# Delete Photos vs Cleaner MAX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Delete Photos at 76% against Cleaner MAX's 30%. Delete Photos also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Cleaner MAX's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 29). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Delete Photos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Cleaner MAX sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cleaner MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleaner MAX has 1.2K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Delete Photos's written reviews are positive against 30% of Cleaner MAX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Delete Photos ships an update every 2 months, Cleaner MAX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Delete Photos | Cleaner MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delete-photos-storage-manager/id1007668423/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-max-optimize-storage/id6452720984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inlovewith AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/666807934) | [SKADEX GLOBAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668369027) |

## What reviewers say

### Delete Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delete-photos-storage-manager/id1007668423)

This app helps you reclaim phone storage by intelligently identifying and removing duplicate or unwanted photos. It uses AI to suggest the best shots, allowing you to quickly clean your gallery and improve device performance without accidental deletions.

**Highlights:** AI-powered duplicate photo detection, Smart photo grouping and selection, Fast multi-photo selection, Offline operation for privacy, Trash can for accidental deletions, Face, smile, and eye detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |


### Cleaner MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-max-optimize-storage/id6452720984)

Effortlessly manage your photo library and reclaim storage space by removing duplicate photos. This app offers a streamlined process to declutter your gallery, presenting you with your finest shots based on quality.

**Highlights:** Remove duplicate photos, Organize photo library, Reclaim storage space, Advanced photo selection algorithm, Streamlined photo management, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Duplicate Photos | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner MAX: Weekly PRO Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner: Photo Organizer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Cleaner: Delete Similars | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner MAX Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Annual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Pro Ultimate | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delete Photos free?

Delete Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cleaner MAX free?

Cleaner MAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Delete Photos or Cleaner MAX?

Cleaner MAX is rated higher. Delete Photos averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Cleaner MAX averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Delete Photos or Cleaner MAX have ads?

Neither Delete Photos nor Cleaner MAX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Delete Photos or Cleaner MAX?

Delete Photos ships an update every 2 months, and Cleaner MAX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Delete Photos was updated on September 4, 2026 and Cleaner MAX on September 23, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*