# Pearcleaner

Published January 1, 2026 · Updated August 10, 2026

Utility to uninstall apps and remove leftover files

Category: System Utilities · Free · Open source · Replaces CleanMyMac ($40) · [Official website](https://itsalin.com/appInfo/?id=pearcleaner)

## Install with Homebrew

`brew install --cask pearcleaner`

## Quick take

Use Pearcleaner today if you want free leftover cleanup with App Lipo, a Homebrew GUI, Sentinel, Undo-to-Trash, and related utilities in a native Swift app. The tradeoff is blunt: the project is ON HOLD, the latest tag is still v5.4.3 from November 2025, and active development paused after the developer lost personal Mac access. The 3.9/5 rating reflects excellent present-day utility tempered by maintenance risk. Run it confidently on current macOS 13-26 machines, review deletions carefully, and keep AppCleaner or another alternative ready if a future OS break arrives before development resumes.

Best for: Users who want free, thorough leftover removal right now, Developers who benefit from the Homebrew manager and CLI hooks, Apple Silicon users reclaiming space with App Lipo and translation pruning, Privacy-minded users who prefer source-available cleaners, Anyone willing to accept on-hold maintenance risk for zero cost

## What is Pearcleaner?

Project status: ON HOLD. Pearcleaner is a free, source-available, fair-code macOS uninstaller and system cleaner by developer alienator88 (Alin Lupascu). Active development stopped at the end of 2025 after a job change left the developer without a Mac for personal work. The app still works; the latest release is v5.4.3 (November 26, 2025). It supports macOS 13 Ventura through macOS 26 Tahoe on Apple Silicon and Intel.

Pearcleaner was built to go beyond drag-to-Trash removal. Modern Mac apps scatter caches, preferences, containers, launch agents, and support files across Library folders. Pearcleaner finds those leftovers, surfaces orphaned files from apps already gone, and adds power-user tools that simple uninstallers skip: App Lipo for stripping unused architectures, Launch Agent management, a Homebrew manager GUI, Sentinel Monitor for Trash-watching cleanup prompts, Undo-to-Trash safety, and an updater view for App Store and Sparkle apps.

Inspiration comes from Freemacsoft AppCleaner and privacy-minded cleanup guides, but Pearcleaner grew into a broader maintenance toolkit written in Swift/SwiftUI. It remains one of the strongest free options for thorough uninstalls on Mac. Plan for maintenance risk while the project is on hold. Community pull requests are still welcomed when the developer has time; day-to-day evolution is paused.

For August 2026 Mac setups, treat Pearcleaner as a capable but frozen toolkit. Install via Homebrew cask, grant Full Disk Access, and keep FreeMacSoft AppCleaner installed as a fallback. The on-hold notice is not a soft deprecation of the binary. v5.4.3 still uninstalls thoroughly, but it is a hard warning about future Tahoe point releases and whatever follows. If a system update breaks scanning, expect community pull requests rather than a rapid developer hotfix. Privacy-conscious users still prefer Pearcleaner because the code is inspectable and deletes go through Trash with undo instead of opaque paid cleaners.

