CleanMyMac vs coconutBattery (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, coconutBattery grades higher than CleanMyMac: 2.6 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
coconutBattery grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CleanMyMac
Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app
coconutBattery
Mac app that reads battery health for Macs, iPhones and iPads
Which one is for you
Pick CleanMyMac if
- Fits if you want clean-up, malware scanning and app removal in one Mac app
- Works for Setapp subscribers, since CleanMyMac is included there
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free cleaner, as there's no free plan after the 7-day trial
- Pricey if you pay by the month, at $9.99 against $39.99 for a year, and Plus is $15.99 a month
- Not for you if you want every tool, since the App Store edition leaves out some system junk and maintenance tasks
- Watch out: the trial runs through the App Store with payment details on file and charges you when it ends
- Watch out: a one-time purchase covers the current major version only, and it's Mac only, on macOS 11 or later
Pick coconutBattery if
- Fits if you want to see how worn a Mac or iPhone battery is
- Works for people buying a used Mac who want the cycle count
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use Windows or Linux, since it is Mac only and needs macOS 12 or later
- Tight if you want the menu bar or lifetime view free, as those are Plus
- Watch out: the Standard edition covers 4.x updates only
- Watch out: it is sold from the vendor's site only, not through any App Store
How we grade them
| 1.8GPACleanMyMacWeak | 2.6GPAcoconutBatteryGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CBasic is $39.99 a year on the US Mac App Store, about $3.33 a month, which is above this category's middle of $2.99 and a subscription besides. Pay monthly and it's $9.99, right at the dear end of the whole category. Plus is $65.99 a year. | A$13.99 one-time for Plus Standard, under a year of the typical utility subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | DThere's no free plan. The 7-day trial has full functionality, but it runs through the App Store with your payment details on file and charges you for the plan when it ends. A week isn't long to judge a cleaner you'd only run now and then. | BThe base app with Mac and iPhone/iPad diagnostics is free for good. Plus has a trial of 10 launches. |
| Features | COn paper it's the lot: Smart Care's five routines in one scan, Space Lens, malware scanning, an uninstaller, a duplicate finder and clean-up inside iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and Gmail. But the listing says the App Store edition, the one priced here, drops several system junk and maintenance tools. | CBattery diagnostics for Mac, iPhone and iPad, but the menu bar details, lifetime analyzer, advanced viewer, notifications and Wi-Fi are all Plus. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating is on record, but there's nothing to set up: one Smart Care scan does five jobs, so you never need to know what a cache file is. The menu bar monitors sit there on their own too. | BNo rating on record. Install and open it; the numbers are on the first screen. |
| Platforms and integrations | DMac only, on macOS 11 or later, so one operating system. It reaches into iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and Gmail to tidy those, and it's included in Setapp. | DMac only, macOS 12 or later, though it reads connected iPhones and iPads. |
| Best for | all-in-one clean-up and malware checks on a Mac | checking battery health on a Mac or iPhone |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: CleanMyMac and coconutBattery. How we grade
Where they differ
- CleanMyMac also covers disk cleanup.
At a glance
| CleanMyMac | coconutBattery | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month) | $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard) |
| Free plan | None | The base app with Mac and iPhone/iPad battery diagnostics and saved battery health info; Plus features have a trial of 10 launches. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial with full functionality | Plus mode can be tried for 10 app launches, activated in the app settings. |
| macOS | ||
| Made by | MacPaw Way Ltd. | coconut-flavour.com |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | coconut-flavour.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
CleanMyMac
- macOS 11 or later only. The App Store edition omits some tools found in the MacPaw Store and Setapp editions, such as several system junk and maintenance tasks.
- There is no free plan: after the 7-day trial a subscription or a one-time purchase is required.
- A one-time purchase covers only the current major version; moving to a later major version is a paid upgrade.
- Plan prices here are from the US Mac App Store. MacPaw Store plans cover 1, 2 or 5 Macs, and its price list was not readable when checked.
coconutBattery
- Runs on macOS 12 Monterey or later; older versions of the app exist for older macOS.
- Sold only from the vendor's site, not in any App Store.
