CleanMyMac

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Keep Your Mac Clean and Fast with CleanMyMac — 2025 Review

Hello, this is Daisuke. Today, I’d like to introduce CleanMyMac, a powerful maintenance app for macOS. If you want to keep your Mac running smoothly, free up storage, or get lightweight malware protection, this app is worth checking out.

In this article, I’ll cover: • What is CleanMyMac? • Latest version and updates • Key features (by module) • Real-world reviews and impressions • Pros, cons, and final thoughts

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1. What is CleanMyMac?

CleanMyMac is a maintenance and optimization utility for macOS, first released in 2008 by MacPaw, a Ukrainian software company. It removes unnecessary files, boosts system performance, and provides malware protection — all in one package (en.wikipedia.org).

It has also won several international design awards, such as the Red Dot Award and iF Design Award, thanks to its clean and intuitive user interface (en.wikipedia.org).

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2. Latest Version and Updates (as of August 2025) • The latest version is 5.2.3, released on August 13, 2025, with minor bug fixes (apps.apple.com). • The earlier 5.2.1 update (July 29, 2025) introduced Cloud Cleanup, allowing you to organize files in iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly from CleanMyMac (macpaw.com). • Space Lens, the storage visualization tool, made a comeback in June 2025. It displays folder sizes in bubbles, making it easy to spot what’s taking up space (macpaw.com).

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3. Key Features of CleanMyMac

Here’s a breakdown of its main modules:

Smart Care

One-click optimization that handles cleanup, protection, performance, app updates, and storage management in a single run (macpaw.com).

Modules • Cleanup Removes system junk, caches, old logs, and unnecessary language files to reclaim storage space (ricksreviews.org, macpaw.com). • Protection Detects and removes malware using MacPaw’s Moonlock engine with signature-based scanning (ricksreviews.org, en.wikipedia.org). • Performance Frees up RAM, clears system caches, and reindexes Spotlight to keep your Mac running smoothly (ricksreviews.org). • Applications Fully uninstalls apps and manages updates. The bulk updater is especially convenient (ricksreviews.org, allaboutcookies.org). • My Clutter Finds duplicate or unnecessary personal files, helping clean up downloads, documents, and photos (ricksreviews.org). • Cloud Cleanup New in 2025 (Plus plan only). Lets you clean up iCloud, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly inside CleanMyMac (macpaw.com).

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4. Real-World Reviews

Rick’s Reviews (March 2025) • Found 22GB of junk files during the first cleanup. • Apps launched faster and emails loaded quicker afterward. • The colorful UI is easy to use and Smart Care makes optimization effortless (ricksreviews.org).

AllAboutCookies (July 2025) • Praised Smart Care and Protection for quick, effective scans. • The bulk Updater saves time managing app versions. • Privacy tools for deleting cookies and browsing history are well-received (allaboutcookies.org).

Critical Opinions • Some Apple forum users call it unnecessary: “CleanMyMac is not needed … it can harm user files and lead to poor performance.” (discussions.apple.com) • MacUpdate reviews mention risks of deleting files that are still in use (cleanmymac-x.macupdate.com).

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5. Pros and Cons

Category Details Pros ・All-in-one Smart Care・Frees up storage quickly・Supports cloud cleanup・Bulk app updates & malware protection Cons ・Risk of deleting important files by mistake・Some users see it as unnecessary・Requires macOS 11 or later (cleanmymac.com) Pricing Annual subscription: ~€39.95One-time lifetime license: ~€119.95 (ricksreviews.org)

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6. Who Should Use CleanMyMac? • Anyone who wants to refresh their Mac with one click • Users who need all-in-one storage cleanup, app updates, and malware scans • People who want cloud storage cleanup built-in • Those who value a beautiful, intuitive UI

It may not be for power users who prefer manual control or those skeptical of third-party cleaners.

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Conclusion

As of August 2025, CleanMyMac 5.2.3 is the latest version, with useful features like Cloud Cleanup and Space Lens making it more powerful than ever. The Smart Care module makes optimization effortless, and its intuitive UI lowers the barrier for beginners.

That said, caution is advised when deleting files, and having a backup strategy is always wise.

If you want a fast, clean, and hassle-free Mac experience, CleanMyMac remains one of the best tools available today.

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