MacPaw
Mac utilities including CleanMyMac and Setapp
Best for: Mac users who want their machine maintained and Setapp subscribers who would rather rent a toolkit than buy licences.
- Pricing
- Setapp from around $9.99/month; CleanMyMac from around £34.95/year
- Free trial
- Free trials on apps and a 7-day Setapp trial.
- Platforms
- macOS, iOS
- Mobile apps
- Setapp includes iOS companions for many apps.
- AI features
- CleanMyMac includes an AI assistant for maintenance suggestions and Setapp surfaces app recommendations.
- Integrations
- 4+ integrations
- Support
- Email support and a detailed knowledge base.
- Best for
- Mac users who want their machine maintained and Setapp subscribers who would rather rent a toolkit than buy licences.
- Founded
- 2008
- Company size
- 250-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Brand
- MacPaw
What is MacPaw?
MacPaw builds Mac software: CleanMyMac for cleanup, malware scanning and performance, Gemini for duplicate files, Encrypto for file encryption, and Setapp, a subscription giving access to 250+ Mac and iOS apps for one monthly fee.
The Slick Media verdict
Setapp is the standout: a single subscription that replaces a shelf of Mac licences. The utilities are polished, if less essential than they once were.
AI summary
MacPaw builds Mac software: CleanMyMac for cleanup, malware scanning and performance, Gemini for duplicate files, Encrypto for file encryption, and Setapp, a subscription giving access to 250+ Mac and iOS apps for one monthly fee. Setapp is the standout: a single subscription that replaces a shelf of Mac licences. The utilities are polished, if less essential than they once were.
Why choose MacPaw
Choose MacPaw for well-made Mac maintenance tools, and Setapp if you regularly buy Mac software.
Key features
Pricing
One-off or annual licences for individual apps; Setapp is a monthly subscription per Mac with family and team options.
Who MacPaw is for
Mac users who want their machine maintained and Setapp subscribers who would rather rent a toolkit than buy licences.
- Freeing up disk space
- Speeding up an older Mac
- Accessing many paid apps cheaply
- Encrypting files before sharing
Pros and cons
Pros
- Setapp is outstanding value if you use several paid Mac apps
- CleanMyMac is notarised by Apple and safe to run
- Beautifully designed, very Mac-native software
- Regular updates alongside macOS releases
Cons
- Cleaning utilities are less necessary on modern macOS
- Setapp catalogue changes, so apps can leave
- Mac and iOS only
- Subscription fatigue if you only use one or two apps
MacPaw integrations
- macOS
- iCloud
- Setapp for Teams
- Apple Silicon optimisation
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