Scope is the main difference
CleanMyMac offers multiple modules beyond storage analysis, with feature availability varying by edition and marketplace. Klyr focuses on readable file and folder sizes, exact duplicate contents, Xcode storage, app leftovers, and transparent scan limits. Klyr does not claim to replace protection, optimization, or every uninstall feature.
How each purchase works
MacPaw documents monthly, annual, and one-time CleanMyMac purchases through its stores, with differences across editions. Klyr Disk Lite is free and Klyr Disk Pro has a $29 one-time launch price. Check current terms before buying: MacPaw purchase options · edition differences · Klyr editions. Checked 13 September 2026.
Klyr's review-first workflow
Scan locally, follow the largest branches, inspect the path and reason for each result, then select items individually. Duplicate groups are verified by content rather than name. Klyr marks incomplete access and moves chosen items to macOS Trash; it never presents a partial scan as a full-disk guarantee.
Choose for your actual task
- Want a broad suite of Mac maintenance and protection tools? Evaluate CleanMyMac's edition-specific features.
- Want a focused, local-first storage investigation with exact duplicates and developer views? Evaluate Klyr.
- Compare what each app reveals on your Mac, not a generic promise of gigabytes recovered.
Editorial note: This guide is published by Klyr Disk. Product capabilities and prices can change; check the linked official sources. A storage scan cannot guarantee a particular amount of recoverable space.