Scan and review for free
See supported storage categories and inspect findings before buying. Scanning removes nothing; cleanup requires a license and confirmation.
See the native app and review workflow →AVAILABLE FOR MACmacOS 14+ · Intel and Apple Silicon
Understand and clean up your Mac’s storage.
Make room. Keep what matters. Purrge maps your storage and helps you review caches, leftover app files, duplicates and developer clutter. Selected files are permanently deleted only after confirmation.
$14.50 once · 2 Macs · Lifetime updates · Launch price for the first 250 orders, then $29
Purrge 1.0.0 (build 21) · macOS 14+ · Intel and Apple Silicon · Free to scan. License required for cleanup.
- Scanning never deletes anything
- Permanent deletion only after confirmation
- Scans run on your Mac, not in the cloud
Purrge for Mac · Conceptual mockup · example data
Your Mac has plenty of room.There’s space for what comes next.
258 GB available of 1 TBExample volume · 1 TB internal SSD
A little less clutter. A little more room.
Let’s see which temporary files you could clear. You choose what goes. Scanning doesn’t delete anything.
Checks known Home-folder locations.
Other ways to make room
Review large filesKeep what matters. Choose what goes.Review your appsSee each app and the files around it.
Your files stay on your MacFiles move only when you choose.
See it before you decide
Start with what Purrge actually does.
Know what cleanup means
Selected files are permanently deleted, not sent to the Trash. Read the current release notes and keep backups before confirming removal.
Read what changed in Purrge 1.0.0 →Keep useful files on an SSD
Move eligible folders to APFS, Mac OS Extended or exFAT storage. Apps need APFS or Mac OS Extended. Copies are verified; the original is kept until you confirm.
Check relocation requirements and limits →
How it works
Three steps. You stay in charge of every one.
Purrge behaves like a tidy cat: it looks first, decides nothing for you, and leaves no mess behind.
Scan
Purrge maps every folder you point it at and shows what is taking space, including the parts macOS keeps out of sight.
Scanning only reads. It never deletes.
Review
Every item comes with context: what it is, what created it, and why it may be safe to remove. You pick what goes.
Age, a filename or identical content alone never marks a file as removable.
Clean
Review your selection and confirm permanent deletion. Purrge validates the files again before removing them.
Deleted files do not go to the Trash and cannot be restored by Purrge.
Interactive preview
Everything that eats storage, in one toolkit.
Pick an area to see how Purrge handles it. Names and sizes below are example data, not a live scan.
Caches and build files, with context
Purrge finds supported app caches and build outputs that apps regenerate on their own, and shows what created each one and how much space is involved.
SafetyOnly supported, understood locations are offered. The scan itself deletes nothing.
Open the app preview$14.50 once · 2 Macs · Lifetime updates
Ready to reviewNothing moved yet
Xcode DerivedDataRebuilt by Xcode on next build18.4 GB
Homebrew download cacheRe-downloaded on demand3.1 GB
Slack cacheRegenerated when Slack opens1.2 GB
Permanent deletion requires confirmation and cannot be undone.Delete selected files…
Conceptual mockup · example data, not a live scan or a screenshot.
Safety & privacy
Careful by design.
Six rules Purrge follows every time. They are not settings — they are how the app works.
Scanning never deletes.
A scan reads and measures. It changes nothing on your disk.
You choose every action.
Cleanup happens only when you select items and confirm. Validation runs again before anything moves.
Confirm before permanent deletion.
Nothing goes to the Trash. Review your selection and keep backups; deletion cannot be undone.
No guesswork.
Age, a filename, or identical content alone never marks a file as safe to remove.
App data is shown, not hidden.
Verified eligible app data can be preselected — deselect anything you want to keep. Selected settings and saved data are permanently deleted too.
Relocation keeps the original.
When moving eligible folders to supported external storage, the original copy stays until the new copy is verified and you confirm it works.
Permissions
Full Disk Access is optional.
It is a broad permission, so Purrge works without it. Grant it when you want the complete picture; with limited access some locations are skipped and Purrge tells you when that is the case.
Read about permissions →Privacy
Processed on your Mac.
Scans and file inventories never leave your machine. This website remembers your cookie choices for 180 days; optional advertising measurement requires your consent. Optional app usage analytics is on for new installs and can be turned off in Settings.
Legal & privacy hub →Compare
One payment for the whole storage job.
