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Disk Census vs DevCleaner for Xcode

Xcode, and every other tool on your Mac.

DevCleaner cleans what Xcode leaves in ~/Library/Developer. Disk Census covers Xcode too, along with Homebrew, package managers, build output and AI coding agents, in one scan of the whole disk.

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In short

  • DevCleaner for Xcode is a free cleaner for Xcode’s caches. Disk Census covers Xcode plus Homebrew, npm, Cargo, Go, Python and more.
  • Disk Census also cleans AI coding agents’ old versions, caches and logs, and finds large files and duplicates across the disk.
  • Both have a command line for scripts. census prints JSON from every command, so AI agents can use it.
  • Disk Census runs on macOS 12 or later. DevCleaner needs macOS 14 and is free on the App Store.

Only in Disk Census

What Disk Census does that DevCleaner for Xcode doesn’t, going by DevCleaner for Xcode’s own pages.

  • Every toolchain, not only Xcode

    Homebrew, npm, pnpm, Yarn, Bun, Cargo, Go, Gradle, CocoaPods, pip, uv, conda and more, with node_modules, target and .venv folders grouped by project.

  • AI coding agents’ leftovers

    Old versions, caches and logs of Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and others, with their history kept.

  • A Keep tier

    Items such as simulator devices, the Go module cache and Docker’s disk image are shown with their size and never offered.

  • The whole disk in one scan

    Large files, duplicates, apps and maintenance tasks, beside the developer caches.

  • Runs on macOS 12

    Disk Census supports macOS 12 or later. DevCleaner needs macOS 14.

Side by side

Each DevCleaner for Xcode fact links to where it was read. “Not stated” means DevCleaner for Xcode’s site doesn’t say either way.

Disk Census and DevCleaner for Xcode, side by side. Checked 9 October 2026.
Disk CensusDevCleaner for Xcode
Developer caches and build output
YesCaches and build output of Xcode, Homebrew, npm, pnpm, Yarn, Bun, Cargo, Go, Gradle, CocoaPods, Swift Package Manager, pip, uv, Poetry, conda and more, with node_modules, target and .venv folders grouped by project.
PartlyXcode only: its caches in ~/Library/Developer, including device support, SwiftUI previews, the documentation cache and old logs.Source
What stays
YesKeep items, such as the Go module cache, conda packages, simulator devices and Docker's disk image, are shown with their size and never offered.
Not stated on their siteIts App Store page doesn’t describe risk levels.
AI coding agents’ leftovers
YesOld versions, caches, temporary files and logs of Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Warp, Kiro, Antigravity, Goose and more. History, settings, credentials, plugins and skills are never offered.
Not stated on their siteIts App Store page doesn’t mention AI agents.
Command line for scripts and agents
Yescensus ships inside the app, at the same version, with JSON on every command and stable exit codes.
YesA command line tool for scripts, which can run headless over SSH or in CI.Source
Checks before cleaning
YesEach item is checked again against a fresh scan before it goes, items in use are skipped, and every cleanup writes an audit on the Mac.
YesLets you inspect the files before cleaning, with a Dry Mode.Source
Where deleted items go
Deleted permanently, never to the Trash, and only after a person approves the exact items. Every confirmation says so.
Not stated on their siteIts App Store page doesn’t say whether cleaned files go to the Trash.
Requirements
macOS 12 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel. Mac only.
macOS 14 or later.Source

Price

Disk Census’s price is live. DevCleaner for Xcode’s is as its site showed it on 9 October 2026.

Disk Census

Launch offerSave 60%

Regular price $10Launch price $3.99

One-time, for up to 3 Macs, with every future version. Limited seats, offer ends soon. Then it’s $4.99.

DevCleaner for Xcode

Free

Free on the App Store, with optional tips from $1.99 to $9.99 as in-app purchases.

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Launch prices, by copies sold

  1. $3.99Save 60%First 100 copiesNow
  2. $4.99Save 50%Next 150 copies
  3. $6.99Save 30%Next 250 copies
  4. $10Regular priceAfter the launch

Checkout by Stripe. Sold through Link, which sends your receipt. Prices in US dollars, tax included. Refund policy

When DevCleaner for Xcode is the better pick

  • You only use Xcode and want it free: DevCleaner is built for exactly that.
  • You want it from the App Store, with tips if you choose to leave one.
  • You want a reminder to scan again after a while: DevCleaner can remind you.

Questions

Is Disk Census a good DevCleaner alternative?

If you use more than Xcode, yes: Disk Census covers Xcode alongside Homebrew, package managers, build output and AI coding agents, and says what is safe to clear. If Xcode is all you need cleaned, DevCleaner does it for free.

Does Disk Census clean Xcode’s caches?

Yes. Xcode is one of the toolchains it covers, with each item tagged Safe, Review or Keep and a note on what regenerates it. Simulator devices are Keep: shown with their size, never offered.

Can DevCleaner and Disk Census run from a script?

Yes. DevCleaner includes a command line tool for scripts. census ships inside Disk Census with JSON on every command and stable exit codes, so AI agents can use it too.

Sources

Every fact about DevCleaner for Xcode was read on its own pages on . Spot something out of date? Write to support@diskcensus.com.

DevCleaner for Xcode is a trademark of its owner. Disk Census isn’t affiliated with it.

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macOS 12 or later · Intel and Apple silicon