# StorageRadar > StorageRadar is a disk space analyzer for macOS, not an automatic cleaner. It scans locally, shows exact paths and sizes, and waits for your approval before removing anything. One-time purchase, no subscription. Requires macOS 15 or later. Key facts: - Free tier: scanning, treemap and sunburst visualization, permissions diagnostics, dry-run and preview workflows, local read-only MCP access. - User unlock ($9.99 one-time): file cleanup and App Uninstaller apply actions. - Developer unlock ($19.99 one-time): Dev Cleanup apply actions and Reports. Upgrading from User costs $9.99. - Cleanups move files to Trash by default. - Storage data stays on the Mac. The app needs no account and syncs nothing to a cloud. - Distribution: the Mac App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storageradar-disk-space/id6759776887) and a Direct build with its own license keys (https://storageradar.app/direct/). - Founder: Vladimir Chemeris (https://storageradar.app/about/, https://x.com/vladimirchama). Support: support@storageradar.app. - The local MCP endpoint is read-only, exposes no file contents, and grants no write access. ## Key pages - [Home](https://storageradar.app/): product overview, features, FAQ, and pricing. - [Pricing](https://storageradar.app/pricing/): free tier and one-time unlock prices. - [Direct build](https://storageradar.app/direct/): the non-App-Store build, license keys, and crossgrade terms. - [MCP](https://storageradar.app/mcp/): the local read-only MCP endpoint for AI tools. - [Support](https://storageradar.app/support/): setup, permissions, troubleshooting, and contact. - [About](https://storageradar.app/about/): who builds StorageRadar and the rules the app follows. - [Compare](https://storageradar.app/compare/): how StorageRadar differs from typical automatic Mac cleaners, in one table. - [Changelog](https://storageradar.app/changelog/): release history. - [Blog](https://storageradar.app/blog/): guides on Mac storage problems, also available in nine other languages. ## Guides - [How to Completely Uninstall an App on Mac](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-completely-uninstall-an-app-on-mac/): Learn how to completely uninstall an app on Mac, when the app's own uninstaller matters, what files can remain in Library, and how to review leftovers safely before deletion. - [Mac Says Storage Is Almost Full: What to Check Before Deleting Anything](https://storageradar.app/blog/mac-says-storage-is-almost-full-what-to-check-before-deleting-anything/): Mac says storage is almost full? Learn what to check first, why System Data may look huge, and how to free space on Mac without deleting the wrong files. - [npm Cache and node_modules Taking Up Space on Mac? What to Do Safely](https://storageradar.app/blog/npm-cache-and-node-modules-taking-up-space-on-mac/): Learn the difference between npm cache and node_modules, what is safe to delete, and how to reclaim Mac disk space without breaking active projects. - [Xcode Simulator Taking Up Space on Mac? What to Clean First](https://storageradar.app/blog/xcode-simulator-taking-up-space-on-mac/): What CoreSimulator is, whether you can delete the CoreSimulator folder, and how to delete simulators in Xcode safely — plus the difference between simulator runtimes and device data, so you reclaim Mac disk space without breaking your iOS dev setup. - [Best CleanMyMac Alternatives for Mac in 2026](https://storageradar.app/blog/best-cleanmymac-alternatives-for-mac-2026/): Compare DaisyDisk, AppCleaner, CleanMyMac, and StorageRadar by workflow, deletion control, developer fit, and pricing model so you can choose the right Mac cleanup tool. - [How to Safely Clean Developer Caches on Mac](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-safely-clean-developer-caches-on-mac/): Learn how to safely clean developer caches on Mac, including Xcode, Docker, package managers, and build artifacts, with a risk-aware review before deletion. - [How to Fix Blocked Paths and Permissions in macOS Cleanup Tools](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-fix-blocked-paths-and-permissions-in-macos-cleanup-tools/): Learn why Mac cleanup tools show blocked paths or partial results. Understand Full Disk Access, App Management, and when blocked items are normal. - [How to Compare Disk Usage Over Time on Mac](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-compare-disk-usage-over-time-on-mac/): Learn how to compare disk usage over time on Mac using snapshots. See what grew, what disappeared, and which paths caused storage growth. - [How to Review File Deletions Before Cleanup on Mac](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-review-file-deletions-before-cleanup-on-mac/): Learn how to review delete candidates on Mac before cleanup. Check path, ownership, risk, access status, and delete mode so you do not remove the wrong files. - [Why One-Click Mac Cleaners Are Risky](https://storageradar.app/blog/why-one-click-mac-cleaners-are-risky/): Are one-click Mac cleaners safe? Learn why blind cleanup is risky and how a review-first workflow avoids deleting the wrong files on Mac. - [Docker Disk Usage on Mac: What Actually Eats Space](https://storageradar.app/blog/docker-disk-usage-on-mac-what-actually-eats-space/): Why Docker uses so much disk space on Mac, where Docker Desktop stores its data, how to free space safely with prune, and why deleting Docker folders directly is risky. - [How to Find What Is Taking Space on Mac](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-find-what-is-taking-space-on-mac/): Need to find what is taking space on your Mac? Learn how to find large files, review the storage tree, and identify folders using the most disk space. - [How to Free Up Disk Space on Mac Without Breaking Anything](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-free-up-disk-space-on-mac-without-breaking-anything/): Need to free up disk space on Mac without deleting the wrong files? Start with safe first wins, review risky paths separately, and reclaim storage without breaking apps or workflows. - [Mac System Data Too Large? What It Usually Means and What to Check](https://storageradar.app/blog/why-is-system-data-so-large-on-mac/): Why is System Data so large on Mac? Learn which caches, snapshots, and developer artifacts inflate it, and what to check before deleting anything. - [Xcode DerivedData Taking Too Much Space on Mac? What to Clean First](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-remove-xcode-deriveddata-safely-on-mac/): Where DerivedData lives on Mac, how to clear it safely in Xcode or Terminal, what is safe to delete, and how it differs from simulators and archives — so you reclaim space without a rebuild surprise. - [How to Remove App Leftovers on Mac Without Losing Data](https://storageradar.app/blog/how-to-remove-app-leftovers-on-mac-without-losing-data/): Learn how to remove app leftovers on Mac without losing data. See where residue stays in Library, when permissions matter, and how to review risky paths.