AppCleaner for Mac
Uninstall apps completely — caches, preferences and hidden leftovers included.
by FreeMacSoft
Free download · macOS · Apple Silicon & Intel · Updated
- 1.1K Ratings
- 4.7
- Price
- Free 100% free
- Category Cleaning
- Developer FreeMacSoft
- License
- Free Freeware
- Platform macOS
What AppCleaner Does
Drag & drop uninstall
Drop any app onto the AppCleaner window and it instantly lists every file that belongs to it.
Finds hidden leftovers
Caches, preferences, application support folders, containers, logs and saved states — all in one list.
Full app list with search
Browse every installed application, sort by name or size and remove several apps in one go.
SmartDelete
When enabled, AppCleaner notices apps you drag to the Trash and offers to remove their related files too.
Protects system apps
Default macOS apps and running applications are protected, so you can’t remove something important by accident.
Widgets & plugins too
Clean up old widgets, preference panes and plugins that normal uninstalling leaves behind.
About AppCleaner for Mac
AppCleaner is a small, free uninstaller for Mac made by FreeMacSoft. It solves one of the most common macOS annoyances: when you drag an app to the Trash, only the .app bundle is deleted. Caches, preference files, application support folders, containers, launch agents and logs stay on your disk — sometimes for years.
With AppCleaner, uninstalling software on Mac becomes a one-step job. Drop an app onto its window, review the list of related files it found and click Remove. Everything goes to the Trash together, so you can still restore it if you change your mind. Because the app shows you every file before deleting it, you always stay in control — there are no hidden “optimizations” or aggressive one-click cleanups.
AppCleaner is especially useful on a MacBook Air or any Mac with a small SSD, where leftovers from old apps, trials and games can quietly eat gigabytes of storage. It is also a great habit for keeping a clean system: install AppCleaner first, and every app you remove later leaves nothing behind.
The app is lightweight, has no ads or subscriptions and does one thing very well. If you need a deeper look at what fills your disk, pair it with a disk analyzer from the Cleaning & Maintenance category.
User Reviews
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What we like about AppCleaner
Leftovers, actually gone
Editors’ note
Dragging an app to the Trash leaves caches and preferences behind. AppCleaner lists them all in one window, so uninstalling really frees space.
You see everything first
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Nothing is deleted silently: every file has a checkbox, and removed items go to the Trash, so you can still undo a mistake.
SmartDelete is a quiet hero
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Turn it on once and AppCleaner notices when you trash an app, then offers to clean up the files it left behind.
Tiny, fast, focused
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A small app that opens instantly and does one job well — no background agents eating memory, no ads, no nagging.
Made for small SSDs
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On a 256 GB MacBook Air, leftovers from trials and old apps add up quickly. AppCleaner is the easiest way to keep them in check.
Free with no strings
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No trial period, no subscription and no upsell screens — just a dependable uninstaller you can recommend to anyone.
How to Uninstall Apps with AppCleaner
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Open AppCleaner
Launch AppCleaner from your Applications folder. A small window with a drop area appears.
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Drop the app you want to remove
Drag an app from Applications onto the window, or switch to the app list and tick the apps you want to uninstall.
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Review the found files
AppCleaner lists the app together with its caches, preferences and support files. Untick anything you want to keep.
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Click Remove
All selected files are moved to the Trash. Empty the Trash to free the space for good.
How to Download & Install AppCleaner on Mac
- Download — tap Free Download to get the AppCleaner installer.
- Open — double-click the downloaded ZIP or DMG in your Downloads folder.
- Install — drag AppCleaner into the Applications folder.
- Launch — if macOS warns you on first launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Is AppCleaner Safe?
Yes — AppCleaner is a safe app for Mac. It is a free, ad-free utility that only touches the files you select, shows every item before removal and moves everything to the Trash, so nothing is deleted permanently by surprise. Default macOS apps and running applications are protected from removal.
We never repack or modify installers. You can verify this page and its download yourself with independent security scanners:
- No adware, bundled extras or hidden subscriptions
- Only removes the files you confirm
- Deleted items stay in the Trash until you empty it
Information
- Developer
- FreeMacSoft
- Category
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Price
- Free
- License
- Freeware
- Compatibility
- macOS · Apple Silicon & Intel
- User rating
- 4.7 out of 5 (1.1K ratings)
AppCleaner FAQ
Yes. AppCleaner is freeware: you can download and use it on your Mac at no cost, without ads or in-app purchases.
Yes. AppCleaner only moves the files you select to the Trash, shows every file before removing it and protects default macOS apps. See the safety check above for VirusTotal and Google Safe Browsing reports.
Yes. Current versions of AppCleaner run on Macs with Apple Silicon (M-series) as well as on Intel Macs.
No. It looks for files that belong to the app itself — caches, preferences and support data. Your own documents, photos and projects are not included, and you can untick any item before removal.
Open AppCleaner, switch to the application list, find AppCleaner and remove it — or simply drag it from Applications to the Trash.
