Looking for a CleanMyMac alternative?

CleanMyMac, made by MacPaw, is one of the best-known Mac cleaners. If you are comparing it with other options, whether for price, simplicity or how much control you get, this page explains how Roomy approaches cleaning and gives you a checklist you can use to judge any Mac cleaner.

What to look for in a Mac cleaner

A Mac cleaner can delete thousands of files in a second, so trust matters more than features. Before you click Clean in any app, check that it:

• Shows exactly what it will remove, item by item, with the size and location.
• Explains what each item is in plain English, and what stays behind.
• Never preselects your own files, such as documents, downloads and backups.
• Moves personal files to the Trash instead of deleting them, so you can undo.
• Doesn't use scare tactics, like alarming “issues found” counts or warnings to push an upgrade.
• Respects your privacy: it shouldn't upload your file names or scan results.
• Has clear pricing and an easy way to cancel.

How Roomy approaches cleaning

• Every row says what goes and what stays. For example, a browser loses only its web cache; bookmarks, passwords and history stay.
• Safe, Review or Caution. Every item is rated, and only rebuildable data such as caches and logs is ever selected for you. See how ratings work.
• The Trash, not the shredder. Caches and logs are deleted because apps rebuild them. Everything else goes to the Trash.
• A final check on every path. System folders, iCloud Drive, Keychains, Mail, Messages and your exclusions are off-limits.
• Private by design. Your files and scan results never leave your Mac. Read our security and privacy page.

What Roomy cleans

• System Junk: app and browser caches, logs, crash reports and old temporary files.
• App Uninstaller: apps plus the caches, logs and helpers they leave behind.
• Developer cleanup: Xcode DerivedData, simulators and npm, Homebrew, Gradle, Cargo and other caches.
• Duplicate Finder and Large Files.
• Optimize: free memory, flush DNS, thin Time Machine snapshots and find broken login helpers.

Pricing

Download Roomy and scan your whole Mac for free, then clean up to 500 MB at no cost. Roomy Pro is unlimited on up to 3 Macs, with monthly and yearly plans that include a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime license. See pricing for today's prices.

Switching is easy

There is nothing to import. Install Roomy, run a free scan and compare what it finds. If you decide to remove another cleaner, Roomy's uninstaller removes the app and the files it leaves in your Library folder.

CleanMyMac is a trademark of its owner. Roomy is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by MacPaw. Spotted something out of date? Tell us at [email protected] and we'll correct it.

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