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AppZapper alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded AppZapper alternative is AppCleaner (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

AppZapper compared with 4 alternatives: AppCleaner, Pearcleaner, CleanMyMac and OnyX.

AppZapper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 one-time, for 1 Mac. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AppZapperThis toolFree trial · from $18 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
AppCleanerFreeFreemacOS
PearcleanerFreeFreemacOS
CleanMyMacFree trial · from $39.99/yrTrial onlymacOS
OnyXFreeFreemacOS

How each one differs from AppZapper

  1. AppCleaner

    Small Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files

    • AppCleaner is free.
    • AppCleaner has a free plan, which AppZapper lacks.

    Suits: Mac users who want an app's support files removed along with the app

    AppCleaner vs AppZapperAppCleaner pricing and details

  2. Pearcleaner

    Free, source-available app uninstaller and cleaner for Mac

    • Pearcleaner is free.
    • Pearcleaner has a free plan, which AppZapper lacks.

    Suits: Mac users who want leftover files removed when they uninstall an app

    Pearcleaner vs AppZapperPearcleaner pricing and details

  3. CleanMyMac

    Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app

    • CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app and system monitor.

    Suits: Mac owners who want cleanup, malware scanning and app removal in one app

    CleanMyMac vs AppZapperCleanMyMac pricing and details

  4. OnyX

    Free maintenance, cleaning and tweaking utility for macOS

    • OnyX is free.
    • OnyX has a free plan, which AppZapper lacks.

    Suits: Mac users who want maintenance and cache cleaning without Terminal commands

    OnyX vs AppZapperOnyX pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in AppZapper

  • The trial allows 3 zaps, after which a license key is required.
  • Requires macOS 15.6 or later; the home page lists no builds for older systems.
  • It is an uninstaller only; the vendor's pages describe no other cleanup features.
AppZapper pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to AppZapper?

The alternatives to AppZapper in this directory are AppCleaner, Pearcleaner, CleanMyMac and OnyX. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AppZapper.

Is there a free alternative to AppZapper?

Yes. AppCleaner, Pearcleaner and OnyX are free to use.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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