Avast Cleanup Premium vs Winhance

Avast Cleanup Premium scans for unnecessary items and performance issues to help free disk space and improve system speed. Its features include junk cleanup, startup management, and scheduled maintenance. On Windows, Sleep Mode pauses background programs’ use of PC resources and resumes their activity when launched. App Uninstaller finds old or unwanted programs, while Uninstall Simulator temporarily removes apps for evaluation. Browser Cleaner removes cookies, history, login credentials, and caches. Windows disk tools can check and repair errors, defragment hard drives, and optimize storage; Manage Data includes recovery for deleted or damaged files and a tool for permanent deletion. Avast lists Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS versions; its page specifies Windows 10 and 11, Android 10 or later, and macOS 10.13 or later. Android Premium includes Deep Clean, Automatic Cleaning, Browser Cleaner, Sleep Mode, and Custom Dashboard. The iPhone and iPad app is free, with Media Cleaner and Secret Files available by in-app upgrade. A 30-day trial is listed. Plans include $65.99 a year for 1 Windows PC, $34.68 a year for 10 devices, and $29.88 a year for one Windows PC or one Mac.

Winhance is a free Windows utility that combines debloating, system optimization, and desktop customization. It can install or remove Windows apps and features such as Edge, OneDrive, Copilot, and Recall. Optimization controls cover privacy and security, power, gaming and performance, Windows Update, notifications, and sound. Customization settings address themes, the taskbar, Start menu, and File Explorer. Settings can be exported to a configuration file and imported on another machine. WIMUtil creates custom Windows installation media with settings and drivers integrated, while the Autounattend XML Generator creates an answer file from selected choices. Winhance uses Microsoft WinGet for third-party installations and can fall back to Chocolatey for some failed installs. Core optimization works offline, but downloading Winhance and installing external apps through WinGet require internet access. Administrator privileges are required. Most changes can be reversed from the same screen, although some removed components cannot be restored and are flagged. Applied optimizations are not monitored or reapplied if Windows later changes them. A portable version and batch uninstall are available.