# AppZapper

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AppZapper AppZapper uninstalling another copy of itself. Developers AppZapper Collaborators, Austin Sarner and Brian Ball Stable release 2.0.3 / May 3, 2020 Operating system macOS Type Uninstaller License Shareware Website www.appzapper.com

**AppZapper** is an application for [Apple](/source/Apple_Computer)'s [macOS](/source/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](/source/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]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Weitzenkorn, Ben (August 29, 2013). ["5 Low-Cost Apps to Make Your Computer Run Super Fast"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210126193635/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna52872927). *NBC News*. Archived from [the original](https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna52872927) on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-macworld_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-macworld_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-macworld_2-2) Frakes, Dan (June 13, 2006). ["Zap unwanted apps"](https://web.archive.org/web/20060615212127/http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/macgems/2006/06/appzapper/index.php). *Macworld*. Archived from [the original](http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/macgems/2006/06/appzapper/index.php) on June 15, 2006. Retrieved January 15, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Biersdorfer, J. D. (January 26, 2011). ["Fixing Reminders in Microsoft Outlook"](http://web.archive.org/web/20241216142052/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/27/technology/personaltech/27askk.html). *The New York Times*. Archived from [the original](https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/27/technology/personaltech/27askk.html) on December 16, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Love, Dylan (June 12, 2012). ["The First 15 Apps You Must Download For Your New MacBook"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120615122950/https://www.businessinsider.com/best-macbook-apps-2012-6#appzapper-12). *Business Insider*. Archived from [the original](https://nektony.com/reviews/best-uninstaller-for-mac) on June 15, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Smykil, Jeff (January 6, 2010). ["AppZapper 2 for Mac hands-on: beautiful UI, same old tricks"](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2010/01/appzapper-2-for-mac-hands-on-beautiful-ui-same-old-tricks/). *Ars Technica*. Retrieved March 12, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["AppZapper: a great big upgrade for a small utility"](https://www.engadget.com/2010-01-06-appzapper-a-great-big-upgrade-for-a-small-utility.html). *Engadget*. January 6, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2026.

## External links

- [Official site](http://appzapper.com/)

- [Interview: Austin Sarner, Developer Of AppZapper](https://web.archive.org/web/20070311211446/http://www.glennwolsey.com/?p=35), *Glenn Wolsey*, July 26, 2006

### Reviews

- [AppZapper Review at MacNN](https://web.archive.org/web/20100327155407/http://www.macnn.com/reviews/appzapper.html)

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