MacPaw Releases Redesigned CleanMyMac With New Features

[H_D]

Been using CMM for a long time and while most of it can be done with other tools/terminal, it is a handy Swiss Knife, if you switch some of the stuff (guardians, menu, assistants) off and use it less automated. It is different from Onyx in terms of what it does and – as part of SetApp – not that expensive. It also is a nice short-cut for employees to at least take some care of their Macs, get rid of data trash etc. Have to say, I have not run into any real trouble with the software in the last years. I reckon that it gets very very bad reviews but personally couldn't come up with that dark an opinion, except for the fact that with each new version it offers more «assistants» and menu-stuff and Nortonizes massively, which is a mistake.

CMM 5 however is a letdown. Aimed less at users like me and more at very base laypeople, it lost a lot of functionality. The Daisy-Disk-style «data loupe» is gone, which was quite nice to get rid of After-Effects-/Lightroom/Bridge-Caches ;-) and much faster than DD. Also, who needs that level of 3D candy colored animations? It's too much, frankly.

Not a good upgrade, alas.

 

[klover]

This is the equivalent of vitamin water for your Mac.

 

[appleforever11]

MacPaw today released a redesigned version of CleanMyMac, its long-running Mac optimization and maintenance software. The update introduces a new interface and expanded functionality, aiming to provide a more comprehensive set of tools for Mac care.

The revised CleanMyMac now features six main modules and over 25 tools for various maintenance tasks. A new assistant offers Mac health and security reports and maintenance reminders, while an updated My Clutter module helps users manage storage by identifying large, old, and duplicate files.

Other changes include grouped application permissions in the Protection module for easier privacy management, and a redesigned menu bar utility that aims to improve system monitoring and resource usage.
The new CleanMyMac is available as a subscription starting at $39.95 per year or as a one-time purchase from $119.95 (prices may vary by region). Existing CleanMyMac and Setapp subscribers will receive the upgrade for free, while previous one-time license owners can upgrade with up to a 50% discount.

MacPaw plans to add more features in 2025, including improvements to storage visualization and file organization. The company is also developing a business version of CleanMyMac, with a waiting list open for early testing.

The new version requires macOS 11 or later and a minimum screen resolution of 1280x800 pixels. CleanMyMac can be purchased from MacPaw's website, the Mac App Store, or through the Setapp subscription service.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with MacPaw. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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I'm not sure what all the hate is about? I have used this app through my SetApp subscription on both my personal and work MBPs alongside Onyx daily and it keeps the Macs running PERFECTLY. I have been using CleanMyMac smart scan and onyx daily for about 2 years and its become my daily routine!

 

[steve333]

Free, works great, has been actively maintained for many years:

Titanium Software | Operating System Utilities for Mac - OnyX

OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files, perform cleaning and computer maintenance tasks, configure some hidden parameters of many Apple applications, and more.

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Though as many have pointed out, macOS does its own maintenance scripts so you don't really need to be actively futzing with stuff, clearing caches, etc.

I do use OnyX sometimes to tweak some little Finder settings, but I don't think any of this is essential.

I have Onyx.
Yesterday my Mac froze and I couldn't get it to unfreeze. I ran OnyX and it went back to normal.
I find it helpful

 

[Adora]

Those people consider Adguard, Adguard VPN, Audacity and maybe many other apps I don't have as malware because those apps are somehow Russian and they also have Ukraine flags in any of there Apps and things linke that. I deleted every trace of SetApp from my Mac and reported them in the AppStore where this App also is.

 

[russell_314]

Those people consider Adguard, Adguard VPN, Audacity and maybe many other apps I don't have as malware because those apps are somehow Russian and they also have Ukraine flags in any of there Apps and things linke that. I deleted every trace of SetApp from my Mac and reported them in the AppStore where this App also is.

Is SetApp Russian or are you talking about CleanMyMac?



I don’t think CMM is adware or malware, but just not needed. At best it could do something another free app or at least one without a subscription could do. At worst it could cause problems with the operating system.

