# CleanMachine

> Native macOS utility for cleaning, performance, and security. One-time $19.99 purchase. Scanning is always free. No subscription.

CleanMachine is a macOS app (macOS 13 Ventura+, Apple Silicon and Intel) that combines every Mac maintenance tool into one native SwiftUI interface. Scanning is free — cleaning and removal features require a one-time $19.99 purchase.

## Pricing

- Free: all scanning features (Smart Scan, Duplicate Finder, Malware Scanner, Space Visualizer, etc.)
- $19.99 one-time: unlocks all cleaning and removal actions
- $12/year optional: continued feature updates (app works forever without renewal)
- Download: https://api.cleanmachine.app/download
- Purchase: https://buy.stripe.com/cNi4gzg2L4nZf9n2I54sE02

## Features

### Clean
- Smart Scan: finds caches, logs, language packs, browser data, old iOS backups in parallel
- Large Files: scans home directory for files over 50 MB, sorted by size
- Duplicate Finder: full MD5 comparison across Documents, Downloads, Desktop, Movies, Pictures, Music
- Privacy Cleaner: browser history (5 browsers), app state, QuickLook cache, recent documents
- Uninstaller: removes .app bundle + all ~/Library leftovers (preferences, caches, support files)
- Deep Uninstaller: finds orphaned Library files from already-deleted apps
- Downloads Wizard: categorizes Downloads by type and age
- File Shredder: 3-pass and DOD 7-pass secure deletion (drag-and-drop)

### Storage
- Disk: ring gauge + folder breakdown of ~/
- iPhone Backups: list with sizes and dates, multi-select delete
- APFS Snapshots: list and delete local Time Machine snapshots
- Developer Junk: Xcode DerivedData, iOS Simulators, Device Support, CocoaPods, npm, Gradle, pip, Homebrew caches
- Old Files: files not accessed in 1+ years, bucketed by age
- Space Forecast: linear regression on disk usage history to project full-disk date
- Space Visualizer: DaisyDisk-style interactive sunburst chart, click to drill down

### System
- Memory Monitor: wired/active/inactive/compressed/free breakdown, purge button, 5s refresh
- CPU Monitor: top 20 processes by CPU%, force quit, 3s refresh
- Battery Health: health %, cycle count, temperature, charging status, longevity tips
- Network Monitor: live TCP connections with country flags, geolocation, org names; 8-check security audit with score
- Thermal & Fans: thermal state detection, CPU throttle detection
- Disk Benchmark: 256 MB sequential read/write test with historical chart
- Startup: Launch Agent/Daemon toggle (enable/disable without Terminal)
- Unused Apps: apps not opened in 180+ days with last-used date
- App Permissions: TCC database audit of granted permissions
- App Updater: Mac App Store outdated app checker + system software updates

### Security
- Malware Scanner: 8 targets — Launch Agents, temp dirs (magic byte detection), login items, cron jobs, hidden apps, browser extensions, shell profiles, config profiles
- Cave Mode: lock screen + kill screen-recording apps + MITM cert check + full session wipe on exit
- FileVault: status check + direct link to enable
- Clipboard Wiper: live preview + one-tap wipe + auto-clear timer (1–30 min)
- Connection Inspector: per-process connection table, kill button
- Port Scanner: listening ports with Safe/Unknown/Exposed risk badges
- App Sandbox Audit: codesign entitlement check for all installed apps
- Keychain Audit: metadata-only audit, flags empty-account items
- Sensitive File Finder: scans for SSNs, credit card numbers, private keys in Desktop/Downloads/Documents/~/.ssh
- Login Items: read-only audit of launchctl-loaded background jobs
- Privacy Spy: TCC.db audit with denied+granted entries and timestamps

### Smart Features
- Smart Recommendations: rule-based analysis engine, actionable cards linking to relevant features
- Duplicate Photos: Apple Vision AI near-duplicate detection (VNGenerateImageFeaturePrintRequest), scans ~/Pictures loose files only — never modifies .photoslibrary
- Auto-Clean: scheduled cleaning (daily/weekly/monthly) with macOS notifications
- Email Attachments: scans ~/Library/Mail for downloaded attachments by category and size
- Notification Audit: per-app notification permission audit
- Mac Report Card: 5-dimension health score (storage, cleanliness, performance, memory, security)

### AI
- Machine AI: local LLM via Ollama (llama3.2:1b, ~1.3 GB one-time download). Reads actual scan results for personalized advice. 100% offline after setup. Zero data leaves the Mac. iMessage-style streaming chat UI. Zero-terminal setup wizard.

## Comparison

| | CleanMachine | CleanMyMac X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 once | $39.95/year |
| 5-year cost | $19.99 | $199.75 |
| Works without renewal | Yes, forever | No |
| Local AI Advisor | Yes (offline) | No |
| Network Monitor | Yes (live + geo) | No |
| Battery Health | Yes | No |
| Data collected | None | Usage analytics |

## Website

- Home: https://cleanmachine.app/
- Sitemap: https://cleanmachine.app/sitemap.xml
- Support: support@cleanmachine.app