Which fits your needs?
diCleaner: Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools.
DissectMac: People who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup.
Features, pricing, and workflow
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| Feature | diCleaner | DissectMac |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools. | People who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup. |
| Visualization | Storage overview, file categories, and maintenance lists | Treemap and search |
| Platforms and requirements | macOS 11.5+ | macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon builds) |
| Pricing and editions | Vendor says free to use with all current features included. | Map, search, and monitor are free; Pro is listed at $12.99 once plus tax. |
| Open source | No | No |
| Native macOS UI | Yes | Yes |
| Cleanup workflow | No automatic deletion after scanning; most tools use Trash by default. Secure Remove and Trash emptying are permanent. | Pro moves selected files and app leftovers to Trash after review. |
| Reports and portability | The cited pages do not establish scan-report export. Keep any important history or paths before rescanning; retain the original files until decisions are verified. | The overview does not establish scan-report export. Preserve any app-removal decisions and rescan the same folders in NullDisk. |
diCleaner: what stands out
A good fit for Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools.
diCleaner: strengths
- Storage analysis, large/old files, and duplicate/similar-photo tools
- App uninstallation, leftovers, and startup-item review
- Selection-based cleanup with Trash defaults for most tools
Considerations
- Permanent removal and privacy tools have different effects from Trash
- App Store privacy disclosure lists some non-linked data
- Cleanup eligibility depends on files, apps, and permissions
DissectMac: what stands out
A good fit for people who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup.
DissectMac: strengths
- Free map, file search, and live monitor
- Filters for developer files and large storage categories
- Pro uninstaller and app-leftover cleanup
Considerations
- In-app clearing and uninstallation require Pro
- Treemap is the documented graphical view
- Confirm suspected leftovers belong to apps you no longer need
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 diCleaner?
A good fit for Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools. Vendor says free to use with all current features included.
When should I choose DissectMac?
A good fit for people who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup. Map, search, and monitor are free; Pro is listed at $12.99 once plus tax.
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.