# SharkClean vs Powerful Cleaner

SharkClean and Powerful Cleaner both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Powerful Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 49% of SharkClean's. SharkClean's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (505K vs 11K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Powerful Cleaner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SharkClean asks for nothing beyond the download.

SharkClean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SharkClean has 505K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of SharkClean's written reviews are positive against 85% of Powerful Cleaner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, Powerful Cleaner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SharkClean | Powerful Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (505K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharkclean/id1271409097/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerful-cleaner-clean-storage/id1618902724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **505K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | #103 |
| Size | 193 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271409096) | [WEBEYE MOBILE HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453950753) |

## What reviewers say

### SharkClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharkclean/id1271409097)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your robotic vacuum from anywhere. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, set no-go zones, and monitor performance for effortlessly clean floors. Features UV stain detection for a deeper clean.

**Highlights:** Schedule cleans by room, Customize maps and set no-go zones, UV stain detection for invisible messes, Live robot tracking, Smart home voice command integration, Customizable power and water flow

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cleans floors well
- 🚀 Picks up a lot of dirt and hair
- 👍 Convenient scheduling
- 👍 Quiet operation
- 👍 Decent battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mapping issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with app
- 🐛 Unreliable navigation
- 🐛 Frequent errors/issues
- 🔋 Short runtime before recharging

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Robot gets stuck or lost frequently
- Mapping resets or corrupts after updates
- Scheduling and room selection not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow scheduling of specific rooms
- Add multiple floor mapping
- Improve app notifications and status updates
- Provide more suction power control options
- Enable Alexa/voice control integration


### Powerful Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerful-cleaner-clean-storage/id1618902724)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Free up iPhone storage by cleaning duplicate photos, videos, and screenshots. Compress large media files and organize private content. Optimize your contacts by merging duplicates and deleting incomplete entries. The app also offers internet speed tests and device information.

**Highlights:** Clean duplicate photos and videos, Remove unwanted screenshots, Compress large media files, Organize private photos/videos, Merge duplicate contacts, Delete incomplete contacts, Test internet speed

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 1-Week Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP 1-Week Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful cleaning capabilities
- 🚀 Quick and precise
- 👍 Convenient storage management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data handling
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Misleading advertising tactics

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes during use
- Deletes photos unexpectedly
- Subscription issues and difficulties cancelling

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- More transparency around subscription details
- Ability to selectively delete files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SharkClean free?

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

### Is Powerful Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SharkClean or Powerful Cleaner?

SharkClean is rated higher. SharkClean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 505K ratings, while Powerful Cleaner averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do SharkClean or Powerful Cleaner have ads?

Neither SharkClean nor Powerful Cleaner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SharkClean or Powerful Cleaner?

SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, and Powerful Cleaner every 2 weeks. Most recently, SharkClean was updated on November 9, 2026 and Powerful Cleaner on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SharkClean or Powerful Cleaner?

SharkClean currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Powerful Cleaner at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*