AdwCleaner vs IObit Uninstaller

AdwCleaner

Description: AdwCleaner is a free removal tool that targets unwanted adware programs, browser hijackers, toolbars and registry keys. It is easy to use and effective at cleaning up malware and bloatware.

Type: software

IObit Uninstaller

Description: IObit Uninstaller is a free uninstallation tool that helps completely uninstall unwanted programs and browser plugins/extensions to free up disk space. It scans for leftover files and registry entries left by uninstalled programs for a cleaner PC.

Type: software

AdwCleaner Features

• Detects and removes adware/PUPs
• Scans registry and files for malware traces
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Schedule scans
• Export scan logs

IObit Uninstaller Features

• Uninstalls programs, including stubborn ones that cannot be removed through the standard Windows uninstall
• Removes browser extensions, plugins and toolbars
• Scans for and deletes leftover files and registry entries after program uninstalls
• Monitors program installations in real-time to allow easy uninstall later
• Ability to uninstall programs in batch
• Forced uninstall for removing damaged programs
• Startup manager to disable unwanted startup programs
• Uninstalls Windows apps and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps
• Removes malicious and ad-based browser extensions
• Shreds files to prevent recovery after deletion