# Cleaner AI vs Sprout Focus

The clearest difference is rating: Sprout Focus at 5.0 against Cleaner AI's 4.3. Sprout Focus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Cleaner AI's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (136 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleaner AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sprout Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sprout Focus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleaner AI has 136 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cleaner AI ships an update every 3 weeks, Sprout Focus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleaner AI | Sprout Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-ai-mobile-security/id1186651056/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-focus/id6776901430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 194 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Everyday Tools, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007360552) | [Coding Minds, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480612283) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleaner AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-ai-mobile-security/id1186651056)

Enhance your iPhone's performance and security with AI-powered cleaning, ad blocking, and anti-phishing features. Protect your data with password leak checks, call blocking, and a secret folder for media.

**Highlights:** AI-powered Smart Clean, Ad Blocker, Anti-Phishing, Password Leak Check, Call Blocker, Secret Folder for Photos/Videos, Internet Speed Test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone Cleaner: Extra Clean up | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Mobile Security & Speed Test | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Phone Cleaner Premium Clean up | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobile Security & Privacy | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Scam & Block Spam Calls | $10.99 | per month |
| Mobile Security 11.11 discount | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| Cache Cleaner & Speed Check | $14.99 | per month |


### Sprout Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-focus/id6776901430)

Transform deep work into a rewarding gardening experience. Set a timer and lock your phone in a special planter to watch a seed grow into a blooming plant. Successfully completing focus sessions cultivates your virtual garden, while interruptions prevent growth.

**Highlights:** Physically lock phone to prevent distractions, Watch plants grow in real-time during focus sessions, Tag sessions for different activities, Track focus time, streaks, and daily goals, Set daily growth goals and reminders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleaner AI free?

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

### Is Sprout Focus free?

Sprout Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cleaner AI or Sprout Focus?

Sprout Focus is rated higher. Cleaner AI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Sprout Focus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cleaner AI or Sprout Focus have ads?

Cleaner AI shows ads; Sprout Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cleaner AI or Sprout Focus?

Cleaner AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sprout Focus every 4 months. Most recently, Cleaner AI was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sprout Focus on October 31, 2026.

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