MacUpdate. I won't clog up the review space by naming them all -- I've done so in other reviews. The market was beyond saturated years ago. And now: Deluge. -SB
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Sep 26 2020
9.0.1
1.0
Sep 26 2020
1.0
Version: 9.0.1
This is not a review per se, it is a discussion of the class of software to which this program belongs. As a public service to the MacUpdate community, I've found as many of these "cleaner" apps on this website as I could and listed them them below. (I did a search for 'cleaner'.) If MacUpdate will let me, I intend to post this every time a new or updated version of one of these things shows up on this site. There are 42 in the list, and it seems like new entries in the 'Mac cleaner' market space pop up every day, metastasizing like a cancer. Unfortunately, more is not better. They are all of dubious value. Many have no reviews at all. Many have what look to be essentially fake 5-star reviews with no useful commentary. Many -- probably the most accurate and honest -- have negative reviews, by users who have been burned by them. Most of the developers' descriptions boast about what a great job they do, but the truth is, there are no good, comprehensive, head-to-head reviews of these programs by impartial 3rd parties. True experts in macOS maintenance advise against using any of them, because in general they serve little useful purpose and they can easily do more harm than good. Macs simply do not need "cleaning." (See for example: https://www.thesafemac.com/the-myth-of-the-dirty-mac/) Some of these programs are notorious for being little more than malware. The user is well-advised to read any program documentation and make a RELIABLE BACKUP before attempting any changes. If I have missed any programs that should be on the list, please leave a comment and let me know. I will rate all these programs with one star, probably one more than they deserve. And I would appreciate comments. If you disagree, please speak up. But if all you can come up with is 5 stars and a sentence or two saying that program X is great and I don't know what I'm talking about, please save your breath. No one here will take you seriously. And I apologize for the almost unreadable formatting, a severe limitation of MacUpdate itself, which compresses maximum text into minimum space, leaving no whitespace for readability. :: BEGIN LIST: : Aooro : AppCleaner & Uninstaller : AutoTrash : AweCleaner : CCleaner : CleanGeeker : Clean Me : Cleaner One Pro : CleanMyMac X : Cocktail : Combo Cleaner : Disk Aid : Disk Cleaner : Disk Cleaner Pro : Disk Expert : Disk Health : DiskKeeper Advanced Cleaner : DiskKeeper Cleaner - Modern : DiskKeeper Pro : Disk Xray : Doctor Disk Cleaner : HD Cleaner : iMac Cleaner : MacBooster : Mac Cleaner : MacClean : MacClean360 : MacCleaner Pro : MacCleanse : MacEnizer : MacMaintenance : MacMaster : Mojave Cleaner : PowerMyMac : Pro Disk Cleaner : Quick Cleaner : Sensei : Stellar SpeedUpMac : TrashMe 3 : Washing Machine : WeCleanse : Wise Mac Care :: END LIST : :: The only system maintenance tools I recommend are 1) TinkerTool System, a true bargain priced at only $14 for a single license. TinkerTool System is a an exceptional piece of quality engineering, safe when used properly, and superbly documented, with in-depth tutorials for every option. 2) OnyX, from Titanium Software, another excellent developer. 3) I have used Northern Softworks' "Cache Cleaners" in the past (the latest being "Catalina Cache Cleaner," which I have not used) and their products are first rate. As for the rest, listed above, it is safe to say that nobody who really knows what they're doing with Macs and macOS will touch them. Don't get sucked in by a pretty interface. You may very well regret it. -SB
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Sep 23 2020
9.0
4.0
Sep 23 2020
4.0
Version: 9.0
Koingo is going to subscriptions. - -> "USD$1.33 PER MONTH (BILLED ANNUALLY)" for MacCleanse 9.x. - -> Also: v9.x is ONLY for macOS 10.15. (Use v8 etc for older macOS).
Vitalii@macupdate.com
Vitalii@macupdate.com
Apr 21 2020
8.1.3
0.0
Apr 21 2020
0.0
Version: 8.1.3
The previously listed price was incorrect. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Tom32547
Tom32547
Mar 8 2020
8.1.2
0.0
Mar 8 2020
0.0
Version: 8.1.2
The greed of some is so underwhelming! The price for this is nothing short of trumpian.
