Is mac keeper worth installing ?

I keep getting offers of mac keeper which looks good but I am wary of offers with no indication of costs involved.has anyone used this software and is it expensive. I have just transferred to a MacBook from years of windows so am bit apprehensive at present.

Good or bad, MacKeeper is not needed.
These kinds of unnecessary apps may slow down the computer.
Best.

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