At a glance

Fast performance, clean user interface, good set of system tools

Decent price point for one-time purchase or subscription

Manage Startups tool was able to dig out malware remnants that other utilties missed

Duplicate Finder user interface requires clicking on a file’s check box as opposed to the name

No quick access to a viable help or manual system, refers you to a web-based FAQ

No response to media requests

CCleaner achieves what it sets out to do: help clean up gigabytes of cache files, internet history files, and locate and purge large files on your Mac with an impressive collection of tools.

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Macworld Software Store

$14.99

Piriform Software (annually)

$39.95

Free; Pro version: $39.95 a year

Macworld Software Store

$14.99

Piriform Software (annually)

$39.95

There’s something to be said for a software company releasing a product and heavily advertising its wares. There’s also something to be said for being something of a silent runner, having a good product and honing it over the years. Piriform Software’s CCleaner represents the latter of these two, and while not wrapped up in millions of dollars in advertising that seems to purvey every element of your internet experience, comes through with some useful tools in a friendly, appealing package.