Gazman
Gazman
Mar 8 2020
8.1.2
1.0
Mar 8 2020
1.0
Version: 8.1.2
All the five star reviews below are fake, click on their profiles and you can see that they've visited MacUpdate a grand total of 1 time - to make these fake reviews. Also, the fact that this costs a hundred bucks when there are numerous alternatives that do the same or similar jobs for under $20 also should tell you to be very wary.
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Feb 25 2020
8.1.1
1.0
Feb 25 2020
1.0
Version: 8.1.1
As many others have noted below, the probably useless (if not harmful) MacCleanse gets the most FAKE 5-star, one-sentence "reviews" of any product on MacUpdate. This shows great initiative on the part of the developer, creating all those FAKE reviewers with creative, fingers-dancing-on-the-keyboard, names. (gaedwebmunha? helengonzaleszx34szrfgbv?) Therefore I award MacCleanse 5-stars (*****) for garnering the most FAKE 5-star reviews. Quite an accomplishment. Also, 5 more stars for price inflation. A few short years ago, MacCleanse was $30, but now it's $99. Nice job, Koingo! Keep up the good work! GENTLE READERS, if you really want to "clean" your Mac, buy TinkerTool System, and READ THE MANUAL before you go HACKING AROUND macOS with some overpriced piece of crapware. -SB
Nihilism4U
Nihilism4U
Feb 10 2020
8.1.1
1.0
Feb 10 2020
1.0
Version: 8.1.1
This should be sold on late night infomercials. Do you have more money than you know what to do with? uh huh. Do you want to waste it on a ridiculously overpriced product meant for the simple minded too gullible to know better? uh huh. Then install this useless logic-turd and accomplish NOTHING!
zlazkow
zlazkow
Feb 10 2020
8.1.1
0.0
Feb 10 2020
0.0
Version: 8.1.1
$100 ??? don't think so...
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Jan 29 2020
8.0.7
1.0
Jan 29 2020
1.0
Version: 8.0.7
I originally gave this app 5 stars. But after using it now for over a month I have real concerns about it. It has the nasty habit of deleting activation from various apps. Nothing more frustrating than starting up an app that you use regularly only to have it tell you that you are in Trial Mode and that you need to purchase or activate the app. After this happened a couple of dozen times I was finally able to conclude that this app can be deadly. Even run in its Safe Mode you are in possible jeopardy. My advise...stay away. I have tried to address the developer regarding this and never get a response. The site only says that the developer works by himself and will get back to you when he can...to my experience that means never.
Radus
Radus
Oct 28 2019
8.0.7
0.5
Oct 28 2019
0.5
Version: 8.0.7
Long time I bought this, not the best, piece of software with macupdte, koingo helpfully deactivated it. Koingo never again!
Flavum
Flavum
Oct 2 2019
8.0.3
0.0
Oct 2 2019
0.0
Version: 8.0.3
I think this product may hold the record for shills and fake reviews from brand new MacUpdate members. Impressive, Koingo. Avoid like the plague.
Benezz
Benezz
Jul 22 2019
8.0.1
5.0
Jul 22 2019
5.0
Version: 8.0.1
MacCleanse helps me make sure that all my deleted files stay deleted.
bevrlymcsm23
bevrlymcsm23
Jul 4 2019
8.0.1
5.0
Jul 4 2019
5.0
Version: 8.0.1
Took care of more duplicate files than I even knew I had.
shirleytaylor
shirleytaylor
Jun 26 2019
8.0.1
5.0
Jun 26 2019
5.0
Version: 8.0.1
Does a better job of eliminating web histories than a lot of browsers themselves.
helengonzaleszx34szrfgbv
helengonzaleszx34szrfgbv
Jun 24 2019
8.0.1
5.0
Jun 24 2019
5.0
Version: 8.0.1
A better cleaner and uninstaller than what I was used to before.
