Space Lens (CleanMyMac) at a glance
A good fit for existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.
| Feature | Space Lens (CleanMyMac) |
|---|---|
| Vendor | MacPaw |
| Platform | macOS |
| Pricing | Paid — Part of CleanMyMac; check current subscription/one-time plans and edition availability. |
| Visualization | Bubble-map storage explorer |
| Open source | No |
| Cleanup | Add selections to the cleanup list, review them, then run the module’s removal action. |
| Reports and switching | Keep screenshots and paths from Space Lens. The cited manual does not establish report interoperability with NullDisk. |
Strengths and considerations
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
How cleanup works
Add selections to the cleanup list, review them, then run the module’s removal action. Confirm each file’s path and purpose before removing it. Items in Trash still occupy storage until it is emptied.
How NullDisk compares
A native Mac disk analyzer with radial and treemap views, SSH/cloud sources, and development cleanup. Consider it for Git-aware development cleanup or a workflow spanning local, SSH, and cloud storage. The separate CLI provides terminal browsing and structured reports.
All direct Mac features are free with reminders; an optional one-time license removes them.
NullDisk has no content-based duplicate finder. Its Mac app sends anonymous usage telemetry; read the privacy policy if that affects your choice.
Compare Space Lens (CleanMyMac) and NullDisk → · Other alternatives → · Reports and switching →
Questions about Space Lens (CleanMyMac)
Who should choose Space Lens (CleanMyMac)?
A good fit for existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.
Is Space Lens (CleanMyMac) free?
Part of CleanMyMac; check current subscription/one-time plans and edition availability.
How does Space Lens (CleanMyMac) handle deletion?
Add selections to the cleanup list, review them, then run the module’s removal action.
Can I export a scan from Space Lens (CleanMyMac)?
Keep screenshots and paths from Space Lens. The cited manual does not establish report interoperability with NullDisk.
Related tools
- DaisyDisk — Mac users who want a sunburst, cloud connections, and snapshot tools.
- GrandPerspective — People who want a free, inspectable treemap and reusable scan records.
- OmniDiskSweeper — Mac users who prefer a free size-sorted browser to a chart.