App Cleaner & Uninstaller 10.0 — macOS

Version 10.0 of App Cleaner & Uninstaller tracks updates for installed apps, including Safari extensions and Homebrew tools. It also removes or disables extension files and manages startup items and service files. For anyone who already uses a system utility or two, this app fills the gap between a simple drag-to-trash uninstall and manually hunting down preference files in ~/Library. It's a practical addition to a standard macOS toolkit, not a replacement for something you already have.

• Completely removes applications and their service files.
• Manages startup items and extensions.
• Deletes or disables extension files.
• Tracks updates for installed apps, including Safari extensions and Homebrew command-line tools.
• Includes a redesigned menu bar app with network traffic control.
• Filters incompatible applications.

The app runs on macOS 12 and later, on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. If you keep your Mac clean with a few regular tools, this one handles the leftover files that often get missed.

A typical uninstall workflow, step by step

Instead of dragging it to the Trash and hoping for the best, here is how a full removal works in App Cleaner & Uninstaller.

1. Open the app from Launchpad or the Applications folder. The main window shows a list of all applications on your Mac.
2. Find the app you want to remove. You can scroll the list or use the search field at the top.
3. Select the app. The right side of the window displays its size, version, and a list of associated service files — caches, preferences, logs, and support files.
4. Click the removal button (it is labeled clearly). The app asks you to confirm before proceeding.
5. After confirmation, the app and its leftover files are moved to the Trash. You still need to empty the Trash yourself to free up the disk space.

That is the basic process. If you are removing a larger application like an Adobe product or a developer tool, the list of associated files can be long. The app shows every item, so you know exactly what is being removed.

Review associated files before clicking remove

The most common mistake is not reviewing the list of associated files before confirming removal. App Cleaner & Uninstaller shows you everything it plans to delete, but some users click through too fast and remove preference files they wanted to keep for a reinstall later. If you plan to reinstall the same app, uncheck any preference or configuration files you want to preserve.

Another mistake is assuming the app catches everything. It catches a lot — service files, caches, logs — but no uninstaller can guarantee it finds every single file an app ever created. If you are removing something especially complex, it is worth checking ~/Library and ~/Library/Application Support manually afterward.

Some beginners also forget that moving files to the Trash is only half the job. The app moves everything to the Trash, but the space is not recovered until the Trash is emptied. If you are trying to clear space in a hurry, empty the Trash after the removal completes.

Runs identically on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

People often wonder if App Cleaner & Uninstaller works differently on Apple Silicon versus Intel Macs. The answer is no — the same version runs on both architectures, and the uninstall process is identical. The app scans the same Library folders regardless of the processor.

Another common question is whether the app removes files from system applications or only third-party ones. It focuses on user-installed applications. System apps that came with macOS are not listed for removal, so you do not have to worry about accidentally deleting something critical.

Some users ask if the app runs in the background or slows down the Mac. It does not run as a background process unless you enable the menu bar app. The menu bar app is optional and can be turned off in preferences. When the app is not open, it uses no resources.

For Homebrew tools, version 10.0 includes expanded update tracking, but removal of Homebrew-installed tools is best handled through Homebrew itself.

Use leftover finder for apps already in the Trash

One snag people hit is the app not showing all leftover files for a recently uninstalled application. If you already dragged an app to the Trash before opening App Cleaner & Uninstaller, the app has a leftover finder feature that scans for orphaned files. Run that scan before trying to remove the app again.

Another snag: the app reports that some files cannot be moved to the Trash because they are in use. This usually happens with preference files or caches that a background process still holds open. The simplest fix is to log out and back in, then try the removal again. If that does not work, restart the Mac and retry.

Some users find that the app does not list certain applications at all. This can happen if the app was installed outside the standard Applications folder — for example, in a user-specific ~/Applications folder or on an external drive. The app scans standard locations, but you can manually locate the app and drag it into the app cleaner window to start the removal process.

If the menu bar app shows network traffic for an app you already uninstalled, the network access tab in version 10.0 can help identify leftover processes. You can disable or remove those entries from the menu bar app directly.

• Added a network access tab.
• Redesigned the menu bar app with network traffic control.
• Expanded the updates database to include Safari extensions and Homebrew command-line tools.
• Added an incompatible applications filter.

• macOS 12 or later
• Apple Silicon or Intel processor