Tidy MacPick Sensei if you want a broad optimisation dashboard with battery, drive health and system monitoring. Pick Tidy Mac if your problem is storage: it explains each part of System Data in plain English, sorts junk by safety, cleans to the Trash with undo, and includes an MCP server for AI agents, for $9.99 once.
Side by side
| Feature | Tidy Mac | Sensei |
|---|---|---|
| Plain-English explanation of System Data | Yes | Not a focus |
| Junk sorted by how safe it is to clear | Yes | No |
| CPU, temperature and performance monitoring | No, storage only | Yes |
| Battery and SSD health | No | Yes |
| AI agents can read storage (MCP) | Yes | No |
| Price model | $9.99 once, 2 Macs | Subscription or one-time licence |
Based on Sensei’s public website, October 2026. Prices and features change; tell us if something is out of date.
Who should pick which
Pick Sensei if…
- You want battery and SSD health tools in the same app
- You want a broad performance dashboard
Pick Tidy Mac if…
- You want System Data explained, not just cleaned
- You want junk sorted by safety and Trash-first cleaning
- You want an MCP server so AI agents can check your storage
About Sensei
Sensei by Cindori is a Mac optimisation app covering cleanup, uninstalling, system monitoring, battery and drive health. It is sold as a subscription or one-time licence; check its site for current pricing.
Get Tidy Mac
See what fills your Mac, System Data included. $9.99 once, on two Macs, with everything going to the Trash first. Use both tools if you like.