# AppCleaner for Mac

> Uninstall apps and everything they left behind.

Drop an app onto AppCleaner and it finds the caches, preferences and support files to remove alongside it.

## Facts

- Price: Free
- Developer: FreeMacSoft
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/
- Homebrew cask: appcleaner
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/appcleaner/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask appcleaner
```

## Questions

### Is AppCleaner free?

Yes. AppCleaner is free to download and use.

### Where can I download AppCleaner for Mac?

Download AppCleaner from the developer's website (freemacsoft.net). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install AppCleaner from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask appcleaner`.

### What are good alternatives to AppCleaner?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are MacOSCleaner (open source), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), Ice (open source) and iStat Menus (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [MacOSCleaner](https://macworthy.com/apps/macoscleaner/): A free cleaner and uninstaller with no telemetry. (Open source)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)
- [The Unarchiver](https://macworthy.com/apps/the-unarchiver/): Open almost any archive format. (Free)

## Collections

- [New Mac essentials](https://macworthy.com/collections/new-mac-essentials/)

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