DeepClean

DeepClean is a disk cleanup application designed specifically for macOS, with a focus on providing thorough cleaning capabilities for both general users and developers. Unlike many other cleaners that only target surface-level caches, DeepClean scans a wide range of areas including system junk, developer environments, duplicate files, large files, and data left behind by uninstalled applications. It is built for macOS 13 and above and operates entirely on-device.

The tool offers a set of features aimed at reclaiming disk space and optimizing system performance. DeepClean scans and identifies hidden clutter across eight categories, such as system caches, application logs, temporary files, browser caches for browsers like Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, Brave, and Edge, installer files, broken symlinks, and empty folders. Its duplicate finder employs a three-phase detection process using size grouping and cryptographic hashing to accurately identify duplicate files by content, not just by name, and includes safety measures to prevent accidental deletion of all copies. The app uninstaller function is designed to remove all associated support files, caches, preferences, containers, and launch agents, as well as detect orphaned files from previously deleted applications.

For developers, DeepClean provides specialized tools to scan over 17 different development environments and tools, including Xcode, npm, pip, Docker, Gradle, JetBrains IDEs, VS Code, Jupyter, CocoaPods, Homebrew, and Android Studio. It detects and categorizes items such as Xcode DerivedData, npm and Yarn caches, Docker images, Gradle build caches, and more, with each item accompanied by a confidence rating that indicates whether it is safe to remove, should be reviewed, or warrants caution.

The application also includes a security health monitor that checks the status of features like FileVault, Firewall, Gatekeeper, and System Integrity Protection, providing an overall security score and recommendations. DeepClean is offered as a one-time purchase with all features included and free future updates, with no subscriptions or additional upsells. All processing is performed locally on the user's device, ensuring privacy and security.