This whole concept of registries or computer operating systems somehow getting “dirty” and needing “cleaning” has to be the invention of a marketing genius.

You get people saying well I’ve been using it for years and my computer works perfectly. That may be true, but it’s also likely that those two conditions aren’t related.

 

[steve333]

Is SetApp Russian or are you talking about CleanMyMac?



I don’t think CMM is adware or malware, but just not needed. At best it could do something another free app or at least one without a subscription could do. At worst it could cause problems with the operating system.

This whole concept of registries or computer operating systems somehow getting “dirty” and needing “cleaning” has to be the invention of a marketing genius.

You get people saying well I’ve been using it for years and my computer works perfectly. That may be true, but it’s also likely that those two conditions aren’t related.

I think a lot of people ;like CMM because it's fun to use.
Also, if you're a little OCD it feels good cleaning out those junk files and keeping the computer clean.
Also handy for updating software.
I stopped using it because it's kind of glommy and controlling and it actually started slowing things down.
I use Onyx now

 

[Adora]

Is SetApp Russian or are you talking about CleanMyMac?



I don’t think CMM is adware or malware, but just not needed. At best it could do something another free app or at least one without a subscription could do. At worst it could cause problems with the operating system.

This whole concept of registries or computer operating systems somehow getting “dirty” and needing “cleaning” has to be the invention of a marketing genius.

You get people saying well I’ve been using it for years and my computer works perfectly. That may be true, but it’s also likely that those two conditions aren’t related.

MacPaw who created CMM, Gemini (duplicte finder) and The Unarchiver own Setapp, they are Ukrainian and consider software made by people who they think are Russians as malware. I don't want to have political/war propaganda in my apps and some others in Setapp have even checkmarks in their settings to show support for Ukraine.

I have and want nothing to do with those countries. Don't even know anyone from there. Both sides are lying day by day.

 

[Adora]

I think a lot of people ;like CMM because it's fun to use.
Also, if you're a little OCD it feels good cleaning out those junk files and keeping the computer clean.
Also handy for updating software.
I stopped using it because it's kind of glommy and controlling and it actually started slowing things down.
I use Onyx now

Yes I always liked it too until I made the malware scan. But was already annoyed a little before.

Also they got worse over time. I always have to clean the Libraries manually, same for the free AppCleaner.

I tried Nektony Software. I heard it is much better. But the trial was too short for me to buy it. MacCleanerPro includes all apps and there is a one-time-purchase. Waiting to get one again. I already cleaned every trace I could find now.

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I also use the free Onyx and Tinker Tool System what doesn't cost that much, if something is not working correctly.

 

[WWP99]

Spyware. Stay away.

 

[Adora]

Spyware. Stay away.

I have a Firewall taht blocks all outgoing connections for software I don't trust. I hope it's not spyware too. There is also a free one, what is similar and open source.

 

[Adora]

Remember this one?
View attachment 2438237

I used PcTools to change the hex code of games to give me unlimited 'lives'.

Cool, I remember something like that. Don't know if it was the same, but the name sounds familiar.

I also had an Action Replay for my PC in the 90s.

 

[SG-]

I tried it today, it deleted a bunch of 'unused' caches and things and by doing so it killed my Safari Technology Preview app forcing me to reinstall it. I figure it must of deleted something useful. I'm tempted to actually wipe my system clean and reinstall my apps after seeing a bunch of crashes now showing up in my console.log

 

[Adora]

I tried it today, it deleted a bunch of 'unused' caches and things and by doing so it killed my Safari Technology Preview app forcing me to reinstall it. I figure it must of deleted something useful. I'm tempted to actually wipe my system clean and reinstall my apps after seeing a bunch of crashes now showing up in my console.log

The new one? I used Safari TP as main browser and CMM very often. The only thing that killed it were Beta updates for macOS 15, when the TP build version was older than the normal Safari.

