How do I install AppCleaner on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask appcleaner`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `appcleaner` from Terminal.

Yes, AppCleaner is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall AppCleaner?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask appcleaner`. Homebrew will remove AppCleaner and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to AppCleaner?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update AppCleaner to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask appcleaner` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does AppCleaner work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, AppCleaner can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

AppCleaner for Mac (2026) — Review, Download & Install

Name: AppCleaner
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What is AppCleaner?

Thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask appcleaner

How to Install AppCleaner on Mac

Follow these steps to install AppCleaner using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask appcleaner
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask appcleaner
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm appcleaner is installed, then try `appcleaner --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch AppCleaner
Run `appcleaner` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is AppCleaner?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install AppCleaner on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask appcleaner

Verify Installation