MacSweep
Safety-First macOS Storage Cleaner
Reclaim disk space with confidence. Fully local, zero data collection.
Compatible with macOS 12 Monterey+ Β· Apple Silicon & Intel
Six Cleaning Modules
Comprehensive Mac scanning, intelligently categorized for one-click cleanup
System Cache
Clean browser, app and system cache files to safely free up space
App Leftovers
Remove leftover configs, preferences and data from uninstalled apps
Large Files
Find and manage files consuming significant disk space
Developer Junk
Clean Xcode DerivedData, node_modules, CocoaPods, Cargo and build artifacts. Typically finds 20-50 GB on dev machines.
Log Files
Remove old system/app logs and crash reports to keep your system tidy
Download Manager
Organize expired installers and temp files in Downloads, sorted by age
Safety First
Three-layer safety protects your important files β every action under your control
Protected Paths
Critical system dirs never touched: /System, ~/.ssh, ~/Library/Keychains β hardcoded protection
HardcodedTrash First
Files move to Trash by default, not permanently deleted. Recoverable within 30 days.
RecoverableAudit Logging
Every cleanup is fully logged for post-action audit and traceability
AuditablePrivacy Protection
MacSweep runs entirely locally β your data belongs only to you
Zero Data Collection
No personal info or user data is collected, stored, or transmitted
Local Scanning
Scanning runs only on your device β paths are never uploaded
No Telemetry
No analytics, no crash reporting, no network β fully offline
No Account Required
No registration or login needed β download and start cleaning immediately
How MacSweep Compares
A safer, more affordable alternative to established Mac cleaners
| Feature | MacSweep | CleanMyMac X | BuhoCleaner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (yearly) | $9.99 | $39.95 | $14.99 |
| Price (lifetime) | $29.99 | $89.95 | $39.99 |
| Trash-first deletion | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Three-layer protection | ✓ | Partial | ✗ |
| Developer junk | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| CLI included | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Zero data collection | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apple Notarized | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Free tier for everyday use. Pro unlocks all modules with unlimited cleaning.
Free
Free forever
- 3 cleaning modules
- 500MB/month cleaning limit
- Trash-first safe deletion
- Full audit logging
Pro
Early adopter yearly Β· Limited time
- All 6 cleaning modules
- Unlimited cleaning, no limits
- Deep developer junk scanning
- CLI command-line tool
- Priority support
Also: $1.99/mo Β· $29.99 lifetime
Get Started with MacSweep
Download MacSweep.dmgDeveloper ID Signed Β· Apple Notarized Β· Free Tier Available