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AppZapper

AppZapper is an application for Apple's macOS that enables a user to delete all application-specific files along with an application. It was released in 2006 by Austin Sarner and Brian Ball.

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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 2006 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

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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. 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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