DevCleaner for Mac

Free up macOS storage with DevCleaner

DevCleaner is a free utility tailored for macOS developers who use Xcode. It targets space-hogging items created during development — especially Xcode caches and temporary build artifacts — making it easier to recover disk space without hunting through system folders manually.

Core benefits

• Presents a clear, visual breakdown of what’s occupying your drive so you can decide what to remove
• Lets you remove selected Xcode caches and temporary build files to free space safely
• Small, focused app that doesn’t add bloat to your system and is free to use
• Helps keep projects and Xcode running more smoothly by eliminating outdated cache data

How DevCleaner operates

DevCleaner scans locations where Xcode and related tools leave behind build intermediates, device support files, DerivedData folders, and other transient data. It lists items by size, gives context so you can identify unnecessary content, and provides options to delete chosen entries. The workflow is designed to be straightforward: scan, review, and remove — minimizing risk of accidental deletion of important files.

Other tools to consider

• CleanMyMac X — broader system cleanup and maintenance (commercial)
• The Unarchiver — free, lightweight utility for handling archives on macOS
• Keka — macOS archiver and compressor useful for managing large archives
• WinRAR — primarily a Windows tool; macOS support is limited and licensing differs from the Windows version

Getting started quickly

Open DevCleaner, run a scan of Xcode-related locations, review the list of large files and caches, then delete the items you don’t need. Regular scans can prevent accumulation of unnecessary files and help preserve disk space for active development.