mo dape
mo dape
Oct 30 2023
12.4
1.0
Oct 30 2023
1.0
Version: 12.4
Pixelmac
Pixelmac
Apr 29 2023
11.0
5.0
Apr 29 2023
5.0
Version: 11.0
ShotBlocker
ShotBlocker
Sep 26 2020
1.0
Sep 26 2020
1.0
Version: null
tinani
tinani
May 10 2020
1.0
May 10 2020
1.0
Version: null
Gazman
Gazman
Mar 8 2020
1.0
Mar 8 2020
1.0
Version: null
Nihilism4U
Nihilism4U
Feb 10 2020
1.0
Feb 10 2020
1.0
Version: null
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Jan 29 2020
1.0
Jan 29 2020
1.0
Version: null
Benezz
Benezz
Jul 22 2019
5.0
Jul 22 2019
5.0
Version: null
bevrlymcsm23
bevrlymcsm23
Jul 4 2019
5.0
Jul 4 2019
5.0
Version: null
shirleytaylor
shirleytaylor
Jun 26 2019
5.0
Jun 26 2019
5.0
Version: null
helengonzaleszx34szrfgbv
Jun 24 2019
5.0
Version: null
Marie222
Marie222
Jun 20 2019
5.0
Jun 20 2019
5.0
Version: null
heather A B
heather A B
Jun 12 2019
5.0
Jun 12 2019
5.0
Version: null
husgelecse
husgelecse
Jun 3 2019
5.0
Jun 3 2019
5.0
Version: null
gaedwebmunha
gaedwebmunha
Jun 1 2019
5.0
Jun 1 2019
5.0
Version: null
steelesliopu
steelesliopu
May 30 2019
5.0
May 30 2019
5.0
Version: null
turlyroughmant
turlyroughmant
May 29 2019
5.0
May 29 2019
5.0
Version: null
seploodonlifs
seploodonlifs
May 28 2019
5.0
May 28 2019
5.0
Version: null
tranraropgo
tranraropgo
May 26 2019
5.0
May 26 2019
5.0
Version: null
mounkelomen
mounkelomen
Oct 17 2018
5.0
Oct 17 2018
5.0
Version: null
sinpaychiking
sinpaychiking
Oct 15 2018
5.0
Oct 15 2018
5.0
Version: null
teforcoja
teforcoja
Oct 14 2018
5.0
Oct 14 2018
5.0
Version: null
Radus
Radus
Oct 13 2018
0.5
Oct 13 2018
0.5
Version: null
jack2001
jack2001
May 16 2018
0.5
May 16 2018
0.5
Version: null
franctastic
franctastic
May 16 2018
1.0
May 16 2018
1.0
Version: null
tiszaba
tiszaba
Feb 14 2018
4.0
Feb 14 2018
4.0
Version: null
Unblocktheplanet
Unblocktheplanet
Dec 8 2017
5.0
Dec 8 2017
5.0
Version: null
dannyboone69
dannyboone69
Apr 11 2017
5.0
Apr 11 2017
5.0
Version: null
MartaTessy
MartaTessy
Apr 11 2017
5.0
Apr 11 2017
5.0
Version: null
Kevin-7e46ec5c
Kevin-7e46ec5c
Apr 5 2017
2.5
Apr 5 2017
2.5
Version: null
josephjsam111
josephjsam111
Mar 21 2017
5.0
Mar 21 2017
5.0
Version: null
graydereikson
graydereikson
Mar 11 2017
4.0
Mar 11 2017
4.0
Version: null
jezzzzazz
jezzzzazz
Oct 10 2016
0.5
Oct 10 2016
0.5
Version: null
Charlesg
Charlesg
Oct 16 2015
3.0
Oct 16 2015
3.0
Version: null
BobUN
BobUN
Jun 29 2015
3.5
Jun 29 2015
3.5
Version: null
NSA-not-horray
NSA-not-horray
Mar 15 2015
0.5
Mar 15 2015
0.5
Version: null
Neutra
Neutra
Jan 20 2015
1.0
Jan 20 2015
1.0
Version: null
Dellsuxx
Dellsuxx
Jan 9 2015
2.5
Jan 9 2015
2.5
Version: null
Mike-C
Mike-C
Jan 8 2015
0.5
Jan 8 2015
0.5
Version: null
Sgginc
Sgginc
Jan 8 2015
0.5
Jan 8 2015
0.5
Version: null
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