CleanMyMac
Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app
What is CleanMyMac?
CleanMyMac is a Mac maintenance app from MacPaw that combines junk-file cleanup, malware scanning, performance maintenance, app uninstalling and updating, and tools for finding duplicates and large files. It is sold as a subscription or a one-time purchase through the MacPaw Store and the Mac App Store, and it is also included in Setapp. The App Store edition leaves out some system-level features.
CleanMyMac is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month). See every plan
Good for
- Mac owners who want cleanup, malware scanning and app removal in one app
- People running low on disk space who want guided cleanup
- Setapp subscribers, since CleanMyMac is included in that subscription
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
CleanMyMac pricing
- Starts at
- $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial with full functionality
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (yearly) | $39.99per 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 | $9.99per 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) | $65.99per 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) | $15.99per month (US Mac App Store price) | The Plus plan paid month to month in the App Store edition. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with CleanMyMac before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountYearly 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.
Stated on apps.apple.com - Education30% off for students and teachers
MacPaw gives teachers and students a 30% discount on CleanMyMac. Submitting a .edu email address returns a discount code.
Stated on macpaw.com - Lifetime licenseOne-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.
Stated on macpaw.com - Other savings30% 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.
Stated on macpaw.com - Other savings40% 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.
Stated on macpaw.com - Other savingsUp 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.
Stated on macpaw.com
Works with
CleanMyMac alternatives
- CleanMyMac vs CCleaner
Free plan · from $44.95/yr
- CleanMyMac vs DaisyDisk
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Common questions
Is CleanMyMac free?
No, CleanMyMac is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial with full functionality.
How much does CleanMyMac cost?
CleanMyMac lists 4 plans. Basic (yearly): $39.99 per year (US Mac App Store price). Monthly: $9.99 per month (US Mac App Store price). Plus (yearly): $65.99 per year (US Mac App Store price). Plus (monthly): $15.99 per month (US Mac App Store price). Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does CleanMyMac work on?
CleanMyMac is available on macOS.
Does CleanMyMac offer any discounts?
CleanMyMac publicly lists the following: Yearly billing costs about a third of monthly; 30% off for students and teachers; One-time purchase with no expiration date; 30% loyalty discount for MacPaw customers; 40% off a one-year plan for switchers; Up to 50% off upgrades from older versions.
Does CleanMyMac have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. CleanMyMac is listed for macOS.
Does CleanMyMac have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. CleanMyMac is listed for macOS.
Is CleanMyMac open source?
CleanMyMac is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does CleanMyMac integrate with?
CleanMyMac's listing names iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Gmail and Setapp. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does CleanMyMac have a student discount?
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.
Who makes CleanMyMac?
CleanMyMac is made by MacPaw Way Ltd. It dates from 2008.
What are the alternatives to CleanMyMac?
The closest alternatives to CleanMyMac in our directory are CCleaner, DaisyDisk and AppCleaner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CleanMyMac.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.
- macpaw.com/cleanmymac
- cleanmymac.com/
- apps.apple.com/us/app/cleanmymac/id1339170533
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/editions
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/purchase-options
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/missing-features
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/discounts
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/upgrade
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/multi-user-license
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/cleanmymac-menu
- macpaw.com/support/cleanmymac/knowledgebase/concepts-and-usage
- macpaw.com/cleanmymac/whats-new
- macpaw.com/macpaw-student-discount
- macpaw.com/about