AppZapper

AppZapper
DevelopersAppZapper Collaborators, Austin Sarner and Brian Ball
Stable release
2.0.3 / May 3, 2020
Operating systemmacOS
TypeUninstaller
LicenseShareware
Websitewww.appzapper.com

AppZapper is an application for Apple's macOS that enables a user to delete all application-specific files along with an application.[1] It was released in 2010 by Austin Sarner and Brian Ball.[2]

Overview

The software is an uninstall utility that extends the method of uninstalling in macOS, which is dragging the application one wants to uninstall to the trash.[3] When the used drag-and-drops an application onto AppZapper, the application searches for related files in directories other than that of the original application, such as preference files and package receipts.[4] The user can select unwanted files and delete them.[2]

The application protects system files and user designated applications from being deleted and keeps a log of uninstalled applications.[2]

AppZapper 2 was released in 2010,[5] with redesigned interface, new application management view for identifying unused software, and built-in license information tracking.[6]

References

  1. ^ Weitzenkorn, Ben (August 29, 2013). "5 Low-Cost Apps to Make Your Computer Run Super Fast". NBC News. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Frakes, Dan (June 13, 2006). "Zap unwanted apps". Macworld. Archived from the original on June 15, 2006. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  3. ^ Biersdorfer, J. D. (January 26, 2011). "Fixing Reminders in Microsoft Outlook". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  4. ^ Love, Dylan (June 12, 2012). "The First 15 Apps You Must Download For Your New MacBook". Business Insider. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  5. ^ Smykil, Jeff (January 6, 2010). "AppZapper 2 for Mac hands-on: beautiful UI, same old tricks". Ars Technica. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "AppZapper: a great big upgrade for a small utility". Engadget. January 6, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2026.

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