Comparison

CoreLock vs CleanMyMac

CleanMyMac is a Mac cleaner that also audits app permissions and login items, and it charges for both (checked October 20, 2026). CoreLock shows app permissions and startup items in its free scan, but it isn't a cleaner and has no app uninstaller.

Last reviewed October 29, 2026 · 1 source

CoreLock and CleanMyMac, side by side

CleanMyMac's column was checked on October 20, 2026 against its own pages and dated reviews (sources below). Rows with nothing checked are left out.

Feature	CoreLock	CleanMyMac
App permission audit	Free. Lists the apps macOS has granted Screen Recording, Accessibility, Full Disk Access, Input Monitoring, camera and microphone (needs Full Disk Access)	Paid
Shows which app is using the camera or mic	Free, in the menu bar. It doesn't record or block the camera	Not offered on Mac
On-demand malware scan	Free: the Downloads folder, against a built-in malware-hash list and 19 YARA rules. Deep file scans need Pro	Trial only
Login and background items	Free: startup items are one of the six checks in the scan	Paid

What CoreLock doesn't do

A cleaner, an app uninstaller and an app updater: CoreLock has none of them.
Blocking threats as they run: CoreLock doesn't block threats in real time, and it never quarantines a file on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CleanMyMac check app permissions?

Yes, as a paid feature: of seven Mac suites checked on October 20, 2026, only CleanMyMac and Moonlock audit app permissions, and both charge for it. CleanMyMac also charges for its login and background items view.

Is CoreLock a Mac cleaner?

No. CoreLock has no cleaner, app uninstaller or updater; its free scan checks running apps, network, app permissions, startup items, AI agents and the Downloads folder.