AppCleaner vs IObit Uninstaller

AppCleaner is a free macOS utility for uninstalling unwanted applications and finding the files they leave behind. Drag an app into its window to see related files distributed across the system, review the list, and choose what to delete. Version 3.7 improves searches in Application Scripts and asks for Full Disk Access; without that permission, some files may remain. It can locate files associated with system apps, but cannot remove those apps. Downloads cover several macOS generations: version 3.7 for macOS 15 and later, 3.6.8 for macOS 10.14 up to 15.6, 3.6 for macOS 10.13, and 3.4 for macOS 10.10 up to 10.12. Version 3.6 added native Apple M1 support. AppCleaner can detect applications inside disk images and offer to remove the image file instead. Its login item appears in System Settings, and a preference can hide protected apps. The download page also notes a Sparkle updater security fix in version 3.7 and HTTPS updates since version 3.2.

IObit Uninstaller is a Windows utility for removing programs, Windows apps, and related leftovers. Its free version includes batch uninstall, drag-and-drop uninstall, Windows app removal, and automatic cleanup of leftover items. The product can remove unwanted pre-installed Windows apps and system components, and it detects and manages trusted, ad-injecting, and malicious browser plugins. Forced uninstall creates a system restore point before removal. The listed free version supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Pro adds automatic removal of leftover files, folders, and registry traces, plus premium technical support. The 1-PC Pro plan is listed at $14.77 per year, and the 3-PC Pro plan at $16.77 per year; both include a 60-day money-back guarantee. The 3-PC plan includes family sharing and lists dedicated support for all PCs. The latest release adds support for 39 languages. IObit Uninstaller is listed for Windows only.