Get a permanent desktop cleaning solution without ongoing subscription costs
Tidey is a one-time $9.99 purchase with lifetime access, free updates via Sparkle integration, and no recurring fees. Users pay once and own the tool indefinitely.
Tidey
Tidey
A tiny Mac app that helps you clean your desktop mess
Overview
What it is
Hey everyone! I built Tidey because my desktop was always a disaster. Screenshots, random downloads, files I saved "just for now" 3 months ago... you know how it goes. So I made this simple menubar app. It shows you files that have been sitting on your Desktop or Downloads folder for a while, and you just pick: delete it or keep it. Thats it. No fancy features, no AI, no subscription. Just a quick way to go through your files and finally clean things up. Would love to hear what you think!
Intent
I need it when
Reduce desktop and downloads folder clutter quickly without complex setup
Tidey monitors Desktop and Downloads automatically, presenting files one at a time with a simple delete/keep decision. Users can triage files in 1-2 minutes with one-click actions, keeping the interface minimal and menubar-based so it stays out of the way during work.
Preview files before deciding whether to delete or keep them
Tidey includes built-in file preview functionality, allowing users to see file contents before making a delete/keep decision, reducing the risk of accidentally removing important files.
Maintain privacy and data security while cleaning up local files
Tidey collects no data, runs entirely on the user's Mac, and sends nothing to external servers. All file operations stay local, and deleted files go to Trash for recovery, giving users full control and transparency.
Organize kept files systematically without manual folder management
Tidey automatically moves kept files to ~/Documents/Kept/ and organizes them by year and month, eliminating the need for manual folder creation or sorting logic while maintaining a predictable file structure.
Drop
Not a fit when
- User runs Windows or Linux; Tidey is macOS-only (requires macOS 15.0+)
- User needs multi-device synchronization; each license is tied to one Mac only
- User requires permanent file deletion with no recovery option; Tidey sends files to Trash
- User needs advanced file organization rules or custom sorting; Tidey only organizes by year/month
- User wants cloud backup or data sync; Tidey runs entirely local with no cloud features
- User needs to manage files outside Desktop and Downloads folders; Tidey only monitors these two locations
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Pricing
USD9.99 / lifetime View pricing