One of the most annoying things with Mac is the inability to uninstall old apps cleanly. Smart Uninstaller makes sure that there is no junk left when the apps on Mac get removed. Memory Cleaner is useless in most cases.
The only exception is when you have memory-hungry apps, and they get stuck after some use. In this case, you have three options: restart Mac, use sudo purge command in the Terminal, or use cleaning software, such as MacKeeper.
Update Tracker keeps a list of all apps that need upgrades, which I think is a good thing. I always suggest keeping the software up to date. And finally, Login Items displays a list of apps and services that start when you log in for the first time.
The idea here is to remove apps from this area, so your Mac can start faster. I believe most people install MacKeeper because it promises to keep your Mac secure from Adware and malware. So, how they deliver on the promise? On the other hand, ESET was the only scanner on VirusTotal, which sounded an alarm, so I decided to install other antimalware programs and see what they will do.
First, I installed Malwarebytes affiliate. And yes, Malwarebytes popped up a similar warning. PUPs, or Potentially Unwanted Programs, are programs that may include advertising, toolbars, and pop-ups that are unrelated to the software you downloaded. PUPs often come bundled with other software that you installed.
Then I tried to install Trend Micro Antivirus. As you can see, it lists MacKeeper as security software. So, I guess, it believes that MacKeeper is legit. Then, I installed Kaspersky Internet Security. After installation, I ran Kaspersky overnight. So, what does all this mean? I ran Antivirus, and it found two items in Mail attachments. None of the four AVs I had on my Mac reported about those vulnerabilities, so it makes me think that those were false positives.
The main number here is the Protection score, which is 0 out of 6. Why such a low score? Because MacKeeper was able to detect This may sound good until you find out that the industry average is So, based on the only independent test, I may conclude that MacKeeper is not a good antimalware choice. MacKeeper offers to monitor data breaches, and you need to provide your emails. So, no, I am pass. MacKeeper offers ad blockers for Safari and Chrome.
Chrome one was free, and I had it installed. What can I say? It did the job, stopped the ads. Is it a good value? Well, I can find a dozen free ad blockers. The Performance functions helped my Mac operate at the fastest speeds by keeping apps up to date and boosting RAM. During tests, my machine was using 7. However, it was still a good way to free up some RAM without restarting my computer.
The Update Tracker scans all the apps on your Mac for updates. The analysis took about 30 seconds when I tested it. I could select all the programs together to have them updated simultaneously. The Login Items feature shows you which programs are automatically enabled during startup. You can select which apps you want to disable so that booting your Mac becomes faster.
However, I wished there was more guidance about which programs to remove. MacKeeper is extremely well designed because of its minimalistic look and intuitive interface. I started the program and managed to figure out how to use it just by clicking around. If you want an antivirus that can work across both operating systems, you can try Intego risk-free with its day money-back guarantee.
When you first open the program, MacKeeper prompts you to do an overall check of your system. It then gives you its recommendations in the 4 main areas of security, privacy, cleaning, and performance. Using each function is also extremely simple. Most of the time, I only had to click 1 or 2 buttons to review or implement the suggested fixes. I was concerned that uninstalling the program could be difficult as there were many reports of people having problems with the old version of MacKeeper.
Fortunately, the updated MacKeeper is very easy to remove. All you need to do is drag and drop the application into the trash like any other program. The company has even added a simple FAQ to follow on its website if you need more guidance. Unfortunately, in my experience, only phone and email support can help answer complex technical queries. When I first opened the MacKeeper program, I was immediately impressed that the live chat feature is built into the app interface itself.
This made it very convenient to start talking to someone whenever I needed assistance. The live chat support staff were also extremely responsive every single time I contacted them and eager to help — I never had to wait more than 10 seconds for a reply.
However, I was underwhelmed by the level of knowledge the agents had about their product. I feel that live chat support would be smoother if the chat window supported attachments, such as screenshots.
I emailed MacKeeper about an error message that popped up during my tests — it took less than 1 day to receive a response. So I sent a follow up email asking if there was a threat on my device and whether the real-time protection was running. Since the scans seemed to be running well, I stopped worrying about the strange error messages. However, I still wish that email support gave me a more concrete answer about the root cause of the error messages I found in the logs.
Phone support is the fastest way to resolve technical issues. The person I spoke to was definitely more knowledgeable compared to the staff on live chat. I would definitely recommend using phone support if you have more technical questions about MacKeeper. Again, I was really impressed with how fast I was connected to someone — less than a second wait.
The FAQ page is a good resource for basic questions. You can learn about how to operate each feature as it gives you step by step instructions. MacKeeper has the same features for each subscription. The only difference is whether you opt for the yearly or monthly plan, and the number of Macs you want to use it on.
In comparison to the rest of the market, MacKeeper is pricier than leading Mac antivirus Intego but cheaper than top all-round antivirus brands like Norton. The free trial lets you perform all the scans and fixes available on the paid plan, but just a single time. While testing the free version, I created an account by simply entering an email address — and got immediate access to the full suite of features.
I ran a full system scan, which detected and blocked all my malware samples. I could also run all the clean-up, optimization, and privacy features once.
Overall, I felt that the free trial gives a basic understanding of how MacKeeper works, but may not be enough to help you make up your mind before committing to a subscription. I tested the antivirus for 10 days and then proceeded to use the online Refund Request Form on the website to request my money back.
Annoyingly, I found that the refund request form asked for both a summary and a detailed explanation of my reasons for the request.
I also had to provide my contact info and the reference number which I eventually found on my invoice PDF. MacKeeper offered to sort out any technical issues over live chat and a free 3-month extension.
As great as the deal was, I emailed back insisting on getting my money back — and I got a refund confirmation email the next day. The money returned to my account only 3 days later. While I did get my money back quickly, I feel that the process was more challenging than it had to be. Trust all-new MacKeeper 5 to keep your Mac in tip-top condition. Notarization is not an app review, but it ensures that the MacKeeper software is free of any malicious components.
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