CCleaner for Android v1.11 (2024)

FAQs

Does CCleaner really work on Android? ›

The Android app is built on the same powerful cleaning technology that our Windows and Mac software uses. Using CCleaner for Android, you can tackle: Privacy: Delete old SMS messages, call logs, browser history and app data.

Ultimately, the answer to whether CCleaner is worth it depends on your needs. The free version is a great tool to clean up unused files and settings but, personally, we wouldn't pay for this software.

Yes, it is. We have designed the CCleaner app so that it only removes files we know you no longer need.

AVG Cleaner is a safe and reliable optimization tool that protects the files, apps, programs and data that are important to you while cleaning out junk that slows your device's performance. It's also very easy to use, and you can customize your options to set the exact level of cleaning that suits your needs.

For advanced registry cleaner and advanced disk cleanup and file restore functions on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices, the best software is AVAST and AVG disk cleanup app that has similar functionalities. The best software for disk management on Mac is DaisyDisk and on Windows is Privazer.

1. Files by Google. Files by Google is a great app, especially if you're someone who uses Google a lot. It allows you to free up space and boost performance for your Android by finding old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, clearing cache, and more.

The 5.3 version of CCleaner that got compromised produced two payloads of malware. The first spread installed spyware called Floxif on the computers. The spyware gathered the data of all running processes.

Is there still a free version of CCleaner? ›

Professional Trial

Use CCleaner Professional for 14 days, for free. Once your trial is over you'll automatically drop down to CCleaner Free, so it won't cost you a thing.

The $24.95 Professional plan builds on the free option by offering more thorough computer cleaning, real-time system monitoring, automatic history cleaning, and automatic software updates.

In 2017, CCleaner was compromised by hackers who planted malware in the software to spy on more than two million users. The tool maker said that the hackers specifically targeted high-profile tech companies and telecom giants.

However, in September 2017, CCleaner malware was discovered. Hackers took the legitimate program and inserted malicious code that was designed to steal data from users. They turned a tool meant to scrub your computer clean of lurking malware into a serious threat to sensitive and personal information.

However, one thing CCleaner doesn't do is detect or remove viruses, spyware, or malware. Even if you're a cautious internet user, we always recommend having a modern antivirus program installed to protect against the risk of computer viruses and malicious software.

It has been reported that a version of Piriform CCleaner.exe has been compromised/trojanized resulting in the installation of multi-stage backdoor capable of receiving instructions from threat actors on affected systems.

Effectiveness: CCleaner is known for removing junk files, fleeting files, and other unneeded data from your system, helping to free up storage space and improve system performance. Clean Master, on the other hand, often provided only marginal performance improvements, if any.