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Spec score 8.2 #33 of 105 in Disk Space Analyzers

Spec sheet

Purpose
Sift analyzes Mac disk usage with a visual map and helps users find large files, duplicates, and storage to clear.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Desktop platforms
macOSRead 22 Sep 2026 · sift-mac.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · sift-mac.com
Security
Sift is distributed through the Mac App Store and runs in Apple's sandbox; its file access depends on permissions granted by the user.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Privacy
The maker says Sift makes no network calls, has no account, analytics, or crash-reporting SDK, and collects no data according to its App Store privacy label.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Support
Support is available by email at [email protected]; the maker says it cannot retrieve diagnostic logs from a user's Mac.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Compatibility
Sift requires macOS 14 or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Disk map
Folders are shown to scale across three rings, with a fixed size-band view also available.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Duplicate matching
Sift matches duplicates byte for byte, keeps at least one copy in each group, and lets users choose which copy to keep.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Free features
Disk scanning and browsing are free forever; the yearly plan is for cleanup features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Large and old files
The large and old files view surfaces files over 1 GB that have not been opened for six months, with nothing preselected.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Limit
The maker describes Sift as storage-only and says sealed macOS system files and private app data cannot be read or removed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Menu bar
The menu bar monitor shows free space, folders growing fastest that week, and a warning before free space falls below 10%.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Reversible cleanup
Files sent for removal go to the Trash, and Command-Z restores the last move.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Scan scope
files_foldersRead 22 Sep 2026 · sift-mac.com
Seller
The listed seller is CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
System data
Sift separates removable items such as backups and caches from sealed system files that it says apps cannot access or remove.Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com
Treemap view
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · sift-mac.com

Plans and prices

Free scanning and browsing Free Scan and browse disk usage Read 22 Sep 2026 · sift-mac.com
Pro Yearly $19.99 a year Billed by Apple through the Mac App Store; auto-renews yearly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Cleanup to Trash · duplicate finder and smart categories · menu bar space watch and low-space warnings · Family Sharing up to six people Read 11 Oct 2026 · sift-mac.com

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