CleanMyMac

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An app for all Mac situations.

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Ease of Use
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Jodi
Jodi
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A great way to manage your Mac

Reviewed on 28/06/2023

I've kept my Mac clean, optimized, and well maintained using CleanMyMac X. This is an app I never...

I've kept my Mac clean, optimized, and well maintained using CleanMyMac X. This is an app I never want to be without.

Pros

In addition to virus and threats, this product also helps you optimize and maintain your entire system—from clean uninstalls of programs you no longer use, to automatically updating apps, managing browser extensions, and so much more.

Cons

Honestly I don't think there is anything not to like.

Phillip
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best I've used!

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

Cleaning up my drive, making my MAC run as the day I bought it and protecting my MAC

Cleaning up my drive, making my MAC run as the day I bought it and protecting my MAC

Pros

It has saved my MAC, from battery life to running the wrong files or websites. Truly amazing

Cons

So far it has preformed to all my exception

Alternatives Considered

Norton AntiVirus

Reasons for Switching to CleanMyMac

The Reviews online said it all, no question it was a better product
Adil
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

I never got the result I expected.

Reviewed on 01/11/2022

Pros

With Cleanmymac, we have been trying to protect my favorite macbook and make it more well-maintained for 2 years, but unfortunately things do not progress as easily in macOS as in Windows. Because the macOS operating system has closed source codes and cleanmymac can't do anything without administrator permission, even if it tries as much as it wants.

Cons

I didn't really see the expected impact of Cleanmymac on device performance. I have to be frank, the only thing that impressed me was that we could adjust the fan speed, but unfortunately none of its other features really work.

Christian
Christian
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

CleanMyMac X - Best Mac CMMS

Reviewed on 13/05/2023

It has saved me from having to spend much money going to fix issues arising from over filled...

It has saved me from having to spend much money going to fix issues arising from over filled storage space. the tips too for saving space has been very useful

Pros

The notification aspect of it, especially when it has to do with critical storage or memory space. This has saved me a lot of headache.

Cons

I would want the deep scan to be even deeper. especially reaching system files, and sorting what is useful and what is not.

Lawrent
Lawrent
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

a very efficient and affordable way to keep my Mac running smoothly

Reviewed on 26/05/2022

It allowed me to keep my computer 'under control' when it comes to space management, duplicate...

It allowed me to keep my computer 'under control' when it comes to space management, duplicate files, malware, and overall system performance.

Pros

CleanMyMac X does a great job cleaning up and speeding up ram and cache, finding duplicate files, and keeping your storage free of clutter (among other things). The app is intuitive, user-friendly, and self-explanatory (nothing to worry about as far as understanding what each button is for).
I used not to like CleanMyMac, but the company gained my trust back after with the latest version. The developers have done a lot to improve CleanMyMac (it has so many features now), so much so that I now use the app every day, and my Mac runs faster and smoother. Since I don't have huge storage capabilities on my Mac, I like controlling my resources. For the price, CleanMyMac is a safe and efficient option. Also, compared to other solutions, CleanMyMac doesn't slow down my computer, which is a huge advantage. Featuring malware removal also makes the app valuable.

Cons

I haven't found anything I am not happy with.

Jonathan
Jonathan
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  • Industry: Legal Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

CleanMyMac Review

Reviewed on 05/04/2022

Love it. Highly recommend. A must have for all Mac users.

Love it. Highly recommend. A must have for all Mac users.

Pros

If you're looking for an easy to use all in one cleaner and anti virus software for your Mac, this is the software for you.

UI is sleek and attractive.

UX is easy to follow and well thought through. Easy to understand and navigate.

Favorite features: clearing cache, empty recycle bin, search and remove malware, maintenance scripts to free up RAM, purge DNS cache. Also there's the option to set a reminder to run CleanMyMac every week or month etc... so you never forget to run it and keep your Mac running in tip top shape.

Cons

Software is solid. It's a bit pricey as it's a subscription model (there's also a one-time purchase option) but the software does what it's supposed to do, it's chuck full of useful features and the development team continues to develop it.

Eliffio
Eliffio
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best optimizing tool for my mac.

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

We manage big files everyday and we need to optimize our disk space and memory regularly. That's...

