InstallerClean vs Smarty Uninstaller
InstallerClean
github.comSmarty Uninstaller
smartyuninstaller.comSide by side
| Figure | InstallerClean | Smarty Uninstaller |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Software Uninstaller Tools | 8.3 (#5) | 7.5 (#25) |
| Spec score · Uninstallers | 8.2 (#12) | 7.9 (#14) |
| Spec score · Uninstaller apps | 8.0 (#13) | 7.8 (#17) |
| Purpose | InstallerClean scans C:\Windows\Installer for unneeded Windows Installer files so users can reclaim disk space. | Smarty Uninstaller removes programs and leftover files from Windows PCs. |
| Support | Users can report bugs or suggestions through GitHub issues or discussions; donations are optional. | The contact page invites technical support requests and asks users to include the product version, Windows version, problem details, and an optional screenshot. |
Plans
In their own words
InstallerClean
InstallerClean scans .msi and .msp files directly in C:\Windows\Installer to identify candidates for removal and reclaim disk space. It checks Windows Installer records and registry information, withholding files when those checks cannot establish that removal is safe. Users can move identified files to a chosen backup folder or delete them permanently. Downloads include portable, setup, and command-line builds; the setup option bundles the graphical interface and CLI. The command-line version supports scan, move, and delete operations for scripting and scheduled tasks, and reports exit codes and Windows Event Log events. InstallerClean is free and open source under Apache 2.0. It requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1607 or later, or Windows 11, and administrator privileges. It does not scan subfolders or clean the WinSxS folder, and it has no background service, scheduled task, or automatic cleanup. Downloads are unsigned, so Windows may show an unknown-publisher warning; release pages provide SHA-256 hashes and VirusTotal scan results.
Smarty Uninstaller
Smarty Uninstaller has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.