MacPaw — Other

MacPaw builds tools that keep Apple devices running smoothly. Their flagship product, CleanMyMac X, has been downloaded over 30 million times and is consistently rated as a top utility for macOS.

What it does

MacPaw develops a suite of apps for cleaning, optimizing, and protecting Macs and iPhones. The Setapp subscription bundles over 240 apps for a flat monthly fee, covering everything from productivity to design.

Best for

• Mac users who want to free up disk space and improve performance
• Power users who prefer a curated collection of apps over individual purchases
• IT admins managing fleets of Macs in small businesses

Strengths

• CleanMyMac X is a MacPaw product with a 4.7-star rating on the Mac App Store
• Setapp offers a single subscription for 240+ apps, saving users money in this category, each separately
• All apps are designed with a focus on security and privacy, with no data collection without consent

• CleanMyMac X — Scans for junk files, malware, and performance issues; includes a Space Lens visualizer
• Setapp — Subscription service with over 240 apps, including Ulysses, Spark, and iStat Menus
• Gemini 2 — Finds and removes duplicate files and similar photos
• Moonlock — Built-in security engine that detects and removes malware
• App Uninstaller — Removes apps completely, including leftover files and preferences
• Battery Health — Monitors battery cycle count and health status

MacPaw pricing: Free for basic features · CleanMyMac X from $34.95/year · Setapp from $9.99/month. Billing model: Freemium.

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