AppCleaner vs AppDelete

AppCleaner — AppCleaner is a free macOS utility that helps completely uninstall unwanted apps. It locates all files associated with an app, including hidden preference and support files, and offers to delete them.

AppDelete — AppDelete is an application uninstaller for Mac that helps users thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps from their system. It scans for all files and components associated with an app and removes them com

AppCleaner offers Locates all files associated with an app, including hidden preference and support files, Offers to delete located files to thoroughly remove apps, Frees up disk space by deleting unneeded app files, Simple drag-and-drop interface, Lightweight and fast, while AppDelete provides Scans for all files and components associated with an app, Removes apps and their associated files completely, Provides a detailed list of installed applications, Allows for selective uninstallation of applications, Supports batch uninstallation of multiple applications.

AppCleaner stands out for Completely removes app traces, Reclaims disk space, Easy to use; AppDelete is known for Thoroughly uninstalls applications and their components, Easy to use interface for managing installed applications, Supports batch uninstallation for multiple apps.

Feature	AppCleaner	AppDelete
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Os & Utilities	Os & Utilities
Pricing	Open Source	N/A

Product Overview

AppCleaner

Description: AppCleaner is a free macOS utility that helps completely uninstall unwanted apps. It locates all files associated with an app, including hidden preference and support files, and offers to delete them. This allows you to thoroughly remove apps and free up disk space.

AppDelete

Description: AppDelete is an application uninstaller for Mac that helps users thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps from their system. It scans for all files and components associated with an app and removes them completely.

Key Features Comparison

AppCleaner Features

• Locates all files associated with an app, including hidden preference and support files
• Offers to delete located files to thoroughly remove apps
• Frees up disk space by deleting unneeded app files
• Simple drag-and-drop interface
• Lightweight and fast

AppDelete Features

• Scans for all files and components associated with an app
• Removes apps and their associated files completely
• Provides a detailed list of installed applications
• Allows for selective uninstallation of applications
• Supports batch uninstallation of multiple applications
• Offers a search function to find specific applications
• Provides a history of previously uninstalled applications
• Includes a trash bin to recover accidentally deleted files

Pros & Cons Analysis

AppCleaner

Pros

• Completely removes app traces
• Reclaims disk space
• Easy to use
• Free

Cons

• Limited to macOS
• Requires manual deletion
• Not as powerful as paid uninstallers

AppDelete

Pros

• Thoroughly uninstalls applications and their components
• Easy to use interface for managing installed applications
• Supports batch uninstallation for multiple apps
• Provides a history of previously uninstalled applications
• Includes a trash bin to recover accidentally deleted files

Cons

• Only available for macOS, not compatible with Windows or Linux
• May not be able to remove some system-level applications
• Requires user permission to access and delete files

Pricing Comparison

AppCleaner

• Open Source

AppDelete

• Not listed