Alternatives · Utilities
Latest alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Latest alternative is AppCleaner (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Latest compared with 3 alternatives: Setapp, CleanMyMac and AppCleaner.
Latest is free to use. 1 of the 3 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LatestThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| Setapp | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| CleanMyMac | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| AppCleaner | Free | Free | macOS |
Price against what you get
Latest has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Setapp scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Latest
Setapp
One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps
- Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan).
- Setapp has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Latest.
- Setapp also lists an iOS app.
- Setapp also covers screenshots, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
- Setapp does not cover file management, which Latest does.
Suits: Mac users who would otherwise buy several utilities separately
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Latest.
- CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app, system monitor and disk cleanup.
- CleanMyMac does not cover file management, which Latest does.
Suits: Mac owners who want cleanup, malware scanning and app removal in one app
AppCleaner
Small Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files
- AppCleaner is free.
- AppCleaner also covers disk cleanup.
- AppCleaner does not cover file management, which Latest does.
Suits: Mac users who want an app's support files removed along with the app
Limits worth knowing in Latest
- Covers only Mac App Store apps and Sparkle-based apps; other updaters are not checked.
- Mac only, and the site lists no paid support tier.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Latest?
The alternatives to Latest in this directory are Setapp, CleanMyMac and AppCleaner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Latest.
Is there a free alternative to Latest?
Yes. AppCleaner is free to use.
Which Latest alternatives work on iOS?
The Latest listing does not include an iOS app. Setapp lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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