# TECO vs Dolphin Cleaner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TECO at none against Dolphin Cleaner's 7. TECO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dolphin Cleaner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Cleaner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. TECO asks for nothing beyond the download.

TECO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Cleaner has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TECO ships an update every 12 months, Dolphin Cleaner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TECO | Dolphin Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teco/id1504048890/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-cleaner-cleanup-space/id6474177068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teco Australia PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/651392798) | [SPHERONIX INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776967062) |

## What reviewers say

### TECO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teco/id1504048890)

Access technical information, installation data, and energy savings calculations for specific product lines. This utility helps with VFD sizing and allows users to create product baskets for sales inquiries.

**Highlights:** Technical library access, Installation data, Virtual slide guide, Electrical and mechanical data, Energy savings calculator, VFD sizing, Product basket creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dolphin Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-cleaner-cleanup-space/id6474177068)

This app uses AI to free up storage space on your device by cleaning duplicate photos, videos, and clutter. It also helps organize contacts, compress videos, and offers a private vault for sensitive media. Boost your phone's performance and reclaim storage with intelligent tools.

**Highlights:** AI Photo Cleanup, One-Tap Speed Up, Clutter Management, Duplicate Contact Merger, Video Compressor, Private Vault

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly_Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Paid - Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Paid - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly_Pro_Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Year Access | $36.99 | per year |
| Yearly_Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quick and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps clean and speed up device
- 💡 Useful for recovering from water damage
- 🤩 Excellent app, highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when trying to clean photos
- Showing private IP address

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced cleaning and optimization tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TECO free?

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

### Is Dolphin Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TECO or Dolphin Cleaner?

TECO is rated higher. TECO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dolphin Cleaner averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do TECO or Dolphin Cleaner have ads?

Dolphin Cleaner shows ads; TECO does not.

### Which is updated more often, TECO or Dolphin Cleaner?

TECO ships an update every 12 months, and Dolphin Cleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, TECO was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dolphin Cleaner on October 27, 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.*