# ControlPlus vs Clever Cleaner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clever Cleaner at 97% against ControlPlus's 26%. Clever Cleaner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (84K vs 1). ControlPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clever Cleaner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ControlPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clever Cleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clever Cleaner has 84K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ControlPlus's written reviews are positive against 97% of Clever Cleaner's.

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, Clever Cleaner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlPlus | Clever Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574/reviews) | **[4.8 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app/id1666645584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **96.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 21 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Galbraith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371186521) | [CleverFiles Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666645586) |

## What reviewers say

### ControlPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574)

Manage your intruder alarm system remotely with this application. It provides complete visibility and operational control, allowing you to receive system event notifications and monitor your security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm system access, Total operational control, System event notifications, Global monitoring, Complete system visibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clever Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app/id1666645584)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Productivity, #136 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you optimize your iPhone storage by identifying and removing duplicate photos, large files, and Live Photos. It offers AI-powered duplicate detection and manual swipe-based cleanup for efficient space management. Compress videos and keep your device running smoothly.

**Highlights:** AI-based duplicate photo detection, Heavy file storage cleaner, Live Photo organizer, Swipe mode for photo cleanup, Video compression, Optimize iPhone storage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clever Cleaner Weekly with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Clever Cleaner Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 No ads or paywalls
- 💡 Excellent AI-powered duplicate photo detection
- 🚀 Quickly frees up storage space

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with Live Photos and video compression
- 💡 Could use more advanced features like email/contact cleanup

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when deleting duplicate files
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved similar photo detection
- Email and contact cleanup capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlPlus free?

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

### Is Clever Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ControlPlus or Clever Cleaner?

Clever Cleaner is rated higher. ControlPlus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Clever Cleaner averages 4.8 from 84K ratings.

### Do ControlPlus or Clever Cleaner have ads?

Neither ControlPlus nor Clever Cleaner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ControlPlus or Clever Cleaner?

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, and Clever Cleaner every 2 weeks. Most recently, ControlPlus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Clever Cleaner on October 22, 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.*