# Clean aWay vs Trash Spotter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trash Spotter at none against Clean aWay's 4. Trash Spotter also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Clean aWay's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clean aWay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Trash Spotter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clean aWay ships an update every 5 days, Trash Spotter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean aWay | Trash Spotter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florent Pottevin](https://appshunter.io/developer/826148163) | [Trash Spotter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537575024) |

## What reviewers say

### Clean aWay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-away/id1490687730)

This app allows users to report areas needing cleaning and share their own clean-up efforts. It features a profile to track contributions and a "Wall of Shame" for littering incidents. The goal is to foster a community dedicated to environmental tidiness.

**Highlights:** Report areas needing cleaning, Share clean-up actions, Expose littering on Wall of Shame, Track clean-up history on profile, Follow locations, Optional subscription plans

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Small donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big donation | $3.99 | one-time |


### Trash Spotter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-spotter/id1500440613)

This app allows users to report abandoned trash in nature and log their clean-up efforts. Participants can earn money to donate to partner associations, creating a dual positive impact on ecosystems and environmental organizations.

**Highlights:** Report abandoned waste, Log clean-up actions, Earn money for associations, Immediate alerts for municipalities, Collaborative environmental protection, No account needed for basic actions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clean aWay free?

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

### Is Trash Spotter free?

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

### Do Clean aWay or Trash Spotter have ads?

Neither Clean aWay nor Trash Spotter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clean aWay or Trash Spotter?

Clean aWay ships an update every 5 days, and Trash Spotter every 2 months. Most recently, Clean aWay was updated on October 20, 2026 and Trash Spotter on October 20, 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.*