- Menu bar details, Wi-Fi support, the lifetime analyzer, advanced viewer and notifications need Plus.
- The Standard edition covers version 4.x updates only.
Key features
CleanMyMac
- Smart Care
- One scan that runs five routines together: junk cleanup, a check for threats, performance tasks, software updates and a storage declutter.
- Cleanup and Space Lens
- Removes system junk such as cache and log files, mail attachments and trash. Space Lens maps the drive as an interactive view of folders sorted by size.
- Malware protection
- Malware scans run on MacPaw's Moonlock Engine, with real-time monitoring and background scanning. Privacy tools clear browsing traces and review app permissions.
- App uninstaller and updater
- Uninstalls apps completely, clearing their leftover data and old installers, and updates installed software from inside CleanMyMac.
- Clutter, cloud and email cleanup
- Finds duplicates, similar images and large or old files, reviews files in iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox, and from version 5.7 scans a Gmail inbox for mail to remove.
- Menu bar monitors
- The CleanMyMac Menu stays in the menu bar with monitors for Mac health, protection status, storage, memory, battery, CPU, network and connected devices.
coconutBattery
- Mac battery diagnostic
- Shows live battery quality and health for the Mac.
- iPhone and iPad battery diagnostic
- Reads battery health from a connected iPhone or iPad.
- Menu bar details (Plus)
- Plus shows Mac and iPhone/iPad battery details in the menu bar.
- Battery Lifetime Analyzer (Plus)
- Lifetime figures such as temperature, voltage and charge rate ranges, and battery operating time.
- Advanced viewer (Plus)
- More device details, including SSD read and write statistics on a Mac; available data varies by device.
- Notifications and Wi-Fi (Plus)
- Alerts below a set battery level, and checking an iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi once enabled.
Plans
CleanMyMac
Basic (yearly)$39.99
per year (US Mac App Store price)
Yearly subscription to the Basic plan in the App Store edition, charged after a 7-day free trial.
Monthly$9.99
per month (US Mac App Store price)
Month-to-month subscription, listed as CleanMyMac Monthly with a 7-day free trial. The listing does not name its feature plan.
Plus (yearly)$65.99
per year (US Mac App Store price)
Yearly subscription to the Plus plan in the App Store edition, charged after a 7-day free trial.
Plus (monthly)$15.99
per month (US Mac App Store price)
The Plus plan paid month to month in the App Store edition.
coconutBattery
coconutBattery$0
Mac and iPhone/iPad battery diagnostics, and saving battery health info.
coconutBattery Plus Standard$13.99
one-time
Plus features for version 4.x only, unlimited devices, updates for v4.x.
coconutBattery Plus Lifetime Edition$19.39
one-time
Plus features on unlimited devices with all future Plus updates; shown on the page as reduced from $21.55 with no end date.
Ways to pay less
CleanMyMac
- Annual discount
Yearly billing costs about a third of monthly
On the US Mac App Store, Plus is $65.99 a year or $15.99 a month, so twelve monthly payments ($191.88) cost almost three times the yearly price.
- Education
30% off for students and teachers
MacPaw gives teachers and students a 30% discount on CleanMyMac. Submitting a .edu email address returns a discount code.
- Lifetime license
One-time purchase with no expiration date
Sold at the MacPaw Store and the App Store. It includes updates and fixes for the current major version only; later major versions are offered at a special price.
- Other savings
30% loyalty discount for MacPaw customers
Anyone who has bought any MacPaw product gets 30% off purchases at the MacPaw Store. It does not apply to App Store or Setapp purchases.
- Other savings
40% off a one-year plan for switchers
Users of another Mac cleaning or protection app can request 40% off a one-year CleanMyMac subscription by submitting proof of purchase.
- Other savings
Up to 50% off upgrades from older versions
Owners of a paid earlier version, such as CleanMyMac X, can move to the current version at up to 50% off through the MacPaw Store.
coconutBattery
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CleanMyMac or coconutBattery?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month), and coconutBattery starts at $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard).
Which has a free plan, CleanMyMac or coconutBattery?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only coconutBattery has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.