AppCleaner vs Wise Program 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.

Wise Program Uninstaller removes Windows applications, including stubborn software, built-in apps and UWP programs. After a standard removal, its deep scan looks for leftover registry entries, orphaned files and empty folders. Force Uninstall searches for related files, folders and registry entries when Windows settings cannot remove an application. Custom Uninstall can target programs missing from Windows app lists if the user locates the installation folder. Software Health tools can clean leftover app data and temporary files, manage app permissions and services, and help control pop-ups and notifications. Batch browser-extension removal supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Internet Explorer. Downloads are listed for Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 and 11 in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. A portable version is available; the maker recommends it for Windows XP because the installer no longer supports XP. The Free plan includes application removal, browser-extension removal, software-health analysis and premium technical support. The product page says support representatives respond by email within 24 hours.