Cleanmymac X 4.7.4 -

: While it includes a Malware Removal tool that can detect basic threats like EICAR test files, expert reviewers from AllAboutCookies found it insufficient as a standalone antivirus. It failed several in-house malware detection tests and lacks advanced features like anti-phishing.

: The interface is widely praised as the most intuitive in its category. Even for complex tasks like flushing DNS caches or reindexing Spotlight, the app simplifies the process for non-technical users. Pros & Cons Pros Cons CleanMyMac X 4.7.4

: Tools like "Space Lens" provide a helpful visual map of storage. : While it includes a Malware Removal tool

: Combines cleaning, optimization, and basic protection in one app. Even for complex tasks like flushing DNS caches

: This is the app's strongest suit. The System Junk scanner efficiently identifies user caches, log files, and unused disk images. In expert testing, it found over 10GB of potentially removable files, with nearly 4GB being "smart-selected" for safe deletion.

CleanMyMac X 4.7.4 is part of the legacy "X" version of the popular Mac maintenance suite developed by MacPaw . While it remains a highly intuitive tool for performance optimization and disk cleaning, it has largely been superseded by a newer version simply titled (released in late 2024/2025), which is better optimized for Apple Silicon and modern macOS architecture. Key Performance Areas