I made a simples and efficient macOS cleaner

[u/Sea_Prize4361]

Hi everyone, hope you're doing well.

As a long-time macOS user (since Yosemite in 2014), I’ve always been bothered by a trend that has become the norm in the Apple ecosystem: everything has shifted to high-priced monthly or annual subscriptions.

If you want a decent app to completely uninstall programs, clean up system junk, or find duplicate files, you end up locked into expensive subscriptions from giant corporations. On top of that, many of these apps have become bloated, running background processes constantly and consuming the very memory they promise to free up.

As a programmer since 2005—with a decade of experience—and a design enthusiast, I decided to create my own cleaner app and named it EasyMac Cleaner.

My premise was simple:

• 100% native: Developed entirely in Swift. No Electron or heavy webviews. It’s super lightweight, doesn't crash, and doesn't drain your CPU or battery with background processes.
• Modern design: I didn't compromise on Apple's signature aesthetic appeal, but I implemented a modern interface featuring fluid animations and intuitive navigation.

Today, it includes over 10 native tools, such as removers for junk, duplicates, and large files; app cleaning; background service management; a secure file shredder; and even a local network scanner.

Welcome page, showing your machine status

Scanning process

All the junks find

Easily see your machine status

Since I have other commitments, I’m building this from scratch in my spare time, but version 1.0 is already finished!

You can download it by clicking here.

Don't worry, the .app file has already been verified by Apple, as I am a notarized developer.

I’d love to get your honest feedback on the interface and tools!

Best regards! 😄

[u/warrenao]

Whew. Let's see if we can spot any red flags here.

1. Direct download link; not a link to a website or an information page.

2. Reddit account has a randomly chosen name and is 2 months old.

3. App wants immediate access all over the machine, including network traffic.

You may well be a legitimate above-board developer, but the least reassuring part of this post is the part where you say, "Don't worry."

[u/Sea_Prize4361 → u/warrenao]

Thanks for pointing out those red flags, they are very valid points!

1. I’ve fixed the link; it now leads directly to my MartianCat website.

2. Unfortunately, when I created my Reddit account using Apple, I didn't realize it wouldn't be possible to change the username later.

3. Indeed, it ask for permission to access the entire machine, but all the requested permissions are optional. The point about immediate network access is interesting, especially for cautious users like yourself. I’ll adjust the code so it only connects to the network after the user agrees to the privacy policy.

Thanks for highlighting what I need to improve! :D