Productivity

Mole

Quiet Mac cleaner for safe local cleanup

Last verified May 2026 3 min read

What is Mole?

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Mole is a native macOS utility that combines junk cleanup, app management, system maintenance, disk usage analysis, and live system monitoring in one app. It targets users who currently stitch together CleanMyMac, App Cleaner & Uninstaller, Sensei, DaisyDisk, and iStat Menus. Pricing is a one time purchase covering up to two Macs.

Why Mole works

Mac maintenance is fragmented across five paid utilities that each take a slice of the same job. Mole pulls them into one native app so users review what will be deleted before each clean, watch system health from a menu bar HUD, and pay once instead of stacking five subscriptions.

Mole features

  • Cache and junk cleaning. Scans ten categories including developer tools, browsers, and cloud storage clients and shows files before removal.
  • App management. Handles app updates, startup items, and uninstall cleanup so leftover files do not linger.
  • System optimization. Runs maintenance tasks like rebuilding Quick Look and repairing caches.
  • Disk usage analysis. Treemap visualization of disk usage makes large folders easy to navigate.
  • Live system status. Shows CPU, memory, GPU, disk, network, battery, and running processes in one view.
  • Menu bar HUD. Live metrics and quick tools stay accessible from the menu bar without opening the main window.

Who Mole is for

  • Indie developers with crowded Xcode and Docker caches who need to reclaim disk space without subscribing to multiple cleaners.
  • Video and photo editors hitting disk full warnings who want a treemap to find oversized project folders fast.
  • IT generalists supporting a small office of Macs who need uninstall cleanup and live metrics from one tool.
  • Power users on older or limited storage Macs who want maintenance utilities they pay for once.

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Frequently asked

Mole FAQ

What does Mole cost?
The page lists $9 early bird pricing through June 15, 2026, with the regular price set at $19, as a one time purchase for up to two Macs.
Is there a subscription?
No, Mole is a one time purchase with lifetime updates per the page.
Does it send any data off my Mac?
The page states there is no data collection or telemetry and nothing leaves the Mac.
Which macOS version is required?
Mole requires macOS 14 or later.
Is there a trial or refund?
The page mentions a free trial with limited uses per tool and a 14 day refund window.