The developer-grade disk visualizer and deep cache cleaner for macOS. Eradicate gigabytes of Xcode DerivedData, Docker virtual disks, and orphaned leftover files with an interactive 120 FPS APFS treemap.
CleanMacStorage — Macintosh HD Analysis
Reclaimed on MacBooks worldwide
Hardware-accelerated APFS treemap
Instant Spotlight mdfind search speed
AppleScript native Trash with undo
Generic cleaners ignore what actually eats up disk space on developer machines. CleanMacStorage understands Apple developer workflows.
Instantly see what folders and files are hoarding your disk space with proportional squarified blocks. Zoom into any directory in real-time, inspect nested folders, and right-click to reveal in Finder or safely send to macOS Trash.
Swift and Xcode silently stash 30+ GB of stale build artifacts, DerivedData, old iOS simulator runtimes, and archives that you will never need again.
Docker Desktop creates massive `Docker.raw` virtual disk images that never shrink even after deleting containers. Safely purge unreferenced containers and build cache.
Dragging an app to Trash leaves gigabytes in `~/Library/Application Support`, preferences plists, and sandboxed Containers. CleanMacStorage sweeps every trace.
Utilizes Apple's native Spotlight database kernel to discover multi-gigabyte ISOs, screen recordings, 4K videos, and tarballs in less than 300 milliseconds.
Test your Mac's real hardware sequential read performance with direct flash storage benchmarking. Monitor real-time memory pressure and APFS volume metrics.
Say goodbye to predatory $40/year subscription renewals and heavy background daemons that slow your Mac down.
| Feature Capability | CleanMacStorage | macOS System Settings | Legacy Cleaners (Subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive 120 FPS APFS Treemap | ✓ Full Drill-Down | ✕ Static List Only | ✕ Clunky / No Treemap |
| Xcode DerivedData & iOS Caches | ✓ Automated Scan & Purge | ✕ Ignored | ✕ Partial / Requires Manual |
| Docker Virtual Disk Recovery (`.raw`) | ✓ Built-in | ✕ Ignored | ✕ Not Supported |
| Background Battery Impact | ✓ 0% (No Background Daemon) | Built-in | High (Permanent Daemon & Menu Bar) |
| Spotlight `mdfind` Sub-Second Search | ✓ Under 0.8 seconds | Slow indexing | Slow recursive disk crawl |
| Pricing Model | $15/yr OR $49 Lifetime | Included with macOS (Basic) | $39.95 / year recurring |
Pick the plan that fits you best. Both plans include full access to every developer cleanup tool.
Perfect for individual developers and students wanting a lean, fast Mac for the year.
Pay once, own it forever. Lifetime software upgrades included — no recurring fees, ever.
Real feedback from software engineers, iOS creators, and Mac power users.
"I reclaimed 64 GB in under two minutes. My Xcode DerivedData was 38 GB alone! The interactive treemap makes it so intuitive to see what’s eating disk space."
"Buying the $49 lifetime license was a no-brainer. I was tired of CleanMyMac demanding $40 every year just to purge cache files. CleanMacStorage has zero background daemons."
"The Docker.raw cleaner and orphaned node_modules sweep saved my 512GB MacBook Pro. Easily the best native macOS utility I've bought this year."
Everything you need to know about CleanMacStorage and our licensing.
The Lifetime License is a one-time purchase with zero recurring subscriptions. It includes all future major software updates forever — no annual renewal needed.
Yes, 100%. DerivedData contains intermediate compiled index and build caches generated by Xcode; Xcode simply rebuilds them on next compile if needed. All files removed by CleanMacStorage are sent to the native macOS Trash first, so you can easily put them back at any time.
No! Unlike legacy cleaners that install launch daemons, menu bar agents, and battery-draining services, CleanMacStorage only runs when you explicitly open it. When you close the window, it consumes exactly 0% CPU and 0 MB RAM.
Yes. Inside the app's License Activation tab, click "Deactivate Device" with one click. You can then immediately activate the key on your new Mac.
CleanMacStorage is built natively for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and also runs on Intel 64-bit. It supports macOS Sequoia (15), macOS Sonoma (14), macOS Ventura (13), and macOS Monterey (12).