CleanWarden data care for Mac
Protect what stays on your Mac. Before and after things go wrong.
One local-first Mac app for careful app removal, readable-file repair, and read-only export from external media that macOS can still access.
Download CleanWarden Explore the three workflows
Local by defaultEvidence before actionOriginal data protected
01 / Clean
Remove an app without blind deletion.
Review the app bundle, verified leftovers, launch items, caches, logs, and protected locations before selected items move to Trash.
02 / Repair
Save readable work from a damaged file.
Diagnose ZIP, PDF, Office, and image files locally for free, then use Pro to export a separate recovered copy. The original stays untouched.
03 / Recover
Move readable files away from an external drive.
Scan a mounted USB drive, SD card, portable disk, or folder in read-only mode for free, then use Pro to export selected readable files elsewhere.
Our commitment to your data
- Local by design. App inventory, repair input, and external-media scans stay on the Mac by default.
- Evidence before action. We show why an item is proposed, what can be exported, and what stays protected.
- Preservation first. Clean uses Trash first. Repair creates a new copy. Recover never writes to its source drive.
- Honest boundaries. We do not describe unreadable or deleted sectors as recovered files.
Simple pricing
Free diagnosis. One-time Pro. Lifetime license.
Free Diagnosis · $0
Scan apps, diagnose damaged files, and preview readable external files.
- App cleanup plan preview
- File repair diagnosis
- External-drive scan and preview
Pro Founder · $5.99
One Mac. One-time purchase. Lifetime license. No subscription.
- Move reviewed items to Trash
- Export repaired copies and readable contents
- Export readable files from external media
- Email license delivery
FAQ
Plain answers before you install.
Is this one app or two apps?
It is one CleanWarden Mac app with three top-level modules: Clean for app removal, Repair for damaged files, and Recover for readable files on mounted external media.
Can Recover bring back deleted files?
Not in this release. Recover reads files that are still visible and readable on a mounted drive, then copies them to another location. It does not scan raw deleted sectors or promise undelete results.
Does file repair upload my documents?
No. File diagnosis and repair attempts are designed to run locally on your Mac. Only send diagnostics if you choose to export and email them.
Will repair overwrite my damaged file?
No. File First Aid exports a separate verified copy and never overwrites the original.
Can CleanWarden recover only part of a large file?
Yes, when readable content remains. ZIP and Office files may be rebuilt from readable entries, PDFs may export readable pages, and images may be re-encoded from readable pixels. The result is labeled Partially recovered and lists any known limitations. Large files are processed locally with a 50 GB per-file limit and an output-space check before export.
Does CleanWarden delete system files?
No. System and protected locations are shown for context, but they stay gray, locked, and unavailable for cleanup.
What is free?
Free includes app cleanup plan preview, file repair diagnosis, and read-only external-drive scan and preview. Pro is required only when you move items to Trash or export repaired or recovered files.
Is CleanWarden a subscription?
No. CleanWarden Pro is a one-time purchase with a lifetime license for the purchased Mac. No recurring subscription.
Can it remove CleanMyMac-like apps?
CleanWarden can remove the app and verified related user files. System-level helpers require administrator authorization and are handled only when ownership can be proven.