We manage big files everyday and we need to optimize our disk space and memory regularly. That's the feature we love and use the most about CleanMyMac. For us, it's simply the best tool out there.

Pros

I love how easy it is to use CleanMyMac. It has a clean and intuitive user interface and great optimizing tools that just work. I don't need to do any manual/repetitive tasks to optimize memory, clean my disk or have a precise view of what's taking space in my computer. I just make a couple clicks and it's all done. Also, I don't need additional apps for different tasks. CleanMyMac does it all!

Cons

Nothing not to like. I had only one issue with my antivirus, but it was solved in a couple minutes just checking CleanMyMac's website and updating it.

Daniel
Daniel
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The Best Whole-System Cleaner on the Market for Mac

Reviewed on 13/01/2022

My overall experience with Clean My Mac is that it does everything I need. It cleans up my RAM,...

My overall experience with Clean My Mac is that it does everything I need. It cleans up my RAM, clears out storage, protects my Mac from MalWare, updates my Mac with each new OS, helps clean up my e-mail, and everything in between.

Pros

What I like best about Clean My Mac X is its ability to keep my Mac running fast and safely each and every day. From clearing up RAM for fast work, to protecting my Mac from Malware, to updating my Mac, to cleaning up storage, Clean My Mac keeps my Mac at it's tip top shape.

Cons

What I like least about Clean My Mac is that it is not easy to contact customer support.

Charles
Charles
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Run it Once and You will keep it Forever

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

This one program salvaged a 2015 Macbook Pro which was clogged, cluttered, poorly indexed, with...

This one program salvaged a 2015 Macbook Pro which was clogged, cluttered, poorly indexed, with multiple memory leaks. I've since installed it on all my Mac's (personal and business).

Pros

The simple complexity is perfect for my environment. I can quickly flush cache, file compare, update, uninstall, and run scans from a slick interface. Eliminate multiple scripts, terminal commands, time, and effort.

Cons

Some of the pesky notifications I wish was more customizable. However, for most users, I predict will leave all notifications on or turn off completely.

Rick
Rick
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  • Industry: Graphic Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

CleanMyMac X is one of my staples

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

I've used CleanMyMac on my Macs for several years now. I can not imagine working with them without...

I've used CleanMyMac on my Macs for several years now. I can not imagine working with them without it.

Pros

I love how it cleans old junk out of my Mac, and gives me more space to work with.

Cons

To be honest, I really can not think of any cons with CleanMyMac X. It does exactly what I need it to do.

marta
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

cleaning and optimization tool for Mac

Reviewed on 03/05/2023

quickly scan your system and identify files and applications that are taking up unnecessary space.

quickly scan your system and identify files and applications that are taking up unnecessary space.

Pros

a comprehensive cleaning and optimization tool for Mac computers that can help boost performance, free up storage space, and keep your Mac running smoothly.

Cons

I haven't found anything majorly wrong with this software, other than occasional pop-ups informing you about its usage, but it's a great security tool overall.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Dealing with that elusive storage

Reviewed on 28/11/2022

Does most of what I am not able to do and keeps my Mac running more efficiently

Does most of what I am not able to do and keeps my Mac running more efficiently

Pros

it has been a long while bother dealing with low storage space on my Mac. Most of the storage space has been taken by the system file/data and there is no easy way at least for me to clear it. I got CleanMyMacX through the Setapp account by MacPaw which is a lot of bargain and it has helped a lot in gaining back the storage space. I run Adobe applications and most tend to take create a huge cache which CMMX was able to delete. Besides cleaning the Mac, it doubles as a very effective malware removal tool. I would certainly recommend it.

Cons

I am not very comfortable with apps that require a lot of access to files systems such as full disk access as I think they can be a source of compromise to data privacy and who knows what else.

Danielle
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  • Industry: Public Relations & Communications
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Light and breezy

Reviewed on 31/07/2021

I use a combo of this and Gemini II to keep my Mac running in tip-top performance.
CleamMyMac is...

I use a combo of this and Gemini II to keep my Mac running in tip-top performance.
CleamMyMac is often used for hard disk space retrieval on the go, malware detection in real-time and speed optimisation. I utilise the RAM freeing-up tool daily and that allows me to just keep the Mac running virtually all the time between macOS updates. Well, mainly that and a few other apps like amphetamine.

