What it looks for
Derived Data, Xcode archives and caches, device support, simulator artifacts, Swift Package and other recognized developer-tool caches or logs.
Clean Xcode and simulator storage safely.
Scan first, review second, delete last. DevCleanr explains generated developer storage before selected items move to the Mac’s Trash.
On the App Store since July 2026
A developer-storage utility
For the Mac that builds apps—not every file on the Mac
DevCleanr is for Apple developers who can see Xcode and simulator storage growing but do not want a generic “cleaner” making opaque decisions. It scans explainable developer-owned artifacts, shows what they are, and waits for you to select what should move to Trash.
What it is not
Not a generic Mac optimizer, malware scanner, duplicate-photo finder, memory booster, or AI cleaner. It does not roam through personal folders or source projects looking for space.
Scan first
See paths, sizes, categories, and safety before selecting anything
The Manage view turns a large storage number into inspectable rows. Search names, paths, or explanations; filter by category or safety; then choose individual items instead of accepting a single all-or-nothing cleanup button.
- Safe means the known generated item passes the current safety checks.
- Review asks for developer judgment.
- Needs Care or Not cleaned prevents an item from being treated as routine.
Understand the shape of the problem
Storage totals with categories and readiness—not scare tactics
Insights separates simulator artifacts, Derived Data, archives, logs, and caches so you can see where space is going. The readiness counts matter as much as the total: finding 60 GB does not mean all 60 GB should be removed.
DevCleanr uses neutral status language and local history because a developer utility should help you decide, not manufacture urgency.
Review second. Trash last.
The safety boundary is part of the feature
Revalidated at cleanup time
A path can change after a scan. Selected items pass through the safety layer again immediately before cleanup. Protected roots, source directories, personal folders, and symlinks stay blocked rather than inheriting an old decision.
Recoverable by default
Allowed items move to the Mac’s Trash instead of being permanently erased. Xcode or a build tool may recreate generated data later, and moving an item can still interrupt active work, so DevCleanr surfaces tool availability before acting.
Useful before purchase
Manual cleanup free, repeat-work convenience once
Free
- Scan recognized Xcode, simulator, and developer-tool locations.
- Inspect item details and safety explanations.
- Select and clean eligible generated items manually.
Lifetime Access · one purchase
- Automation after Xcode closes, with thresholds.
- Custom developer paths that still pass safety validation.
- Local storage history and growth context.
- Additional simulator intelligence; no subscription.
Maker note
Why “found space” is not the same as “safe to clean”
I build enough Apple apps to know how quickly simulator and build artifacts grow—and how expensive an overconfident cleanup can be. DevCleanr is deliberately slower than a magic broom: it classifies, explains, waits, rechecks, and uses Trash. The professional standard is not the biggest reclaimed number. It is knowing what happened and being able to recover.
Daniel · solo developer behind Crafter AppsDevCleanr questions
Will DevCleanr delete my Xcode projects?
No. Source directories and personal folders are outside the cleanup boundary. DevCleanr focuses on recognized generated developer storage and blocks protected paths and symlinks.
Is every item labeled Safe harmless to remove?
“Safe” means it passes DevCleanr’s current path and category checks as generated data. Removing generated data can still force Xcode, simulators, or package tools to rebuild or download it, so you should review selections and avoid cleaning during active work.
Does DevCleanr permanently erase files?
No. Eligible selected items move through macOS Trash. That keeps the action recoverable until you empty Trash yourself.
Is DevCleanr a general Mac cleaner?
No. It is intentionally narrow: Xcode, simulator, and explainable developer-tool storage. It does not optimize memory, scan for malware, remove personal files, or promise to speed up the whole Mac.
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