Avast Cleanup Premium

Avast Cleanup Premium is a maintenance suite for clearing junk and addressing performance issues across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. It suits users who want cleanup, startup control, browser tools, and scheduled upkeep in one subscription, with Windows users gaining the broadest toolkit. The main decision is whether its device terms and platform differences match your needs.

Overview

Avast scans for unnecessary items and performance issues to help recover disk space and improve system speed. Alongside junk cleanup, it provides a startup manager and scheduled maintenance, making it suitable for routine housekeeping rather than one-off cleanup alone.

Windows is the most fully equipped platform. Sleep Mode stops background programs from consuming PC resources and resumes their activity when you launch them. The App Uninstaller finds old or unwanted programs, while Uninstall Simulator lets you temporarily remove an app for evaluation before making that change permanent.

Key features

Browser cleaning: Browser Cleaner can remove cookies, browsing history, login credentials, and caches. It is useful when you want cleanup to include browser data, but users should understand that deleting credentials can affect saved sign-ins.

Disk tools: Windows tools check and repair disk errors, defragment hard drives, and optimize data storage. These functions make the Windows edition more relevant to users addressing storage and drive maintenance, not just disposable files.

File control: Manage Data includes Data Recovery for deleted or damaged files and Data Shredder for permanent deletion. Recovery addresses accidental loss; shredding is for files that should not be recoverable.

Mobile tools: Android's paid features include Deep Clean, Automatic Cleaning, Browser Cleaner, Sleep Mode, and a Custom Dashboard. Android Premium also provides direct contact with Avast Support and Customer Care.

iPhone and iPad: The iOS app is free, with Media Cleaner and Secret Files offered through an in-app upgrade. That is a narrower paid feature set than Windows, so iOS users should not expect parity.

Privacy control: Android users can opt out of sharing app-usage data with Avast and third-party analytics tools through the settings.

Pricing

Avast offers a free plan and a 30-day trial, alongside paid subscriptions. The paid options have different device coverage and renewal prices, so the headline annual cost is not the whole commitment.

PlanPrice and coverage1 Windows PC$65.99 a year, with 1 Windows PC; renewal is $65.99/year.10 devices$34.68 a year, billed at a $79.99/year renewal price; covers 10 devices across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.1 device — Windows PC$29.88 a year, with a $65.99/year renewal price; covers 1 Windows PC.1 device — Mac$29.88 a year, with a $65.99/year renewal price; covers 1 Mac.The 10-device plan is the practical choice for households or mixed-device users despite its higher renewal cost. A single-device plan is cheaper to start but gives up that flexibility and cannot cover additional computers or mobile devices. On Android, a Google Play subscription works on one device at a time, and uninstalling the app does not cancel it.

Platforms

Avast supports Windows 10 and 11, macOS 10.13 or later, Android 10 or later, and iOS. Windows has the disk, recovery, and shredding tools; Android and iOS focus more on cleaning and mobile-specific features. Mac receives a one-device plan, but the Windows-only functions do not carry over.

Who it's for

Choose Avast Cleanup Premium if you want recurring cleanup, startup management, browser-data removal, and app handling in one product, particularly on Windows. The multi-device subscription fits people covering several device types. It is less suitable if you need only a basic cleaner, require more than one device under a single-device plan, or want the full Windows feature set on Mac or mobile.

Pros and cons

Pros

Broad Windows maintenance: Disk repair, optimization, recovery, and shredding go beyond basic junk removal.

One subscription for mixed devices: The 10-device plan spans Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

Useful control tools: Sleep Mode and Uninstall Simulator help manage resource use and test removals without immediately committing.

Android privacy option: Usage-data sharing with Avast and third-party analytics can be disabled.

Cons

Uneven platform coverage: Windows has substantially more tools than Mac, Android, or iOS.

Renewal jump on the multi-device plan: The 34.68 USD introductory annual price renews at $79.99/year.

Single-device restriction: Individual plans cover one computer, while Google Play Android subscriptions work on one device at a time.

Uninstall does not end billing: Android subscribers must cancel the Google Play subscription separately.

Alternatives

PC Optimization Software is a useful starting point if you want to compare this category broadly.

CCleaner is the better fit when you want a freemium cleaner with a free tier and coverage on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

Avira System Speedup suits users seeking freemium PC cleaning and speed optimization with a free trial.

Advanced SystemCare is a Windows-only alternative whose free edition combines PC cleaning, startup optimization, and resource optimization.

Process Lasso is worth considering when Windows process and resource management matter more than a broad cleanup suite.

Kudu offers a free, MIT-licensed desktop app with core maintenance tools and no account requirement.

Glary Utilities is a Windows freemium option with a free tier and a Professional plan covering three PCs.

Microsoft PC Manager is the straightforward choice if you want a free Windows PC utility.

Auslogics BoostSpeed is a Windows alternative with free diagnostics, junk and registry cleanup, and disk defragmentation.

Verdict

Avast Cleanup Premium is best for Windows users who want cleanup combined with startup, browser, disk, and file-management tools, or for households that can use its 10-device coverage. Choose the 10-device plan when mixed-platform coverage matters, and watch its renewal price. Look elsewhere if you need only a simple free cleaner, require consistent features across platforms, or cannot accept one-device limits on the cheaper plans.