Audience
macOS users seeking tools for Mac cleanup, application removal, storage analysis, routine maintenance, and system monitoring.
About Nivo
Nivo is a native macOS utility for people who want to review and manage storage, applications, routine maintenance, and system activity from one desktop app. Its Clean tool scans caches, temporary files, logs, and other removable data, then displays items for review before cleanup. Uninstall identifies related support files and settings when removing applications. Optimize runs maintenance tasks such as rebuilding indexes and flushing DNS, while Analyze presents disk usage in a navigable treemap. Status shows CPU, memory, GPU, storage, network, battery, thermal information, and running processes. A built-in diagnostic report helps users inspect permissions and common system issues. The app runs on macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. File scans run locally, and the app sends no analytics or telemetry. Nivo also offers a separate open-source command-line companion that shares the cleaning engine.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$9 one-time
Pricing Details:
$9 one-time lifetime license for use on up to two Macs. Scanning is free; a license unlocks cleanup, app uninstall, and optimization. A 14-day money-back guarantee is stated.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Nivo
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