Comparison

Nova Cleaner vs Device Settings

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

Head to head
About

Nova Cleaner

Organize your phone's media and contacts to reclaim storage. This app helps you find and delete duplicate, blurry, or similar photos and videos. It also offers tools for contact management, media compression, and a private space for sensitive data.

Highlights
  • Duplicate photo and video detection
  • Blurry image and screenshot identification
  • Large video and screen recording cleanup
  • Contact management and filtering
  • Video and image compression
  • Encrypted private space for sensitive data
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Easily manage your phone's photo albums, videos, and contacts. Free up more storage space. Easily perform the following operations: • Image Cleanup: Quick Cleanup -Swipe left or right to switch between images -Swipe up to delete unwanted images Blurred Images/Screenshots -Intelligently detects blurred images and screenshots Similar Photos/Burst Photos - Intelligently identify similar images and burst photos - Intelligently select the best images to keep Video Cleanup: Large Video Cleanup View and identify all video files on your phone Screen Recording Intelligently identify screen recordings on your phone for quick management Low-quality Videos Identify blurry videos on your phone for batch management • Contact Cleanup: Contact Identification Identify contacts on your device for quick filtering and viewing. Manage contacts in batches to quickly manage phone storage. • Video or Image Compression Intelligent compression technology efficiently frees up storage space without sacrificing clarity. Compress both videos and images. • Private Space Local encryption allows you to lock away sensitive data for privacy protection. All access permissions are granted by you. Photos, contacts, and videos can all be stored in a dedicated encrypted space, visible only to you. • Sensitivity Settings Unique support for intelligent sensitivity settings for album content recognition, allowing you to quickly find the images and videos you're looking for. If you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to say hello, please contact us at qinglidashi123@gmail.com. This will help us provide you with a better user experience and update our products. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/clean-privacy/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5#h.mkgj6c6453u2 User Agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/clean-terms-of-service/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5#h.4v3xm9mmw4zl

About

Device Settings

Access and manage your device's information, settings, and performance from a single, intuitive interface. Monitor battery, storage, and network status, and utilize helpful tools for troubleshooting and optimization.

Highlights
  • Device information (model, version, UUID)
  • Battery and storage monitoring
  • Network insights (Wi-Fi, IP, signal)
  • Quick access to essential settings
  • System performance data
  • Digital compass and flashlight
Features
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Take Full Control of Your iOS Device with My Device Settings My Device Settings gives you quick access to key device information, powerful tools, and essential settings, all in one place. Designed for a simple and intuitive experience, the app helps you understand, monitor, and optimize your iPhone or iPad. Get the information you need View important device details like model, iOS version, screen size, UUID, and more. Perfect when you need accurate data for apps, troubleshooting, or support. Monitor performance in real time Track battery status, storage usage, and system performance. Understand how your device is running and make smarter decisions. Manage your device with ease Access useful tools and settings quickly, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotspot, brightness, sound, NFC, and more. Solve network issues faster Check network type, signal strength, and IP address to quickly identify and fix connectivity problems. Advanced tools Explore extra features like a digital compass, customizable flashlight, battery monitor, and more. Key Features - Device information: model, version, UUID - Battery and storage monitoring - Network insights: Wi-Fi, IP, signal strength - Quick access to essential settings - Performance and system data - Useful tools like compass and flashlight Premium Subscription (optional) My Device Settings is free to use with ads. A Premium subscription is required to remove ads and to unlock premium features such as advanced insights and the full ad-free experience. Features that require a purchase are clearly marked in the app. - Title: Premium (Monthly) - Length: 1 month, auto-renewable - Price: USD 1.99 per month, after a 3-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://yalintech.com/legal/device/terms Privacy Policy: https://yalintech.com/legal/device/privacy Visit Us https://www.yalintech.com/ Support support@yalintech.com

Screenshots

Nova Cleaner4 screens
Device Settings4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nova Cleaner and Device Settings both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Nova Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 54% of Device Settings's. Device Settings's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Nova Cleaner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Device Settings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nova Cleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Nova Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 54% of Device Settings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Cleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, Device Settings every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nova Cleaner versus Device Settings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova CleanerDevice Settings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.7K ratings) — better4.2 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better54.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMai Linh TruongYalintech

Customer experience

Nova Cleaner

All ratings3,686 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Device Settings

All ratings1,160 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative43.2%

User reviews

Nova Cleaner

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Surprising and pleasant experience
  • 👍 Excellent cleaning performance
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Saves time
  • 👍 Exceptional app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Confusing or not user-friendly
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Aggressive with ads and notifications

Device Settings

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 👍 Good customer service
  • 👍 Basic device information display
  • 👍 Easy to use workflow

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Duplicates phone's built-in settings
  • 🚫 Intrusive pop-ups and ads
  • ⚠️ Billing without clear consent

Bugs and requests

Nova Cleaner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes on photo cleaning
  • Doesn't clean storage as claimed
  • Difficult to get started

Requested features

4 requests
  • Show photos to be deleted
  • Delete duplicates only
  • Clean emails and texts too
  • Add dark mode option

Device Settings

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App won't load (displays blue screen)
  • Settings instructions not executing properly
  • Incorrect phone model and iOS version detection
  • Full-screen advertisements blocking content
  • Pop-ups persist even after watching ads
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  • Trial information not displayed before purchase
  • Unexpected charges without proper disclosure

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better explanation of DNS settings
  • More useful additional information beyond standard settings
  • Improved security features for WiFi
  • Free version with full functionality

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Nova Cleaner

Subscriptions8
  • Clean Phone Storage 1 WEEK$6.997 Days
  • Clean Phone Storage 1 WEEK3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • deep cleaner first week discount7 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • deep cleaner 1 WEEK 3days free3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Clean Phone Storage 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Clean Phone Storage 1 QUARTER3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Clean Phone Storage 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Clean Phone Storage 1 YEAR$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Clean Phone Storage Permanent$49.99
3 purchases

Device Settings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • oneyear_subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$8.99

Questions

Is Nova Cleaner free?
Nova Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device Settings free?
Device Settings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Cleaner or Device Settings?
Nova Cleaner is rated higher. Nova Cleaner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Device Settings averages 4.2 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Nova Cleaner or Device Settings have ads?
Both Nova Cleaner and Device Settings show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Cleaner or Device Settings?
Nova Cleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Device Settings every 4 weeks. Most recently, Nova Cleaner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Device Settings on November 3, 2026.

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