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Pitlane vs DevCleaner
DevCleaner frees disk space. Pitlane's reset ladder fixes the stuck build, starting with the cheapest step.
Our appPitlane is the one we make. Pick it if you want one window for all your projects, and simulators that take a fraction of the memory.
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Facts checked on 11 November 2026.
The short answer
Pitlane's reset ladder clears what a stuck build needs, in order: Clean, DerivedData, the package caches, the stuck processes. DevCleaner for Xcode reclaims disk space from Xcode's caches.
Pick Pitlane if
- Your build is stuck and you want the cheapest fix tried first.
- You want to clear one project's DerivedData without touching the rest.
- You want to build and run again straight after.
Side by side
| Pitlane | DevCleaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | indie developers with several iOS apps on the go | developers who want disk space back from Xcode's caches |
| Where it runs | on macOS 14 or later, driving the Xcode you already have | on macOS, from the Mac App Store |
| What it does | build, run, archive and reset for every project from one window, with errors parsed into a list | scans Xcode's cached files and symbols and cleans what you select |
| Simulators | boots, installs and launches on any simulator or cabled iPhone, and cuts each simulator to a half or a quarter of its memory | works on Xcode's cached files and symbols in the Developer folder |
| For AI agents | a local HTTP API, loopback only: build, run, stop and read the parsed errors | a command line tool you can call from scripts |
| How you pay | a one-time purchase that covers two Macs, after a 14-day trial | free, with optional tips |
What Pitlane is
Pitlane is a Mac app that builds, runs and archives your iOS projects from one window while Xcode stays closed. It parses build errors into a list, cuts the memory each simulator takes, and serves a local API so a coding agent can do the same.
What DevCleaner is
DevCleaner for Xcode is a Mac app that inspects the cached files and symbols Xcode keeps in the Developer folder and removes the ones you choose. It includes a command line tool for scripts.
Questions
Is Pitlane a good alternative to DevCleaner?
Yes, if you want one window for all your projects, and simulators that take a fraction of the memory. Pitlane's reset ladder clears what a stuck build needs, in order: Clean, DerivedData, the package caches, the stuck processes. DevCleaner for Xcode reclaims disk space from Xcode's caches.
What is the difference between Pitlane and DevCleaner?
Pitlane is built for indie developers with several iOS apps on the go. DevCleaner is built for developers who want disk space back from Xcode's caches.
How is Pitlane sold compared with DevCleaner?
Pitlane: a one-time purchase that covers two Macs, after a 14-day trial. DevCleaner: free, with optional tips.
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We make Pitlane. What we say about DevCleaner comes from its own pages, read on 11 November 2026: DevCleaner for Xcode on the Mac App Store. Spotted a mistake? Write to support@onedevshop.com. DevCleaner belongs to its owner, and Pitlane is not affiliated with it.
Pitlane
Every iOS project in one window
$29 once. One license covers two Macs.