Clean, manage, and securely empty your Mac’s Trash with powerful tools for Force Empty, Secure Delete, auto-cleanup rules, storage analytics.
BetterTrash — TrashTake Control of Your Mac’s Trash — Once and for All.
Stop guessing what’s taking up space. macOS handles deletions silently, but BetterTrash makes the process visible, manageable, and secure. Whether you're reclaiming gigabytes of storage or protecting sensitive data, BetterTrash provides the tools the default Trash left out.
KEY FEATURES
-----Insightful Trash Reports
Stop the guesswork. Get a detailed breakdown of your Trash: total size, file counts, your largest space-wasters, and the oldest items "collecting dust." Make informed decisions about what to delete and what to keep.
-----Force Empty (No More "File in Use" Errors)
Tired of the "Item is in use" error? BetterTrash bypasses locked files and permission issues. Force Empty clears everything—including stubborn system files—without needing to restart or use Terminal.
-----Secure Delete (Military-Grade Privacy)
Standard deletion isn't permanent. When privacy matters, use Secure Delete to overwrite data before it's removed. Choose your level of protection:
Quick (1-pass): Fast and efficient for daily use.
DoD 5220.22-M (3-pass): Department of Defense standard.
Gutmann (35-pass): Maximum security for classified data.
-----Trace Source Paths
Ever wonder where a deleted file originally lived? BetterTrash traces every item back to its source. Use "Show in Finder" to instantly navigate to the original directory—perfect for auditing or precise restoration.
-----Smart Auto-Empty Rules
Set your cleanup on autopilot. BetterTrash triggers empty cycles based on:
Storage Limit: Empty when Trash exceeds a specific size (e.g., 5GB).
File Age: Automatically remove items older than a set number of days.
Schedule: Run daily, weekly, or monthly at your preferred time.
BETTER TRASH PRO
Unlock the ultimate storage management experience. Choose the plan that fits your workflow:
Monthly: $1.99 – Flexible monthly access.
Yearly: $14.49 – Save 40% with annual billing.
Lifetime: $29.00 – One-time purchase, yours forever.
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PRIVACY FIRST
Better Trash operates entirely on your device. No accounts required. No data ever leaves your Mac. No analytics tracking. Your files are your business.
Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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nothing happens
theonlyclarence
using Mac os 14.3.1, installed but don't see trash icon, nothing happens
Fails to auto empty trash
DJ-Odaddy
I bought this to delete large video files that are in the trash daily. There is a box for”Show warning before emptying the trash.” I have this checked OFF, but it still brings up a warning and won’t empty unless I allow it to. Waste of money. Also, the choices are pretty sparse. The time choice goes from daily, to weekly. Wish there was maybe a 3 day selection. The size choice is only up to 10GB. Just one of my video files is bigger than that. It would be nice to have 50GB or 100GB
Developer Response
The new version of Better Trash has added the 3 days selection, and added the size choice to 100GB. And fix the bug about turning off ”Show warning before emptying the trash.” Thanks for your feedback.
doesn’t work!
torohaha
Very disappointed. this app only can erase what ios could erase.all other junks in my trash bin still remaining. not only that. endless warning sign keep showing up as much as number of trash i had in my trash bin.absolutely not recommended app. i just wasted my $5.apple shouldnt allow them to upload this kind of app on apple store.
Developer Response
Thanks for using our product, and thanks for your feedback. May I know more detail information about your problem? Maybe some items in Trash is the system privilege level, they need the system privilege to delete. And you can contact Fireebok support team (support@fireebok.com), we'd be happy to solve your problems.
Simple and perfect!
THX1965
I was looking for a reliable little tool to deal with trash and stubborn file issues. “Better trash” is exactly that kind of a tool - simple and well integrated into the menu bar.Makes my daily Mac-life so much easier. Thank you!
1. Add a feature to show "added date to trash" of the trash item.
2. Fix some bugs when emptying trash files and folders.
3. The app's UI has been redesigned.
Version 2.0.1
The developer, 栋 陈, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
栋 陈
Size
1.4 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires macOS 10.13 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 10.13 or later.
Languages
English and 9 more
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