Pros

It sits in an inconspicuous place and just does its thang. I hardly notice until I think "oh wait, I want to clear some memory" and go ahead and click its menubar icon and jolly well do so. From this quick access point, there are other processes that are vital and on hand like freeing up hard-disk space and seeing what other resources are being used.
It has never failed. It has so much more to it when I open the dashboard and start flicking through the options that I could spend all day fine-tuning and sometimes I have spent quite a long time getting even more space back and clearing apps that are redundant.

Cons

I have not one quibble. Its overhead seems tiny, I hardly notice it is there and yet when I need its full suite of tools they are immediately on hand.

Ari
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  • Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A must have for Mac owners!

Reviewed on 20/09/2022

It's been great for all these years I've used it - around 7 years maybe. Customer support is...

It's been great for all these years I've used it - around 7 years maybe. Customer support is absolutely great and fast, the app is updated all the time and it has a beautiful Mac like interface and easy to use.
I don't use any Mac here in the company without it!

Pros

CleanMyMac X does an incredible job on scanning your Mac to make sure it's running at its best and rid of malware or files/apps that shouldn't be there. It also scans and cleans up junk weekly, in addition to providing a great bar top menu giving you a lot of info regarding your connection, ram memory available, CPU load and storage available. It's pretty complete.

Cons

It's hard to say because I really love it and I believe it's essential to have.
They're always updating it and I feel like I'm being taken care of. So there's nothing I don't like about it.

Jennifer
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  • Industry: Fine Art
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Keeps my Mac Clean!

Reviewed on 30/07/2021

Pros

What I like most about CleanMyMac X is that it provides a simple 1-click operation to check vulnerabilities, repair, and remove ‘junk’ files all at once, and that I can review specifically what files the app has identified for removal before the files are actually removed, keeping my Mac optimized and running great.

I also like the attractive, and easy to understand user interface, and all the custom settings that allow me to make it fit my specific needs.

Cons

I can't think of any cons for this software.

John
John
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best solution for keeping my MAC in good shape.

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

Pros

Usefull features for me are ability to free up memory, clean up after apps after uninstall. smart scan to tune up your computer and real time malware protection.

If you have a problem cusotmer support are really proactive insolving issues.

Cons

Can't really think of any downsides and if I've had issues cusotmer support has helped me out very quickly,

Hercilin Novaldi
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  • Industry: Chemicals
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Analysis of CleanMyMac X: a comprehensive review of the cleaning utility for macOS.

Reviewed on 19/02/2023

Wanting to optimize the performance of my Mac computer, I downloaded and installed CleanMyMac X on...

Wanting to optimize the performance of my Mac computer, I downloaded and installed CleanMyMac X on my computer. I then launched the software and performed a complete scan of my system to identify unnecessary files and obsolete applications. CleanMyMac X then presented me with a list of all the files and applications it identified for cleaning and optimization. I carefully examined the list to make sure there were no important files or applications that could be accidentally deleted. I clicked the "Clean" button to allow CleanMyMac X to remove the obsolete files and applications.After the cleanup, I noticed a significant improvement in the performance of my Mac computer. Boot times and application loading times were significantly reduced, and the system ran faster and more efficiently. I have also noticed an increase in the amount of disk space available on my computer. I highly recommend CleanMyMac X to anyone looking to optimize the performance of their Mac computer.

Pros

It provides tools to check the health of the hard drive, manage browser extensions and plugins, and repair system permissions. It informs about applications that take up too many resources or are not used much. It can also uninstall unwanted applications directly from the CleanMyMac X interface. It can also clean up system files and cache files, which can free up storage space and improve computer performance. Its interface is very easy to use.

Cons

CleanMyMac X works only on Mac computers, it is not compatible with other operating systems such as Windows or Linux.It can also delete necessary files if you are not careful when selecting files to delete.

Alexandra
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Give yourself peace of mind

Reviewed on 13/04/2022

Overall CleanMyMax X is incredibly easy to use and really helps keep my computer in top shape.

Overall CleanMyMax X is incredibly easy to use and really helps keep my computer in top shape.

