Which fits your needs?
DiskPoint: Mac users evaluating a free local cleanup app, after checking its current build.
GrandPerspective: People who want a free, inspectable treemap and reusable scan records.
Features, pricing, and workflow
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| Feature | DiskPoint | GrandPerspective |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Mac users evaluating a free local cleanup app, after checking its current build. | People who want a free, inspectable treemap and reusable scan records. |
| Visualization | Chart type not verified from readable documentation | Treemap with configurable colors and filters |
| Platforms and requirements | macOS; Windows/Linux advertised as coming soon | macOS 14+ (current release) |
| Pricing and editions | Vendor advertises a free download, with no ads or subscription. | Free from SourceForge; the same app is $2.99 in the US App Store. |
| Open source | Not verified | Yes |
| Native macOS UI | Not verified | Yes |
| Cleanup workflow | Not verified from the public overview; inspect the app’s removal confirmation before acting. | Delete files or folders from the view; review selection and deletion preferences. |
| Reports and portability | Export support is unverified. Preserve useful paths and compare fresh scans of the same location. | Save the scan for reopening in GrandPerspective, or export text and images. NullDisk does not import GrandPerspective scan files; retain exports and rescan the same location. |
DiskPoint: what stands out
A good fit for Mac users evaluating a free local cleanup app, after checking its current build.
DiskPoint: strengths
- Free Mac download advertised by the vendor
- Vendor states analysis stays local without tracking
- Accepts community requests and bug reports
Considerations
- Windows and Linux are described as coming soon
- Current chart type is not verified from readable documentation
- Export and deletion semantics are not established by the cited page
GrandPerspective: what stands out
A good fit for people who want a free, inspectable treemap and reusable scan records.
GrandPerspective: strengths
- Configurable colors, masks, searches, and scan exclusions
- Quick Look, Finder integration, and file/folder deletion
- Save/reload scans and export text or images
Considerations
- Treemap rather than radial navigation
- Older macOS versions require an older release
- App Store updates can follow SourceForge releases later
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 DiskPoint?
A good fit for Mac users evaluating a free local cleanup app, after checking its current build. Vendor advertises a free download, with no ads or subscription.
When should I choose GrandPerspective?
A good fit for people who want a free, inspectable treemap and reusable scan records. Free from SourceForge; the same app is $2.99 in the US App Store.
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.