DevCleaner Changelog

What's new in DevCleaner 2.6.0

Mar 11, 2024
  • Command line tool can now run from headless environments, like SSH or CI, YOU NEED TO REINSTALL IT FOR THIS TO WORK!
  • New window with integrated help how to install command line tool
  • Added visionOS support for device support cleaning

New in DevCleaner 2.5.1 (Dec 22, 2023)

  • Fixed issue that prevented purchasing tips!
  • Preferences window renamed to Settings, as this is the new convention

New in DevCleaner 2.5.0 (Sep 27, 2023)

  • Updated for new OS & Xcode versions
  • Improved cleaning window, now there's no need to manually dismiss it
  • DevCleaner won't select anything by default now, it's up to you to select what you want to clean
  • Smaller fixes & improvements

New in DevCleaner 2.4.0 (Oct 24, 2022)

  • This update brings following improvements & fixes:
  • NEW: Ability to clean documentation cache!
  • Small fixes for command line utility
  • Smaller fixes & improvements

New in DevCleaner 2.3.2 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • System icons updated (in Device Support section)
  • Now sorting derived data items by size, which could help with big amount of projects
  • Added setting to disable warning about Xcode being opened
  • Updated for new systems & SDK

New in DevCleaner 2.3.1 (Feb 16, 2022)

  • Improvements on acquiring rights to "Developer" folder which may fix the issue for some people
  • Improvements for sorting device support files, now it taking build version into account, which should help sorting out OS beta versions
  • "Size" column in main window should be a little bit wider by default
  • UI Previews section is removed unfortunately, due to changes how they're stored, making them unavailable to delete without "admin" permissions (not available from app sandbox), they may return in the future though!
  • System icons updated (in Device Support section)
  • Checking for Xcode instance running, just in case as DevCleaner may cause strange issues when cleaning if Xcode is open
  • Help window is no longer blinking for a second in dark mode

New in DevCleaner 2.3.0 (Jun 13, 2021)

  • Added support for cleaning SwiftUI previews
  • Added support for cleaning macOS device support files (in case of using Apple Silicon Mac for iOS development)
  • Slightly reorganized support buttons on main window
  • Added feedback and report problem buttons in "Help" menu, to send directly with system info and logs
  • Possible fix for asking for Developer folder access multiple times
  • More reliable disk space left information on app window bar
  • Some smaller fixes and improvements

New in DevCleaner 2.2.0 (Nov 15, 2020)

  • Design updates for Big Sur and a new icon!
  • Native support for Apple Silicon Macs
  • Added icons for new OS'es
  • Fixed centering of activity indicator during search and messages in case app don't have access to system files

New in DevCleaner 2.1.0 (May 13, 2020)

  • This update brings following improvements:
  • Added info about free space on your disk, to show how much you can free
  • Added ability to set reminder every week
  • Improved flow for folders access, now it should be more robust and cleaner
  • Fixed issue when selecting wrong "Derived Data" or "Archives" folders in preferences could cause inability to start the app

New in DevCleaner 2.0.1 (Jan 3, 2020)

  • Added "File" menu with "Rescan" to allow to rescan files if needed
  • Fixed issue with too large cleaning view sheet if we have long filenames cleaned

New in DevCleaner 2.0.0 (Dec 5, 2019)

  • This is a big update for DevCleaner, enjoy and clean even more space!
  • This update brings following improvements:
  • Ability to clean old (legacy) documentation
  • Ability to clean old logs
  • Command line tool!
  • Built-in help
  • Better descriptions of cleanable sections
  • Archives now presents information whether they were submitted to review/notarized
  • Ability to navigate & select items through keyboard
  • Fixes & improvements, among them fix for presenting tooltips

New in DevCleaner 1.1.3 (Sep 17, 2019)

  • This update brings following improvements:
  • Added next versions of iOS/iPadOS/tvOS, watchOS icons for device support section
  • Make sure app will work with next major version of Xcode
  • Added a "Dry Mode" label next to "Clean" button, to show more clearly if dry mode is used
  • Some issues with size calculations fixes

New in DevCleaner 1.1.2 (Jun 24, 2019)

  • Fixed issue that prevented from recognizing specific (arm64e) iOS symbols. If you have newest devices, please run app again so you could reclaim additional gigabytes of storage due to this!

New in DevCleaner 1.1.0 (Oct 15, 2018)

  • Custom derived data & archives folder option
  • Added icons for new OS'es: iOS 12, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12
  • Support for macOS 10.14 Mojave and Xcode 10
  • Support for dark mode on macOS Mojave!
  • App is now more secure by using new Hardened Runtime
  • Small visual improvements & tweaks
  • Small bug fixes related to selection of items

New in DevCleaner 1.0.3 (Jul 23, 2018)

  • Small bug fixes:
  • Fixed a typo in informational label in the main window
  • Added information about all-time cleaned GBs in the main window
  • Fixed possible issue that donation buttons won't react for clicks

New in DevCleaner 1.0.2 (Jul 21, 2018)

  • Application will now ask again if you choose wrong Developer folder at start.
  • If you previously stuck on "Cannot locate Xcode cache files, or can't get access to ~/Library/Developer folder" message, this update will allow you to choose the folder again. Sorry about that!

New in DevCleaner 1.0.1 (Jul 16, 2018)

  • Minor features & mostly small bug fixes:
  • Fixed possible issue with lost access to Developer folder
  • Added possibility to share the application
  • Notifications are enabled by default in new installations
  • Fixed size column if we have scroll bars enabled
  • Tip prices are now scaled according to your local currency
  • Slightly change to icon that is now showing proper name of the app
  • Updated authorization message to be more clear & consistent