The short answer
The registry records CleanMyMac macOS Cleanup & Maintenance as a possible interpretation of CLEANMYMAC* SUB. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of CLEANMYMAC* SUB mean?
- CLEANMYMAC * SUB
- Before the asterisk, "CLEANMYMAC" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "SUB" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: CLEANMYMAC* SUB on your statement is an annual software subscription charge from MacPaw Inc., the Ukraine-based developer behind the CleanMyMac X and CleanMyMac applications for Apple computers. CleanMyMac macOS Cleanup and Maintenance software scans your Mac for junk files, old caches, malware, and unused applications, then removes them to free up disk space and speed up performance. It is one of the most widely used Mac utility programs available and is sold directly through macpaw.com.
Unreviewed registry note: The charge typically appears annually. Standard pricing is $39.95 per year for a 1-Mac license and $59.95 per year for 2 Macs. The subscription renews automatically on your account anniversary to keep malware definitions and cleaning rules up to date. Many people see this charge unexpectedly because they bought a discounted first-year license or accepted a free trial, and the renewal hits at the full annual rate about 12 months later. Family members installing CleanMyMac on a shared Mac is another common trigger — the subscription is linked to the MacPaw account, not the device.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual CleanMyMac subscription bought on MacPaw's website auto-renewed.
- Unreviewed registry note: A trial or promotional initial year expired and billed at the standard annual rate.
- Unreviewed registry note: A family member installed CleanMyMac on a home MacBook or iMac.
What to do, in order
- Sign in to MacPaw Account Unreviewed registry note: Open my.macpaw.com and log in with your email.
- Inspect CleanMyMac Plan Unreviewed registry note: Click on CleanMyMac to view your active license key, connected devices, and renewal dates.
Frequently asked questions
What can the CLEANMYMAC* SUB lookup establish?
It provides a reference for this exact statement wording and the registry's recorded interpretation. It cannot establish that you authorized the payment or confirm the merchant from a name match. Inspect this entry's evidence status and compare the original transaction with your account records.
What should I ask my issuer about CLEANMYMAC* SUB?
Provide the exact descriptor, amount, date and pending or posted status. Ask which transaction system was used and which merchant or originator details are available. Explain any suspected error or unauthorized payment explicitly and keep the institution's response.
Independent reference — not affiliated with MacPaw Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- MacPaw Manage Your Subscription Help https://support.macpaw.com
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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