CleanMyMac is a paid suite that does more than remove apps. It includes cleaning and maintenance tools. If you only want to remove apps, a simpler tool or the built-in options may suit you better. This page compares the main choices, so you can pick the one that fits how you work.
Option 1: The built-in tools
Finder and Launchpad are free and built into macOS. They remove apps well, one at a time. They do not show a list of apps with sizes, and they do not clean up anything else.
One-time purchase. Works on macOS 15 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Option 2: A full cleaning suite
A suite can clean junk files, manage startup items, and remove apps, all in one place. This suits people who want one tool for many jobs. Check the current features and price on the vendor’s website before you decide, because they change over time.
Option 3: A simple uninstaller
Uninstallzy only removes apps. It shows each app with its real size, and it moves the app you choose to the Trash after one confirmation. It can remove up to 10 apps in one batch. It does not clean junk files, scan storage, or delete leftover files.
Which should you choose?
- You want one tool for cleaning and removing apps: a suite may suit you.
- You want to remove apps and nothing else: a simple uninstaller is enough.
- You want to spend nothing: use Finder and Launchpad.
Questions to ask before you choose
- Do I need junk-file cleaning, or only app removal?
- Do I want to see app sizes in one list?
- Am I comfortable with a tool that deletes files?
- Does the tool need access to many folders on my Mac?
Frequently asked questions
Does Uninstallzy replace CleanMyMac?
Not for cleaning. Uninstallzy is only an app uninstaller. If you want cleaning features, you will need a different tool.
Can I use Uninstallzy and a cleaner together?
Yes. Many people use each tool for a different job. Keep the uninstaller for removing apps, and use the cleaner only after you have checked what it will delete.
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.