CleanupBuddy 2.0 expands beyond the keyboard with new display cleaning features

Developer Gui Rambo recently enhanced CleanupBuddy, a handy app that locks keyboards during cleaning sessions and provides animated feedback. The update to version 2.0 introduces new display control features for both touchscreen and traditional Mac displays. Users can now choose to dim the display or block touch input while cleaning, offering greater flexibility for different Mac setups.

The “Lock Touch Screen” option specifically targets touchscreen devices, while the “Dim Display” feature is useful for Macs without touchscreens. Additionally, the app's animated character now employs Apple Intelligence to generate personalized messages tailored to the user's cleaning habits, including time spent cleaning, key presses, and mouse clicks.

These stats are only collected during cleaning sessions and stored on the user's Mac. Users have the option to disable both the data collection and Apple Intelligence integration via the app's settings. Other improvements in the update include temporarily disabling Sticky Keys and the Shift-key shortcut during cleaning sessions, as well as enhancing the visibility of the “Start Cleanup” button when using Liquid Glass display technology.

CleanupBuddy 2.0, priced at $2.99, is compatible with macOS 14 and later. The personalized messages require macOS 26 and Apple Intelligence, with models enabled for use. For more information, visit CleanupBuddy's link.