It’s quite unbelievable that Other World Computing (OWC) has been around since 1988, back when the Macintosh II was relatively new. But the fact that the company is still selling high quality Apple-certified products to this date via its online store proves that OWC must stay afloat for very good reasons. Whether you want to upgrade or replace parts of your Apple device, get a second-hand one or ask for minor repairs, OWC’s online store MacSales.com will help you out in a jiffy for relatively affordable prices. The store, which encourages users to buy handy DIY kits, is also full of various special offers and provides a courteous and versatile customer support whether you are a regular or a first-time customer. And to top it all off, most orders can be shipped without paying a single dime or for customer-friendly prices, making MacSales.com a definite champion of Apple product retailers. Read More...
Mac Optimization Reviews
Paragon NTFS for Mac Reviews
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- Allows Mac to Windows communication
- Essential for writing files on NTFS drives
- Decent write speeds
- Additional features previously accessible through Disk Utility only
- Easy-to-understand user interface
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- Unusual NTFS driver enable/disable feature
- Paid major updates
If you’ve ever tried to open a Windows file on a Mac – or vice versa – then you’ll already know the frustratingly impossible task that this is, especially if you’re using the drive format NTFS or New Technologies File System. Founded by a group of MIPT students in 1994, Germany-based software company Paragon Software Group develops hard drive management tools such as partition managers, boot managers, backup software and system duplication software alongside a driver for Mac that bridges the gap between Mac and Windows devices. Paragon NTFS for Mac promises read/write access to any version of Windows NTFS drives in your macOS for as low as $14.99 if you purchase the five-license pack. But before taking out your credit card, there’s up to 15 days for you to decide whether this is a worthy investment thanks to the available free trial. Or, if you jump on the deal and buy a license, your purchase will be protected by Paragon Software Group’s 30-day money back guarantee. Read More…
OneSafe Mac Cleaner Reviews
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- Simple user interface
- Easy commands
- Fast processing of tasks
- Responsive customer support, both via email and phone
- 30-day money back guarantee
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- Regular version is limited to cleaning features
- Doesn’t seem to clean system cache
- Dual pricing strategy
- Large files finder doesn’t seem to work properly
A new entrant into the Mac optimization software market with the release of its OneSafe Mac Cleaner app, Avanquest Software is a France-based technology company and part of the Avanquest Group founded in 1984. Avanquest markets not only its own software titles but also third party products in categories such as utilities, multimedia, business, art and design, learning, and accessories. OneSafe PC Cleaner is one of the most well-known applications from the French company, and now OneSafe Mac Cleaner seeks to fill a gap in Avanquest's offerings: utility software for Mac users.
The Mac cleanup application delivers the basic functionalities you'd expect from such software, but depending on your budget and needs you can get even more features, such as an uninstaller, a duplicate finder, and cleaning of large and bulky files bigger than 50MB if you get a subscription, which start at $3 per month. Read More…
Setapp Reviews
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- Human curated apps
- Apps selected and categorized by functionality
- Full access to all apps even during the trial
- Up to seven months free use through referral program
- Apps don't occupy space on your Mac until you install them
- Option to cancel subscription anytime
- Fixed monthly rental fee
Negatives
- Limited number of apps
- Quitting the Setapp app stops all running Setapp apps
- VPN apps need a separate subscription
With the many thousands of apps in the Mac App Store you often end up spending quite a bit of time trying to pick the right app, only to remove it right away because the app is outdated or doesn’t work as you expected. For some apps you may have even already paid money or committed to a subscription. Ukraine-based MacPaw, the developer behind the optimization app CleanMyMac, has launched Setapp, software as a service that aims to fill a gap by providing human curated Mac applications on demand. This service offers a variety of handpicked apps in various categories, and any of them are ready to use in just a few seconds, whenever you need to complete a task. And you can remove them with the same ease. This ‘Netflix of Mac apps’ – filled with software tested and handpicked by developers based on a set of criteria – costs $9.99 per month, but you can test the service risk free thanks to the 30-day free trial period MacPaw offers. Read More…
Gemini Reviews
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- Quickly locates duplicate files
- Accurately identifies similar photos
- Safer file removal rather that complete deletion
- Adapts to personal file selection pattern
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- Requires a license to unlock all the features
- No live customer support
- Customer support is slow to answer emails
Unless you store all your photos on an external hard drive or in the cloud, your Mac’s disk space is likely to be consumed by all your images. And admit it, how often do you actually clean out the Photos library of similar photos or duplicates? They just add up, and the library continues to grow bigger and bigger, requiring even more and more time to clean up items that, in the end, just never ends up happening… unless Gemini jumps in. This duplicate finder software is developed by the Ukraine-based company MacPaw – which is known for its CleanMyMac and CleanMyPC apps, among others – and is able to locate any duplicate file or photo (even similar images) and remove them, reclaiming precious disk space on your Mac and creating a much cleaner Photos library. Gemini 2, the latest installment of this software, is available as a free download, but if you want to unlock all of its features then you’ll need to purchase a lifetime license for as low as $8.99 if you buy the license pack for five Macs. Read More…
MacClean Reviews
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- Clean, easy-to-understand user interface
- Free diagnosis tool
- 60-day money back guarantee
- Built-in antivirus
- Multiple browser compatibility
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- Security Issue Cleanup requires additional download
- Security scan is very slow and a resource hog
- Customer service access is slow and hidden
iMobie, a China-based company established in 2011, built its business around Apple's: the team of developers is focused on iOS device content management, iOS data recovery and Mac utility software. Alongside apps targeting iPhone, iPad and iPod users, such as AnyTrans (for managing file transfers), PhoneRescue and PhoneClean, MacClean is designed solely to keep your Mac clean and safe from malware.
