# Gardner

Canonical page: https://nativeshelf.com/gardner

> A menu‑bar app that tidies downloads, unused apps, caches and quiets other apps with on‑device AI

- Category: [Menu Bar](https://nativeshelf.com/categories/menu-bar)
- Platforms: macOS
- Pricing: Paid ($9)
- Website: https://gardnermac.com

## What it does

Gardner is a menu‑bar utility for macOS that helps keep a Mac tidy and quieter. It scans the Downloads folder for installers you no longer need, lists rarely used applications, aggregates caches and build files, and suggests when a restart would improve performance. The app also offers a Sound feature that silences other apps while you dictate. All analysis runs locally using Apple Intelligence, so no data leaves the Mac.

The app provides a one‑day free trial of all features. After the trial, scanning and recommendations remain available, while tidying actions and sound controls require a purchased license. The license is a one‑time purchase, works on up to five Macs, and includes free updates through version 1.

## Key features

- Clears completed downloads
- Identifies rarely used apps
- Aggregates caches and build files
- Suggests optimal restart times
- Quietens other apps while you talk
- Runs AI locally with no cloud usage