Comparison

Rylo vs Smart Cleaner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rylo

This app provides real-time AI-powered captions for phone calls and in-person conversations, making communication accessible for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It offers features like text-to-speech, visual voicemail, and saved transcripts, all with end-to-end encryption for privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI call captions
  • Live transcription for in-person conversations
  • Text-to-speech for typed responses
  • Visual voicemail
  • Saved transcript history
  • Multilingual captioning
  • Personal dictionary for custom words
Features
Currently charting
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Phone calls made accessible. Rylo provides real-time, AI-powered call captions on every phone call for anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss. Captioned calls are private and accurate. MAKE AND RECEIVE ANY CALL Rylo works like your native phone app, but with speech-to-text call captions. If you prefer to type your responses, you can choose a voice and use our text-to-speech feature. No interpreters. No relay services. No strangers listening in. LIVE CAPTIONS FOR REAL LIFE Our built-in feature, Rylo Live Transcribe, captions in-person conversations instantly: family dinners, doctor's appointments, airports, or anywhere else you don't want to miss a word. YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED Captions are generated with end-to-end encryption. No human involvement. No one reading your calls but you. BUILT FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY, BY THE DEAF COMMUNITY Rylo was built with direct input from the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Every feature exists because someone in the community needed it. Accessibility matters. KEY FEATURES ■ Live caption calls with transcripts ■ Live captioning for in-person moments (Rylo Live Transcribe) ■ Personal dictionary for custom words and phrases ■ Quick keyboard responses as needed ■ Visual voicemail ■ Save transcripts privately on your device ■ Multilingual captioning: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hebrew, Italian ■ Built-in spam filter and call blocking ■ Profanity blocker ■ FCC certified "Rylo is the true definition of a game-changer. Their goal is to ensure effective and smooth communication." — Verified user "I was able to make a phone call myself. I set up my own appointment. I could clearly read every word the recipient was saying to me. I explained to her I was deaf and I was using closed captioning. It was amazing. Thank you Rylo for allowing me to be more independent." — Verified user Download Rylo. Make calls with confidence. For more: https://rylo.com/ Support: https://help.rylo.com/en/ FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. There are also eligibility requirements and a cost, paid by a federally administered fund for each minute of IP Relay service. Emergency calling through Rylo works similar to, but not the same as, calling 911 directly through a landline. It is important to keep your Rylo Registered Location updated.

About

Smart Cleaner

Optimize your device's performance and reclaim storage space with a powerful cleaning tool. Securely protect sensitive data with advanced encryption and manage your media and email attachments efficiently. Enjoy a faster, safer, and clutter-free experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap junk file cleanup
  • Photo and video manager
  • Email attachment cleaner
  • Secure vault for sensitive data
  • Social media traces cleaner
  • Performance boost and battery saver
Features
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Tired of a sluggish phone and cluttered storage? Smart Cleaner - Pro Security is your all-in-one solution to reclaim space, optimize performance, and Helps protect your sensitive data — all with just a few taps. 1. Key Features: Deep Clean & Storage Optimization - One-Tap Cleanup: Automatically scans junk files, app caches, and residual data to free up significant storage space. - Photo & Video Manager: Sort media by date or category, swipe to delete duplicates and blurry shots, and organize your gallery with ease. - Email Cleaner: Bulk-remove outdated email attachments to speed up your inbox and reduce clutter. 2. Advanced Local Privacy - Secure Vault: Hide sensitive photos, videos, and contacts using AES-256 encryption with biometric access (Face ID / Touch ID). - Social Media Traces Cleaner: Remove cached browsing data and temporary files from social apps like Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp. 3. Performance Boost & Battery Saver - Reduce background activity and optimize battery usage with Smart Saver Mode. - Storage Usage Overview: Review storage usage and find large or rarely used files for easy cleanup. 4. Why Choose Smart Cleaner - Pro Security - Lightweight and powerful — designed to optimize your device without slowing it down - Your privacy matters — sensitive content stays protected with local encryption - Clean and easy-to-use interface — switch between Basic and Pro modes based on your needs Get Smart Cleaner - Pro Security today and enjoy a faster, safer, and clutter-free device. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartt-cleaner-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/smart-cleaner-terms-of-use.

Screenshots

Rylo4 screens
Smart Cleaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rylo at none against Smart Cleaner's 7. Rylo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). On price, rating, ratings volume and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Rylo against 4.6 for Smart Cleaner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Rylo's written reviews are positive against 46% of Smart Cleaner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rylo ships an update every 6 days, Smart Cleaner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rylo versus Smart Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyloSmart Cleaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.4K ratings)4.6 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews — better45.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better3K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#160 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB119 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNagish Inc.AppCentury Apps

Customer experience

Rylo

All ratings4,433 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews405 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative27.4%

Smart Cleaner

All ratings2,967 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative45.9%

Bugs and requests

Rylo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Registration process repeatedly fails
  • Incoming calls not detected by the app
  • Transcription stops working mid-call

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to save call transcripts
  • Improved noise cancellation and microphone sensitivity
  • Integration with hearing aids and Bluetooth devices
  • Expanded language support

Smart Cleaner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rylo

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Smart Cleaner

Subscriptions7
  • Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Year$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Rylo free?
Rylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Cleaner free?
Smart Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rylo or Smart Cleaner?
Smart Cleaner is rated higher. Rylo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Smart Cleaner averages 4.6 from 3K ratings.
Do Rylo or Smart Cleaner have ads?
Smart Cleaner shows ads; Rylo does not.
Which is updated more often, Rylo or Smart Cleaner?
Rylo ships an update every 6 days, and Smart Cleaner fortnightly. Most recently, Rylo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Cleaner on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Rylo or Smart Cleaner?
Rylo currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and Smart Cleaner at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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