Feature comparison

SimplyDiskSweeper vs Space Lens (CleanMyMac)

A folder browser ranked by allocated space, with confirmed Trash removal. CleanMyMac’s bubble-map module for exploring disks and folders. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

List / BubblesPaid / Paid

Which fits your needs?

SimplyDiskSweeper: Mac users who want a focused list workflow and explicit confirmation.

Space Lens (CleanMyMac): Existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureSimplyDiskSweeperSpace Lens (CleanMyMac)
Best fitMac users who want a focused list workflow and explicit confirmation.Existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.
VisualizationSize-ranked folder hierarchy and filtersBubble-map storage explorer
Platforms and requirementsmacOSmacOS
Pricing and editionsUS Mac App Store lists $14.99 upfront; one-time purchase.Part of CleanMyMac; check current subscription/one-time plans and edition availability.
Open sourceNoNo
Native macOS UIYesYes
Cleanup workflowMoves only selected items to macOS Trash after confirmation.Add selections to the cleanup list, review them, then run the module’s removal action.
Reports and portabilityThe official page does not establish scan export. Keep useful paths before rescanning; permission scope can make totals differ.Keep screenshots and paths from Space Lens. The cited manual does not establish report interoperability with NullDisk.

SimplyDiskSweeper: what stands out

A good fit for Mac users who want a focused list workflow and explicit confirmation.

SimplyDiskSweeper: strengths

  • Largest accessible items shown first
  • Folder hierarchy browsing and filtering
  • Selected items move to Trash after confirmation

Considerations

  • Paid upfront rather than a free edition
  • Measures accessible items within the selected folder
  • Ranked browsing rather than a whole-drive graphical map

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Space Lens (CleanMyMac): what stands out

A good fit for existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.

Space Lens (CleanMyMac): strengths

  • Bubble visualization of local and external storage
  • Folder-by-folder browsing and a reviewed removal list
  • Part of the broader CleanMyMac maintenance suite

Considerations

  • A suite module rather than a standalone purchase
  • Check module availability in your CleanMyMac edition
  • Suite licensing may be more than needed for disk analysis alone

Full product guide → · Alternatives →

For a useful comparison on your own drive, match the scan root, access permissions, and size mode. Chart style changes how you explore the results; it does not by itself establish measurement accuracy.

Common questions

When should I choose SimplyDiskSweeper?

A good fit for Mac users who want a focused list workflow and explicit confirmation. US Mac App Store lists $14.99 upfront; one-time purchase.

When should I choose Space Lens (CleanMyMac)?

A good fit for existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite. Part of CleanMyMac; check current subscription/one-time plans and edition availability.

Will both apps show the same size?

Not necessarily. Match the scan root, permissions, exclusions, and logical/allocated-size mode. Hard links, APFS clones, snapshots, sparse files, and cloud placeholders can change totals. A reported size is not a guaranteed amount recovered after deletion.

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