MacClean is a freemium app, meaning it can be downloaded and used for free, although limitations do apply. In its free form this Mac optimization software will scan your computer on demand and display how much data can be safely removed from the startup disk. However, to perform a cleaning operation you will need to buy a lifetime license for as low as $7.99. Read More…
Machanic Reviews
Positives
- Automatically scans your Mac upon launch
- Option to review files before deleting them
- Identifies huge files
- Quickly locates duplicate image, audio, video files and documents
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- Limited set of tools available
- Awkward design choices
- Doesn't offer lifetime license, but pricey yearly subscription
You might think a decade of developing utility software for Windows operating systems would bring enough experience to come up with a fresh approach to optimizing Mac computers. The successful release of RegistryBooster and WinBackup 2.0 was followed by other apps such as maintenance software Powersuite and PC Mechanic, which combines PC cleaning software with performance fix features.
Malta-based Uniblue is proud to highlight that, after numerous successful software launches servicing Windows users, it expanded its software portfolio in 2014 with its Mac optimization software. Machanic promises to free up your computer's startup disk by removing junk data and other files you don't need. As freemium software, Machanic is available to download for free and allows countless system scans to check how much space can be freed up, but the cleaning features will cost you $59.95 per year. Read More…
OnyX Reviews
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- Entirely free
- Great maintenance functionality
- Stellar cleaning functionality
- Automated cleaning and maintenance
- Utilities enabling access to macOS' hidden features
- Detailed list of identified malware
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- No detailed data of reclaimed disk space
- Lacks option to review files before deleting
- Specific version of OnyX for each major OS version
When it comes to maintenance, one of the most frequently mentioned applications among Redditors and longtime Mac users is OnyX. Created by French developer Joël Barrière as a multifunctional tool for Mac optimization, OnyX lets you control many basic Unix programs already built into macOS. Such controls include verifying the startup disk, running a range of miscellaneous and cleaning tasks, configuring various parameters, deleting caches, and listing all installed items included in the package files of applications that users have installed on their computer.
OnyX is freeware and the main application Joël Barrière has developed after the launch of OS X Jaguar, in 2003. Titanium Software, his company’s website registered as a French domain, lists another two applications also developed by Barrière, Maintenance and Deeper. The former is a system maintenance and cleaning utility for macOS that takes OnyX's maintenance functionalities and puts it into a separate app, while Deeper focuses on offering personalization options for macOS users, such as enabling or disabling the hidden functions of various apps and more. Read More…
MacBooster Reviews
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- Fast scanning
- User-friendly UI
- Virus and malware scan
- Great cleaning features
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- Limited customer support options
- Unnecessary download insurance
One of the great things about using a Mac is that they’re incredibly fast. Eventually though, Macs start to show signs of age and slow down drastically. Mac optimization software aims to extend your Mac’s lifespan by freeing up space and gaining back some lost speed. MacBooster was developed by Chinese software company IObit, which boasts over 250 million downloads of its various system utilities. Now up to its eighth iteration, MacBooster scans your system for junk files that are taking up vital space and provides virus and malware protection. You can also search your Mac for old, large, and duplicated files – enabling you to free up space and increase your system’s speed. You can get MacBooster 8 by signing up for a yearly subscription or by purchasing a lifetime license. Although there are no free trials available, every purchase comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you’re able to test out all the features. Read More…
MacKeeper Reviews
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- Personalized remote assistance
- Unique optimization tools
- Anti-theft tracking
- Built-in antivirus
- Free VPN
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- Slow scans
- Expensive monthly subscription
Standing out in the Mac optimizer market is never an easy thing, especially if rogue advertisers have been trying to forcefully sell your product for years – leaving you with a bad reputation. MacKeeper, originally created by Dubai-based Kromtech in 2010, has had to revamp its image completely since its acquisition by Clario in 2019. So while many may know the name MacKeeper from a wave of aggressive online advertising campaigns, the company now says that these tactics are a thing of the past. MacKeeper is instead focusing on the product by adding extra features like the StopAd web extension and a free VPN to its list of system scans and utilities. Depending how long you want the service, MacKeeper can be quite affordable with prices starting from $6.21 per month paid annually. Better still, Best Reviews readers can use our exclusive coupon to get 50% off the total subscription cost and save even more. Read More…