Both offer a one-time purchase. Purrge focuses on storage, developer files and eligible SSD moves; CleanMyMac adds broader maintenance and protection tools.
| What you get | Purrge | CleanMyMac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.50 one-timelaunch price · $29 regular · USD | ₹2,885 / year (INR)or ₹7,701 once · 1 Mac |
| Licence coverage | 2 MacsLifetime updates | 1 Mac at the prices shownOne-time: purchased major version |
| Visual storage map | Included | Included |
| Cache & build-file cleanup | Included | Included |
| App removal with associated files | Included | Included |
| Exact duplicates, keeper protected | Included | Equivalent workflow not verified |
| Developer storage: environments, dependencies, caches, models, worktrees | Included | Xcode junk cleanup included |
| Verified relocation to supported external storage | Included | Equivalent workflow not verified |
| Confirmation before permanent deletion | Included | Varies by tool |
| Subscription required | Never | No · one-time or subscription |
CleanMyMac prices shown in INR for one Mac in MacPaw’s India store session, checked 21 October 2026: ₹2,885 per year or ₹7,701 once. Purrge is priced in USD for two Macs. Currency, taxes, offers and final checkout totals may differ. No currency conversion or savings ratio is implied. Check MacPaw’s current price. Read the feature comparison.
Pricing
Pay once. No subscription.
One license, every feature. The first 250 orders are 50% off at $14.50; after that the price is $29.
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Purrge · full license
$14.50$29You save $14.50
One-time purchase. No subscription, no renewal.
Launch price for the first 250 orders. Then $29.
- Visual storage map and cache & build-file cleanup
- App removal with verified associated files, exact duplicates with keeper protection
- Developer storage and verified moves to supported external drives (exFAT: folders only)
- Activity view and local scan history
$14.50 once · 2 Macs · Lifetime updates
Get Purrge for $14.50One-time payment, no renewal · macOS 14+, Intel and Apple Silicon · License & refund terms
Compare purchase options
Choose the licence that fits.
Both offer a one-time purchase. Match the device count, update coverage and final checkout currency before choosing.
CleanMyMac prices shown in INR for one Mac in MacPaw’s India store session, checked 21 October 2026: ₹2,885 per year or ₹7,701 once. Purrge is priced in USD for two Macs. Currency, taxes, offers and final checkout totals may differ. No currency conversion or savings ratio is implied. Check MacPaw’s current price.
Read the full comparison →Will it delete something important?
Scanning never deletes. Review every cleanup selection before confirming: deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Keep backups of files you need.
Can I see it before I pay?
Yes. The interactive preview walks through every area of the app with example data.
Is the discount real?
Yes. The first 250 orders are $14.50 instead of $29 — 50% off, applied at checkout. It is a fixed number of discounted orders, not a deadline: after those orders the price is $29. Same app, same license, no subscription either way — the only thing that changes is how early you buy.
Ready when your Mac is.
Map it, understand it, and clear only what you choose. Scans stay on your Mac. Permanent deletion always asks for confirmation.
$14.50 once · 2 Macs · Lifetime updates · Launch price for the first 250 orders, then $29
FAQ
Questions cautious people ask.
Does scanning change anything on my Mac?
No. Scanning only reads and measures. Nothing moves until you choose a cleanup action, and Purrge validates your selection again before anything is removed.
Where do removed files go?
Since Purrge 0.6.0, cleanup permanently deletes selected files after confirmation. They do not go to the Trash, and Purrge cannot restore them. Keep backups. Freed space is an estimate because snapshots and shared blocks can still occupy space.
How does Purrge decide what is safe to remove?
It does not guess from age, filename, or identical content alone. Items are matched against supported, understood locations — such as app caches and build outputs — and shown with context. You make the final call.
What happens to an app’s settings and saved data?
When you remove an app, verified eligible associated data can be preselected. You can deselect anything you want to keep. Whatever stays selected — including settings and saved app data — is permanently deleted with the app. Shared and uncertain data is excluded.
What does Full Disk Access do, and do I need it?
It lets Purrge see protected locations for a complete picture. It is a broad permission, not just permission to read file sizes, so it is optional: with limited access some locations are skipped and results may be incomplete.
Is my data sent anywhere?
Scans and file inventories are processed on your Mac. This website remembers your cookie choices for 180 days; optional advertising measurement requires your consent. Optional app usage analytics collects coarse usage events and is on by default for new installs from version 0.4.1. Turn it off in onboarding or Settings. Existing choices are preserved; see the privacy policy for details.
Can I download Purrge yet?
Yes. Download Purrge 1.0.0 for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. The app is signed and notarized by Apple. Scan and inspect your storage for free; a license unlocks cleanup and SSD relocation.
Can I move any folder to an SSD?
No. Eligible ordinary folders can move to writable external APFS, Mac OS Extended or exFAT drives. Eligible apps need APFS or Mac OS Extended; exFAT supports folders only. Photos libraries, managed environments, Docker data and tool caches need supported migration methods. Purrge verifies the copy and keeps the original until you confirm it works.
Does an old file mean it is safe to remove?
No. Modification time does not show when a file was last used. Age, filename or a duplicate match alone does not authorize removal. Inspect the context and keep what you still need.
How does the launch price work?
$14.50 one-time for the first 250 orders; after that the regular price of $29 applies. The offer is limited by order count, not by a date — there is no countdown and no closing date. There is no subscription either way. License and refund terms live in the legal hub.
What happened to DiskBreeze?
Purrge is DiskBreeze with a new name and the same careful approach — same rules about what gets touched and what does not. Some internal identifiers keep the old name for compatibility.