# MacOS Cleaner for Mac

> A free cleaner and uninstaller that shows you everything first.

MacOS Cleaner scans 55 categories, from caches and logs to developer toolchains and local AI models, and finds app leftovers and duplicate files for you to review. Caches and logs are deleted after path checks, while uninstalled apps and duplicates go to the Trash. Free and source-available, in 14 languages; needs macOS 26. It isn't notarized, so the first launch needs a Gatekeeper override.

## Facts

- Price: Free
- Developer: Aleksandr Tkachenko
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://alextkdev.github.io/MacOSCleaner/
- Source code: https://github.com/AlexTkDev/MacOSCleaner
- GitHub stars: 126
- Last commit: 2026-10-22
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/macos-cleaner/

## Questions

### Is MacOS Cleaner free?

Yes. MacOS Cleaner is free to download and use.

### Where can I download MacOS Cleaner for Mac?

Download MacOS Cleaner from the developer's website (alextkdev.github.io) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to MacOS Cleaner?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Strata Mac Cleaner (free + pro), AppCleaner (free), Mole (one-time purchase) and Purge (open source).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Strata Mac Cleaner](https://macworthy.com/apps/strata-mac-cleaner/): Labels what's safe to clean and what to review first. (Free + Pro)
- [AppCleaner](https://macworthy.com/apps/appcleaner/): Uninstall apps and everything they left behind. (Free)
- [Mole](https://macworthy.com/apps/mole/): Cleanup, uninstalls and system stats in one window. (One-time purchase)
- [Purge](https://macworthy.com/apps/purge/): A careful Mac cleaner that uses the Trash. (Open source)
- [SpaceFix](https://macworthy.com/apps/spacefix/): Shows what's safe to delete and what needs a look. (Subscription)
- [MacClean](https://macworthy.com/apps/macclean/): A cleaner that knows where WeChat, QQ and AI models hide gigabytes. (Free)
- [KarmaDisk](https://macworthy.com/apps/karmadisk/): Storage maps, duplicates and lossless photo compression. (Free + Pro)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)

Tags: cleaner, uninstaller, duplicates