App Cleaner & Uninstaller 10.0 on Mac

App Cleaner & Uninstaller runs on Macs with macOS 12 or later, supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. That covers everything from the first M1 Macs through the latest models, and older Intel machines that can run at least Monterey.

Finds leftover files and tracks updates

The app works as both a Mac uninstaller and an app manager. It finds leftover files from apps you already moved to the Trash, removes service files, and tracks updates for installed applications. You can also configure which apps launch when your Mac starts.

Using it step by step

1. Open the downloaded disk image.
2. Drag the app into the Applications folder.
3. Launch the app from Launchpad after copying finishes.

Catches leftovers Finder leaves behind

App Cleaner & Uninstaller works alongside the tools Apple gives you, not against them. The Finder's own "Move to Trash" leaves behind preference files, caches, and support folders. This app catches those leftovers. You can use it after a manual uninstall to sweep up anything the Finder missed, or let it handle the whole removal in one go.

It also connects with the macOS login items system. Instead of digging through System Settings yourself, you can see and manage startup apps from inside the app. That includes items added by Adobe, Microsoft, or smaller utilities that sometimes sneak in during installation. The extension management covers things like Safari extensions, Quick Look plugins, and Finder sync extensions — the kind of add-ons that accumulate over time and rarely get cleaned out on their own.

For users who keep their Mac tidy with other utilities, this app fills the uninstall gap. It does not duplicate what a general-purpose app cleaner & uninstaller does differently — it focuses on applications and their associated service files. If you already use a tool to manage storage or duplicates, this app fits beside it rather than overlapping.

The new network access tab and redesigned menu bar app give you a way to monitor which apps are connecting out. That is useful if you run a firewall or just want to see what is phoning home. The current menu bar application provides network traffic management, enabling you to permit or deny connections without launching the primary interface.

Don't delete shared plugins without checking

The most common mistake is selecting everything the app finds without checking what it is. App Cleaner & Uninstaller lists all associated files, and some of those might be shared with other apps — like a plugin or a framework that two applications use. Deleting those can break something else. Always glance at the list before confirming removal.

Another one is using the leftover finder without thinking. The app scans for service files from apps you already trashed. Beginners sometimes see a long list of old preference files and delete them all, not realising that some belong to apps they still use but reinstalled later. A clean install often leaves behind old preference stubs. Better to check the file path and date before trashing.

People also forget that disabling a startup item is different from uninstalling the app. The startup manager lets you stop an app from launching at boot without removing it. New users sometimes uninstall an app entirely when all they wanted was to stop it loading on login. The app gives you both options, so pick the right one.

Then there is the extension panel. Disabling a Safari extension or a Finder plugin does not uninstall it — it just turns it off. If you want it gone permanently, you still need to remove it from the application that installed it, or use the full uninstall function. Beginners disable an extension, see it vanish from the menu, and think the job is done.

Remove old apps and their associated files in one pass

Here is how to remove them properly in one session.

1. Open App Cleaner & Uninstaller and go to the list of installed applications.
2. Select each app you want to remove. The app shows all associated files: preferences, caches, support folders, and sometimes launch agents.
3. Check the list for shared items. If you see a file in ~/Library/Application Support/ that looks like it belongs to a different app still installed, uncheck it.
4. Click remove. The app deletes the main app bundle and all checked service files.
5. Switch to the leftover finder. It scans for orphaned files from apps you may have dragged to the Trash earlier. Review the results and delete only items that match apps you are sure are gone.
6. Open the startup manager and check for any old login items from those removed apps. Disable or delete them.
7. Visit the extensions panel. Remove or disable any leftover Safari extensions, Quick Look plugins, or Finder sync services tied to the uninstalled software.

After that, empty the Trash and restart once. Your Mac starts with fewer background processes, and the storage you freed is actually free — not still occupied by hidden files.

Runs on macOS 12 and later, Apple Silicon or Intel

App Cleaner & Uninstaller runs on macOS 12 and later, whether your Mac uses Apple Silicon or Intel. The download comes as a disk image. You drag the app to your Applications folder and launch it from Launchpad — no extra installers, no background daemons of its own.

The interface is available in nine languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese (both traditional and simplified), and Japanese. If you switch macOS languages often, the app follows your system language without extra configuration.

Version 10.0 added a filter for incompatible applications, which is handy if you are running newer macOS builds and want to identify software that may not work. The refreshed database now includes Safari extensions and Homebrew command-line tools, enabling you to identify when they require updating together with standard Mac applications.

The menu bar app was redesigned in this version. It gives you quick access to network traffic control and basic management tasks without opening the full window. If you prefer a clean menu bar, you can disable the menu bar app and work entirely from the main window.

For anyone looking for an app cleaner & uninstaller pro style tool that goes beyond simple deletion, this app handles the manager side too — startup items, extensions, updates, and network access. It is one of those utilities that makes more sense the longer you own a Mac, especially after a few years of installing and removing software without thinking about the leftovers.

That is it. The interface is available in nine languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, and Chinese.

• Network access tab added.
• Menu bar app redesigned, now includes network traffic control.
• Updates database expanded to cover Safari extensions and Homebrew command-line tools.
• Incompatible applications filter added.

• macOS 12 or later
• Apple Silicon or Intel processor

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