 

[SG-]

The new one? I used Safari TP as main browser and CMM very often. The only thing that killed it were Beta updates for macOS 15, when the TP build version was older than the normal Safari.

yes, while running cleanmymac it completely broke my safari tech preview as I had it opened, nothing worked after a 'clean', the window stopped responding to anything making me force quit it. after that it wouldn't launch.

 

[svish]

Good to know about the update. Personally I don't see the need for this one for my Macs.

 

[ds2000]

A piece of junk like this announced in Mac Rumors? Sad times…

Agree, the only time I had to rebuild a mac was my parents one 5 years ago, after this junk wrecked it!

 

[davegoody]

MacPaw today released a redesigned version of CleanMyMac, its long-running Mac optimization and maintenance software. The update introduces a new interface and expanded functionality, aiming to provide a more comprehensive set of tools for Mac care.

The revised CleanMyMac now features six main modules and over 25 tools for various maintenance tasks. A new assistant offers Mac health and security reports and maintenance reminders, while an updated My Clutter module helps users manage storage by identifying large, old, and duplicate files.

Other changes include grouped application permissions in the Protection module for easier privacy management, and a redesigned menu bar utility that aims to improve system monitoring and resource usage.
The new CleanMyMac is available as a subscription starting at $39.95 per year or as a one-time purchase from $119.95 (prices may vary by region). Existing CleanMyMac and Setapp subscribers will receive the upgrade for free, while previous one-time license owners can upgrade with up to a 50% discount.

MacPaw plans to add more features in 2025, including improvements to storage visualization and file organization. The company is also developing a business version of CleanMyMac, with a waiting list open for early testing.

The new version requires macOS 11 or later and a minimum screen resolution of 1280x800 pixels. CleanMyMac can be purchased from MacPaw's website, the Mac App Store, or through the Setapp subscription service.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with MacPaw. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Article Link: MacPaw Releases Redesigned CleanMyMac With New Features

This software is scareware at best, malware at worst. Mac users should all give this a VERY wide berth........

 

[NewOldStock]

My SSD doesn't have dirt in it that needs cleaned.
Clear out web cache is about it and empty the trash can.
Not much else needed.
Get a bigger storage ssd and off load works fine too.
Dead files laying around they just lay there doing nothing anyways not
hurting anything.
Read one time about 11 steps you could do to manually clean.
Most files were Kb files not doing nothing but not taking up much space either so I don't bother any more.
Browser/trash it is it for me.

 

[bruno7]

I know my Mac can do the cleaning by itself but I've yet to find a way to free up purgeable space. So far only this app helped me do it.

But I only use it very occasionally, to be honest.

 

[McNoise]

Nobody needs the crap you know from Windows on the Mac. The very fact that these “cleaner” apps are massively advertised and are now also offered as a subscription at outrageous prices is dubious to the max.

For myself I'm happy with Onyx, TinkerTool and AppCleaner ... I never had a need for something different.

 

[applepotato666]

Though as many have pointed out, macOS does its own maintenance scripts so you don't really need to be actively futzing with stuff, clearing caches, etc.

I find this very untrue. My Mac is constantly hogging temp files and caches from apps I haven't opened in ages. Huge caches of Final Cut projects I have rendered ages ago and forgotten about, assets from apps I've uninstalled, etc.

 

[nostresshere]

Spyware. Stay away.

Please tell me more. I have not read anywhere that anyone has uncovered spyware within CMM. Is this really true? did it get into your system?

 

[ignatius345]

Nobody needs the crap you know from Windows on the Mac. The very fact that these “cleaner” apps are massively advertised and are now also offered as a subscription at outrageous prices is dubious to the max.

For myself I'm happy with Onyx, TinkerTool and AppCleaner ... I never had a need for something different.

The one I'd add to this is DaisyDisk, which does a nice job of showing disk usage and allowing you to (carefully) act on deleting unneeded stuff. It's a one time purchase of $10, quite worth it.

 

[Victor Mortimer]

This is malware.