## Features

- **Thorough App Uninstallation.** Select an app from the list or drag a .app onto Pearcleaner to see associated caches, preferences, logs, containers, plugins, and support files before removal. Everything moves to Trash in one pass instead of leaving Library clutter behind. You can deselect individual paths for full transparency (no black-box cleanup).
- **Orphaned File Detection.** Scan for leftovers from apps that were previously removed incompletely. Orphaned caches, preferences, and support data can reclaim meaningful disk space on machines that have churned through many installers over months or years.
- **App Lipo Processing (Architecture Stripping).** Universal apps ship Intel and Apple Silicon slices. App Lipo strips the architecture your Mac does not need, shrinking bundles without Xcode or command-line lipo. Especially useful on smaller SSDs and creative machines packed with large universal binaries.
- **Launch Agent and Daemon Management.** Inspect Launch Agents and Daemons that start at login or on demand. Enable or disable entries to tame startup load, spot helpers left by old software, and regain control over background processes that drag on battery and CPU.
- **Integrated Homebrew Manager.** Search, install, update, and uninstall Homebrew formulae and casks from a native GUI. Maintenance helpers such as brew doctor and cache cleanup reduce trips to Terminal for common package hygiene tasks.
- **Sentinel Monitor (Trash Watcher).** Optional lightweight background helper (roughly 2 MB RAM) watches Trash. When an app bundle is moved there by any method, Sentinel prompts Pearcleaner to clean associated leftovers, ideal if you still drag apps to Trash by habit.
- **Undo Manager and Updater View.** Deletes go through Trash first (not permanent rm), with undo history for recent operations while items remain in Trash. The updater view lists App Store and Sparkle-updatable apps with progress when updating many packages at once. Useful even while core development is on hold.
- **CLI, Finder Extension, and Extra Utilities.** CLI and deep-link automation support scripted uninstalls. A Finder extension enables right-click cleanup. Additional tools include translation pruning, PKG management, plugin/services cleanup, and a developer environment manager for Xcode-derived clutter.
- **Translation Files and Language Pack Pruning.** Many Mac apps ship dozens of localization bundles you never use. Pearcleaner can surface unused language resources so you reclaim space without deleting the application itself. Combined with App Lipo, this is a practical storage reclaim workflow for creative suites and large Electron apps on smaller SSDs.
- **Privacy-Oriented Leftover Hygiene.** Beyond disk space, leftovers often hold tokens, caches, and preference files from apps you thought were gone. Orphaned file scans help reduce that residue. Source-available licensing lets security-minded users verify what the cleaner touches: an important contrast with closed commercial cleaners that request broad permissions.

## How to Install Pearcleaner on Mac

Install Pearcleaner with Homebrew (recommended for version tracking) or download the DMG/ZIP from GitHub Releases. Latest stable build remains v5.4.3 while the project is on hold.

1. **Install Homebrew if needed.** Open Terminal and install Homebrew from the official install script at brew.sh if you do not already have it. Follow on-screen prompts to finish setup.
2. **Install Pearcleaner via Homebrew Cask.** Run `brew install --cask pearcleaner`. Homebrew installs the current published cask (v5.4.3 lineage) into Applications. Alternatively download Pearcleaner.dmg or architecture-specific ZIPs from the GitHub releases page.
3. **Grant Full Disk Access and related permissions.** On first launch, grant Full Disk Access (and Accessibility if prompted) in System Settings so Pearcleaner can scan Library locations and perform clean uninstalls safely.
4. **Launch and configure safety preferences.** Open Pearcleaner from Applications. Review search sensitivity (prefer Strict until you trust Deep/Enhanced), optionally enable Sentinel Monitor, and confirm deletes route to Trash via the Undo Manager.

## Pros

- Completely free and source-available with transparent cleanup behavior and no subscription upsell.
- Thorough leftover removal that beats drag-to-Trash and goes deeper than many simple uninstallers.
- Undo-to-Trash safety net reduces permanent-delete risk during aggressive cleanups.
- Power features still work in v5.4.3: App Lipo, Homebrew manager, Launch Agents, Sentinel, updater view, CLI.
- Native Swift/SwiftUI app with a light Sentinel footprint (~2 MB RAM) and universal binary support.
- Supports macOS 13 Ventura through macOS 26 Tahoe on Apple Silicon and Intel.

## Cons

- ON HOLD: no active feature development since the November 2025 v5.4.3 release; future macOS compatibility depends on community pull requests or a developer return.
- Latest release is still v5.4.3 (Nov 26, 2025). Expect bug fixes and new OS features to lag.
- No true one-click bulk uninstall; reviewing files per app can be slow when removing many packages.
- Deep/Enhanced search sensitivity can flag unrelated paths and needs careful manual review.
- No commercial support SLA, issues live on GitHub, with uncertain response times while the project is paused.

## Pearcleaner under the hood

Pearcleaner is a free, source-available macOS uninstaller that removes applications and associated Library files more thoroughly than drag-to-Trash. It pairs classic leftover cleanup with developer-oriented utilities. Homebrew management, architecture stripping, launch-item control, and optional Trash monitoring. It currently sits in an on-hold maintenance state after v5.4.3.

## FAQ

### Is Pearcleaner still actively developed?

No. The project is ON HOLD. Alienator88 (Alin Lupascu) stopped active development at the end of 2025 after a job change left no Mac for personal development. The latest release is v5.4.3 (November 26, 2025). The app still works on supported macOS versions, and community pull requests may be reviewed when possible, but you should treat future OS compatibility as a risk and keep a backup uninstaller.

