PearCleaner is a free Mac app cleaner that goes beyond simply deleting apps. When you remove an app on macOS, leftover files like preferences, caches, and support files often stay behind and take up space. PearCleaner finds and removes these files so your Mac stays clean. It also has an orphaned file search that tracks down leftovers from apps you removed a long time ago.

PearCleaner packs in a lot for a free tool. Beyond basic uninstalling, it includes a Homebrew manager, a development environment manager, a PKG manager, and an App Lipo tool that strips unused architectures from universal apps to free up extra space. It also has a Sentinel Monitor that watches your Trash and cleans up leftover files automatically when you delete an app.

The app itself is easy to use. You get a Finder extension for right-click uninstalling, drag and drop support, list or grid views, a theme system with custom colors, and adjustable search settings. Whether you just want clean uninstalls or you're a developer juggling several environments, PearCleaner covers it, and it costs nothing.

Key Features:

• Finds and removes leftover app files: caches, preferences, and support files
• Orphaned file search for leftovers from apps you already uninstalled
• Homebrew manager to install, update, and remove packages without Terminal
• App Lipo tool to strip unused architectures and reclaim disk space
• Sentinel Monitor for automatic cleanup when you trash an app
• PKG manager, plugin manager, and services manager
• Finder extension for right-click uninstalling, plus drag and drop support
• And More

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PearCleaner free?

Yes. PearCleaner is completely free to download and use. Its source code is available to view, though the license doesn't allow anyone to sell it or a modified version of it.

Does PearCleaner work offline?

Yes. PearCleaner scans and cleans your Mac locally and doesn't need an internet connection to do its main job. It does check GitHub for updates when it launches, though you can turn that off in settings.

Is PearCleaner safe to use?

Yes. Files are sent to the Trash first instead of being deleted right away, so you can recover them if needed. You can also review and deselect any file before it's removed, and an Undo Manager keeps a history of recent actions.

Which macOS versions does PearCleaner support?

PearCleaner needs macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, since it relies on Swift and SwiftUI features that aren't available on older versions. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Is PearCleaner available on the Mac App Store?

No. PearCleaner is distributed through GitHub and Homebrew, not the Mac App Store.