# ControlPlus vs AI Clean

The clearest difference is rating: AI Clean at 4.5 against ControlPlus's 1.0. AI Clean also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 26%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). ControlPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 34) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Clean sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ControlPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

AI Clean holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Clean has 1.2K 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 60% of AI Clean's.

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, AI Clean every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlPlus | AI Clean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-clean-fast-storage-cleaner/id6498886052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Galbraith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371186521) | [希望移动科技(深圳)有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536906993) |

## 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


### AI Clean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-clean-fast-storage-cleaner/id6498886052)

This app uses AI to free up iPhone storage by cleaning photos, videos, contacts, and hidden files. It offers smart photo organization, compression, and contact management, all processed on-device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Smart photo cleanup, Compress photos and videos, Merge and delete contacts, On-device processing, Free up storage space, Organize iPhone

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Days Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Days Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Days Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Days Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Days Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 7-Days Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $35.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlPlus free?

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

### Is AI Clean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ControlPlus or AI Clean?

AI Clean is rated higher. ControlPlus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AI Clean averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do ControlPlus or AI Clean have ads?

AI Clean shows ads; ControlPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ControlPlus or AI Clean?

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, and AI Clean every 2 weeks. Most recently, ControlPlus was updated on September 28, 2026 and AI Clean on October 2, 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.*