### Is Pearcleaner safe to use on macOS?

Yes for typical leftover cleanup, with normal caution. It is source-available, so behavior can be audited on GitHub. Deletes go to Trash via an Undo Manager rather than immediate permanent erasure. Review Deep/Enhanced results carefully. Grant Full Disk Access only because scanning Library paths requires it; the app is designed for local cleanup, not cloud telemetry.

### Which macOS versions does Pearcleaner support?

Pearcleaner supports macOS 13 Ventura through macOS 26 Tahoe as a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel. macOS 12 Monterey and older are not supported. Confirm permissions after major OS upgrades. Full Disk Access entries sometimes need re-approval.

### How does Pearcleaner handle Homebrew-installed software?

An integrated Homebrew manager lets you search, install, update, and uninstall formulae and casks from the GUI, plus run maintenance helpers like doctor and cache cleanup. That is a major advantage over simple uninstallers that ignore package-manager state. Homebrew-managed removals may follow brew semantics rather than the same Undo path as ordinary .app leftovers, read on-screen prompts.

### What is Orphaned File Detection?

It scans for files that belonged to apps no longer installed, leftovers from incomplete uninstalls. Those orphans often sit in Application Support, Caches, Preferences, and Containers. Removing them reclaims space and reduces privacy residue (tokens, caches) from software you thought was gone.

### What is App Lipo and when should I use it?

App Lipo strips the unused CPU architecture from universal binaries. On Apple Silicon you can drop Intel slices; on Intel Macs you can drop arm64 slices. Use it when storage is tight and you accept that the thinned app will no longer be portable to the other architecture without reinstalling the full universal build.

### Should I enable Sentinel Monitor?

Yes if you often drag apps to Trash and forget leftover cleanup. Sentinel watches Trash with a tiny RAM footprint (~2 MB) and prompts Pearcleaner when an app bundle appears there. Disable it if you prefer fully manual sessions or want zero background helpers.

### How does Pearcleaner compare to AppCleaner and CleanMyMac?

Versus AppCleaner, Pearcleaner offers more tools (Homebrew, Lipo, Launch Agents, updater, CLI) with a denser UI. Versus CleanMyMac, Pearcleaner is free and transparent but lacks a commercial update machine and malware/suite extras. With Pearcleaner on hold, AppCleaner or a paid suite may be safer long-term if you need guaranteed updates; Pearcleaner still wins for free deep cleanup today.

### Where do I download Pearcleaner?

Prefer `brew install --cask pearcleaner` from the official Homebrew cask, or download DMG/ZIP assets from GitHub releases (including the 5.4.3 tag). The project site pearcleaner.com and developer app info page link the same distribution channels. Avoid random mirror sites.

### Will Pearcleaner keep working on future macOS releases?

It works on current supported versions including macOS 26 Tahoe as documented by the project. Future major OS changes are uncertain while development is on hold. Watch the GitHub repo for community fixes, keep Time Machine or APFS snapshots before large cleanups, and maintain an alternative uninstaller.

### Should I still install Pearcleaner while it is on hold?

Yes if you want a free, thorough uninstaller today and accept maintenance risk. Pair it with AppCleaner or another actively maintained tool for insurance. Prefer Homebrew cask installs so you can upgrade quickly if a new tag appears. Do not expect rapid responses to GitHub issues while the maintainer lacks a personal Mac for builds.

### Does Pearcleaner replace CleanMyMac entirely?

Not for everyone. CleanMyMac bundles malware helpers, optimization modules, and commercial update schedule. Pearcleaner focuses on uninstall leftovers, orphaned files, Homebrew GUI management, App Lipo, and related utilities without a subscription. If you only need honest leftover removal and package hygiene, Pearcleaner is enough; if you want a continuously updated suite with vendor support, pay for CleanMyMac or similar.

## Sources

- [alienator88/Pearcleaner on GitHub](https://github.com/alienator88/Pearcleaner)
- [Pearcleaner Releases](https://github.com/alienator88/Pearcleaner/releases)
- [Pearcleaner v5.4.3 Release](https://github.com/alienator88/Pearcleaner/releases/tag/5.4.3)
- [Pearcleaner Official Site](https://pearcleaner.com/)
- [Pearcleaner App Info, itsalin.com](https://itsalin.com/appInfo/?id=pearcleaner)
- [Homebrew Cask: pearcleaner](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/pearcleaner)
- [AppCleaner by FreeMacSoft](https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/)

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