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CleanMyMac, MacKeeper and CCleaner compared, with AI Repair
Three of the best-known Mac utilities side by side, and how AI Repair differs. Most of them clean and maintain your Mac; AI Repair finds and fixes the problem you describe. We make AI Repair, so every fact about the other apps comes from their makers’ own pages, checked on 18 October 2026.
At a glance
| Clean | Mac | CCleaner for Mac | AI Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Cleaning and upkeep | Security and cleaning | Cleaning | Fixing problems |
| Free option | 7-day trial | One fix per tool | Free version | 1 fix a month |
| Junk cleaning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Undo a clean | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | 7 days |
| Uninstaller | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Duplicates | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Malware protection | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Memory cleaner | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| VPN | No | Yes | No | No |
| Battery health | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Printer and Wi-Fi fixes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Paid plans | Subscription or one-time | Subscription | Subscription | $7.99 or $14.99 a month |
Each one in detail
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CleanMyMac
AI Repair vs CleanMyMac: an honest comparison
A cleaning and maintenance suite, or a troubleshooter: what each does best.
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MacKeeper
AI Repair vs MacKeeper: an honest comparison
An all-in-one bundle, or a troubleshooter: features, safety and how each is paid for.
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CCleaner
AI Repair vs CCleaner for Mac: honest comparison
A free junk cleaner, or a troubleshooter: what each one does on a Mac.
How we compare
We say what each app does well, from its maker’s own pages, and what AI Repair doesn’t do. We don’t print other apps’ prices, because they change; each comparison links to the maker’s site. Spotted something out of date? Write to [email protected] and we’ll correct it. Not sure you need any of these apps? Read Do you need a Mac cleaner app?
Common questions
Which is better, CleanMyMac or MacKeeper?
They overlap on cleaning, uninstalling, duplicates and real-time malware protection. CleanMyMac adds a storage map, a large-file finder and battery monitoring, and can be bought outright; MacKeeper adds a VPN, an ad blocker and identity-theft alerts, by subscription. Neither fixes printer or Wi-Fi problems.
CleanMyMac or CCleaner: which is better on a Mac?
CleanMyMac does more: malware protection, a storage map, maintenance tasks and monitoring. CCleaner’s free version covers the basics, junk, browser data, duplicates, large files and apps, at no cost. For occasional tidying, CCleaner’s free version or macOS’s own Storage settings may be all you need.
Do I need one of these apps at all?
For routine upkeep, usually not: macOS clears caches and logs when it needs space, manages memory by itself and has built-in malware protection. A cleaner helps most when your disk is full of files you’ve forgotten. When something stops working, a cleaner won’t fix it; that’s what AI Repair is for.
Something not working on your Mac?
Describe it in your own words, or choose “Check my whole Mac”. AI Repair checks what is going on, explains it in plain words and suggests the gentlest fix. Asking and checking are free; a fix is used only when a change goes ahead.
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