Reviewers frequently contrast AppCleaner with "bloated" alternatives like CleanMyMac or the controversial MacKeeper.
A dedicated view allows you to browse all installed apps, widgets, and plugins, which is useful for cleaning out items you forgot you had. App Cleaner
AppCleaner (by FreeMacSoft) is widely regarded by users on Reddit and MacSales as an essential, lightweight utility for macOS. It solves the problem of "leftover" files—preferences, caches, and support folders—that remain on your system when you simply drag an app to the Trash. Key Features & Workflow App Cleaner
“I personally use AppCleaner, it's light, it's fast, does the job when I want to completely remove an app and its preferences, licenses, children, crumbs, etc…” Reddit · r/MacOS · 1 year ago App Cleaner