6 tested alternatives to Purge. Each was assigned the same job label from a fixed vocabulary we maintain — not from how the vendor describes itself — and every one is scored on the same objective 7-Frame benchmark. Ordered by score.
Same job does not mean same platform, same country, or same price tier. Check before you switch.
Broomkit — Broomkit is a Mac disk-cleaning app that scans for recoverable space and removes junk files
Freshist — Freshist is a one-time purchase Mac cleaning utility for reclaiming disk space and monitoring system health
TidyDisk — macOS menu bar app that scans and cleans dev dependency clutter from your disk
Cleanup My Phone — iPhone and iPad cleaning app that removes duplicate photos, compresses videos, and clears email clutter
Skimrr — Skimrr finds duplicate and blurry photos on your Mac or Windows computer
RepoSweep — RepoSweep scans Mac project folders for developer junk and moves it safely to Trash