The AppCleaner alternative
An alternative to AppCleaner with a full storage cleaner
AppCleaner removes an app together with its related files. MacZentra does that and also finds leftovers from apps you already deleted, then goes further with a disk map, duplicates, caches and developer junk.
MacZentra vs. AppCleaner, side by side
| Feature | MacZentra | AppCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free scan, one-time purchase to clean | Free |
| App uninstaller | Full uninstall + leftover finder | Removes an app and related files |
| Orphaned leftovers | Finds leftovers of apps already deleted | See vendor |
| Disk visualization | Treemap, Sunburst and Tree View | Not included |
| Duplicate finder | Exact (BLAKE3) + fuzzy name + similar photos | Not included |
| Developer junk | Docker, Xcode, node_modules, conda | Not included |
Why people switch
Uninstall completely
Remove an app and its caches, preferences and support files, and find leftovers from apps removed earlier.
See where space went
A Treemap and Sunburst show the biggest folders, so you know what to uninstall first.
Recoverable
Everything removed goes to the macOS Trash, so you can restore it.
Frequently asked questions
Is MacZentra a good AppCleaner alternative?+
If you want an uninstaller that also maps and cleans your disk, yes. Scanning is free, and cleaning is a one-time purchase.
Does MacZentra find leftovers from apps I already deleted?+
Yes. It looks for orphaned caches, preferences and support files that no installed app owns.
Can I undo an uninstall?+
Yes. Removed files are moved to the macOS Trash.
Scan your Mac for free
Scanning, the Treemap, Sunburst and Tree View are all free. Cleaning is a one-time $49.99 purchase. Anything you remove goes to the macOS Trash, so you can restore it.
macOS 13 Ventura or later · Apple silicon