# 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

- [Is It Safe to Delete ~/Library/Caches on Mac?](https://storageradar.app/blog/is-it-safe-to-delete-library-caches-on-mac/): What ~/Library/Caches holds, what breaks when you empty it, which subfolders carry the size, and why macOS refills them. The safe order, folder by folder.
- [What Is ~/Library/Containers on Mac, and Can You Delete It?](https://storageradar.app/blog/what-is-library-containers-on-mac/): Containers hold the data of sandboxed Mac apps, not disposable cache. What is inside, which ones are safe to remove, and how to tell an orphan container from one still in use.
- [What Is Purgeable Space on Mac, and How Do You Get It Back?](https://storageradar.app/blog/what-is-purgeable-space-on-mac/): Why your Mac shows free space it will not give you, what sits inside purgeable, and the commands that release it when a disk-hungry job cannot wait for macOS to do it.
- [Why Duplicate Finders Free Less Space Than They Promise](https://storageradar.app/blog/why-duplicate-finders-free-less-space-than-they-promise/): A duplicate finder offers 40 GB and your Mac frees 2. Learn how APFS clones and hard links inflate the estimate and how to measure real savings.
- [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: one-time purchase or subscription.
- [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.