AppCleaner is a free tool that many Mac users know. If you want another option, you have a few choices. Each one suits a different kind of user, so start with what you need.
Option 1: Finder and Launchpad
These are built into macOS and cost nothing. They work well for a few apps. They do not show you a list of apps with their sizes, and they do not remove several apps at once.
- Open Applications in Finder.
- Select the app and press Command and Delete.
- Check your Library folder for leftover files, if you want to.
One-time purchase. Works on macOS 15 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Option 2: Other free tools
Other free tools exist. Check each one’s current features before you install it. Look for:
- What it removes, and whether it shows you the files before it deletes them.
- Where it comes from, and whether you can download it from the developer’s official site.
- Its privacy notes, including whether it sends data over the internet.
Option 3: Uninstallzy
Uninstallzy is a paid app. It lists your apps with their real sizes. You pick the app, confirm once, and it moves to the Trash. It can remove up to 10 apps in one batch.
Uninstallzy does not clean leftover files. After an uninstall, it can show you where some leftover folders are in Finder, but it does not delete them.
Which should you choose?
- You remove one app now and then: Finder is enough.
- You want a list of apps with sizes and one-step removal: try Uninstallzy.
- You want a free tool only: use Finder and read any free tool’s notes carefully.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uninstallzy a replacement for AppCleaner?
It is an alternative for people who mainly want to remove apps and see their sizes. It does not remove leftover files, so you may still want to check your Library folder.
Are free alternatives safe?
Some are. Download tools only from the developer’s official website. Read what each one removes before you use it.
Does AppCleaner show app sizes?
Check AppCleaner’s current features on its website, since tools change over time.
Want one simple step instead?
Uninstallzy shows every app with its size. Pick the app, confirm once, and it goes to the Trash.
One-time purchase. Works on macOS 15 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.