Feature comparison

Space Lens (CleanMyMac) vs SquirrelDisk

CleanMyMac’s bubble-map module for exploring disks and folders. A Rust disk analyzer with sunburst, treemap, duplicates, SSH, and cloud sources. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

Bubbles / MixedPaid / Open source

Which fits your needs?

Space Lens (CleanMyMac): Existing CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.

SquirrelDisk: People wanting a free open-source GUI across desktop systems and remote storage.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureSpace Lens (CleanMyMac)SquirrelDisk
Best fitExisting CleanMyMac users who want visual disk exploration within their suite.People wanting a free open-source GUI across desktop systems and remote storage.
VisualizationBubble-map storage explorerSunburst, treemap, file list, and duplicates
Platforms and requirementsmacOSmacOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing and editionsPart of CleanMyMac; check current subscription/one-time plans and edition availability.Free; AGPL-3.0 source published on GitHub.
Open sourceNoYes
Native macOS UIYesCross-platform interface
Cleanup workflowAdd selections to the cleanup list, review them, then run the module’s removal action.Collector offers Trash, permanent removal, secure erase, or backup before deletion.
Reports and portabilityKeep screenshots and paths from Space Lens. The cited manual does not establish report interoperability with NullDisk.The current overview does not establish an interoperable scan-report format. Preserve paths, duplicate decisions, and remote source settings separately.

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

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SquirrelDisk: what stands out

A good fit for people wanting a free open-source GUI across desktop systems and remote storage.

SquirrelDisk: strengths

  • Live maps and a staged removal collector
  • Content-based duplicate search
  • SSH and rclone-backed cloud storage

Considerations

  • Uses a cross-platform Rust interface rather than SwiftUI
  • Permanent deletion and secure erase require deliberate review
  • Cloud/SSH actions depend on provider and remote-system support

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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 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.

When should I choose SquirrelDisk?

A good fit for people wanting a free open-source GUI across desktop systems and remote storage. Free; AGPL-3.0 source published on GitHub.

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.

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