Pros

Everything is integrated into a very easy to use platform. The notifications remind you when it’s time to do a scan so you actually utilize the software. The scans are fairly quick with the option to run deeper scans and clean ups when you need to. You can delete files and uninstall programs right from the software.

Cons

Every few years they update the software and then you have to pay for a new license. It would be nice if the old versions still worked.

James
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

CleanMyMac X keeps my Mac running smoothly

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

Program is great. Customer service has been very responsive the few times I needed their help. ...

Program is great. Customer service has been very responsive the few times I needed their help. They are one of my few regular subscriptions.

Pros

I enjoy keeping my Mac clean and organized. In addition, I use it to thoroughly install/unstall programs. Pro tip: don't download from the Apple App store though. Download from the website because when you install/uninstall programs, the website version is more thorough in cleaning up extraneous files that some programs install on your machine.

Cons

When CleanMyMac X suggests getting rid of old and/or larger files, it would be nice if the program could also let you know the pros/cons of getting rid of those files. I don't always understand the implications. In the past, I have deleted large/old files only to regret it.

phil
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  • Industry: Research
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The great and good, and one irksome trait

Reviewed on 03/08/2021

Overall I've been pleased with how CMMX cleans up my Mac such that I can do my work in a more...

Overall I've been pleased with how CMMX cleans up my Mac such that I can do my work in a more timely fashion. I've recommended CMMX to at least a dozen people.

Pros

I frequently use this software to clear my Mac of unnecessary memory eating junk, disable apps I seldom use, eliminate duplicate files, and generally smooth out how my Mac operates. CMMX is generally not clunky like other maintenance programs I've used, and its definitely faster than other products.

Cons

The one irksome trait that I've experienced with CMMX is that is generally very slow to open, and seems to bog my computer down to such a snail pace when opening. This might be because I am using an other MacOS, but it has always been slow to open.

Michael
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The cleanest of interfaces, and most powerful tool to keep you safe

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

Never an issue despite running it for over 3 years. It helps keep my Macs running smoothly and...

Never an issue despite running it for over 3 years. It helps keep my Macs running smoothly and efficiently.

Pros

The graphical interface screams ease of use, but for a very seriously professional product. It reminds me regularly to run my scans, and the product is constantly being upgraded with improvements, not just new features.

Cons

Nothing. It works great and does what it promises with no tech experience required.

Andrew
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Solid app, good for everyone

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

Have had a good experience, will likely reup subscription

Have had a good experience, will likely reup subscription

Pros

Ease of use and variety of services it provides.

Cons

Obviously paying for it is a negative but other than that, it's worth it.

Mike
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Might Be Able to Live Without It, BUT Don't Want TO

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

Used for personal purposes. I relate to like an anxious person might relate to Valium.

Used for personal purposes. I relate to like an anxious person might relate to Valium.

Pros

Full feature set is easy to invoke and very much enjoy ridding my OS of 3+ GB of junk at least weekly. Update Manager helps me stay on top of application updates and until I used LogIn Manager Was mystified by how to clean up all the stuff that others in their infinite wisdom felt I need to load each day (I didn't).

Cons

Many features need to give me more information before I'm confident to use them and others should, I feel, give me advice on what to do with the information that CleanMyMac points out. Links to the MacPaw site from the results page giving advice would be a REALLY BIG PLUS and eminently doable.

Mitchel
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A Must Have

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

clean user interface
excellent product

clean user interface
excellent product

Pros

After years of trying to keep our work stations up to speed, this product solved all our issues. Installed on every employee and also personal units.

Cons

some features are unclear when or why to run

Kalai
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Very happy and super satisified with how CleanMyMac X keeps all our Macs running smooth!

Reviewed on 02/08/2021

110% happy with and satisfied that it is doing exactly what it is supposed to do.

110% happy with and satisfied that it is doing exactly what it is supposed to do.

Pros

The software is super easy to set up and use on a regular basis. The "when needed" reminders are helpful and I love the option to search for giant sized files & when last accessed so I can figure out if I need to keep them, or move them to cloud storage (we use DropBox & love that too). I use this program across five Macs; two iMac's and three laptops and it is seamless.

Cons

I absolutely cannot think of anything I don't like about this software!