Which fits your needs?
diCleaner: Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools.
Space Lens (CleanMyMac): Existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.
Features, pricing, and workflow
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| Feature | diCleaner | Space Lens (CleanMyMac) |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools. | Existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite. |
| Visualization | Storage overview, file categories, and maintenance lists | Bubble-map storage explorer |
| Platforms and requirements | macOS 11.5+ | macOS |
| Pricing and editions | Vendor says free to use with all current features included. | Part of CleanMyMac; check current subscription/one-time plans and edition availability. |
| Open source | No | No |
| Native macOS UI | Yes | Yes |
| Cleanup workflow | No automatic deletion after scanning; most tools use Trash by default. Secure Remove and Trash emptying are permanent. | Add selections to the cleanup list, review them, then run the module’s removal action. |
| Reports and portability | The cited pages do not establish scan-report export. Keep any important history or paths before rescanning; retain the original files until decisions are verified. | Keep screenshots and paths from Space Lens. The cited manual does not establish report interoperability with NullDisk. |
diCleaner: what stands out
A good fit for Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools.
diCleaner: strengths
- Storage analysis, large/old files, and duplicate/similar-photo tools
- App uninstallation, leftovers, and startup-item review
- Selection-based cleanup with Trash defaults for most tools
Considerations
- Permanent removal and privacy tools have different effects from Trash
- App Store privacy disclosure lists some non-linked data
- Cleanup eligibility depends on files, apps, and permissions
Space Lens (CleanMyMac): what stands out
A good fit for existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.
Space Lens (CleanMyMac): strengths
- Bubble visualization of local and external storage
- Folder-by-folder browsing and a reviewed removal list
- Part of the broader CleanMyMac maintenance suite
Considerations
- A suite module rather than a standalone purchase
- Check module availability in your CleanMyMac edition
- Suite licensing may be more than needed for disk analysis alone
For a useful comparison on your own drive, match the scan root, access permissions, and size mode. Chart style changes how you explore the results; it does not by itself establish measurement accuracy.
Common questions
When should I choose diCleaner?
A good fit for Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools. Vendor says free to use with all current features included.
When should I choose Space Lens (CleanMyMac)?
A good fit for existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite. Part of CleanMyMac; check current subscription/one-time plans and edition availability.
Will both apps show the same size?
Not necessarily. Match the scan root, permissions, exclusions, and logical/allocated-size mode. Hard links, APFS clones, snapshots, sparse files, and cloud placeholders can change totals. A reported size is not a guaranteed amount recovered after deletion.