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UninstallGuard

The careful Mac uninstaller

UninstallGuard is a Mac uninstaller for you if you want to remove unwanted apps and their leftover files while reviewing the evidence behind each suggested removal.

by SKJ APPS

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Helps you Uninstall apps completely 6 Free up disk space 24

What you get

You choose what goes when you remove apps and their leftovers.

You can remove unwanted Mac apps along with the preferences, caches, support folders, and login items they leave behind. Before you choose anything, you see each file’s location, size, and why it was linked to the app. Clear labels help you distinguish stronger matches from files that need a closer look, and nothing is preselected.

You can also track down possible leftovers from apps you deleted long ago, including background and login items. These uncertain matches stay marked for review rather than being treated as safe. If you’re clearing out several apps, you can handle them in one pass while reviewing and confirming each app separately.

Everything you approve goes to the Trash first, giving you a chance to put it back before permanent deletion. You can review your removal history, and you won’t be able to remove an app while it’s running.

  • Know why files match

    You see each file’s path, size, and matching reason before deciding whether it should go.

  • Keep control of removals

    You select what to remove yourself, with uncertain matches kept distinct from safer ones.

  • Find older leftovers

    You can review files and background items left behind by apps you removed previously.

  • Clear several apps

    You can uninstall multiple apps in one pass, with a separate review and confirmation for each.

  • Undo before permanent deletion

    Your approved removals go to the Trash, where you can restore them before deleting them for good.

Best for

  • You want to inspect leftover files before removing them
  • You’re clearing out several unused apps
  • You suspect old apps left files behind

Skip it if

You don’t need it if you’re satisfied with basic app removal and don’t want to review leftover files.

From the developer

UninstallGuard is an app uninstaller for Mac that shows its work. It finds the files an app leaves behind, like preferences, caches, support folders and login items, and tells you exactly why each one matched. Nothing is selected for you, and everything you remove goes to the Trash, so you can always change your mind.
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