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Mac cleaner without a subscription: lifetime license options
Prefer to pay once? How lifetime licenses for Mac cleaners compare with subscriptions, what to check before you buy, and free ways to clean up.
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Many Mac apps have moved to subscriptions, and plenty of people would rather pay once for a tool they only need now and then. If that is you, here is how lifetime licenses compare with subscriptions, what to check before buying one, and how to keep your Mac clean without paying at all.
Subscription or lifetime: which suits you?
- A subscription costs less up front and usually includes every new version. It suits you if you want to try something for a while, or if you'd rather not commit.
- A lifetime license costs more once and nothing after. It suits you if you know you'll keep using the app, and it usually works out cheaper after a couple of years.
What to check before buying a lifetime license
- Which updates are included. All future updates, or only the current major version?
- How many Macs it covers, and whether you can move it to a new Mac.
- Refunds. Is there a money-back guarantee if it isn't right for you?
- A free way to try it first, so you know what the app finds on your Mac before you pay.
- The basics of a good cleaner: it shows exactly what it removes and keeps your own files safe. Our guide on whether Mac cleaners work has a checklist.
Free ways to clean your Mac
You don't need to buy anything to free up space. macOS has storage recommendations in System Settings → General → Storage, and our guides cover the manual steps:
Roomy's plans
- Free: scan your whole Mac, use the Optimize tools, and clean up to 500 MB in total, with no time limit.
- Lifetime: a single payment with no renewals, Pro on up to 3 Macs and all future updates of Roomy.
- Monthly or Yearly: if you'd rather not pay up front, each with a 7-day free trial.
Every first purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. See pricing for today's prices.
Frequently asked questions
Does Roomy have a one-time purchase?
Yes. Roomy Lifetime is a single payment with no renewals. It includes Pro on up to 3 Macs and all future updates of Roomy for as long as we develop and offer it. Monthly and yearly plans are available too.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The free version scans your whole Mac, shows every item with its size and rating, includes the Optimize tools, and cleans up to 500 MB in total. It has no time limit.
Can I get a refund on a lifetime license?
Yes. The first purchase of any Roomy plan, subscription or Lifetime, comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
