# Nova Cleaner vs Device Settings

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Cleaner | Device Settings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-cleaner-ai-clean-up/id1525336933/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-settings/id1610970382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mai Linh Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789059358) | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-cleaner-ai-clean-up/id1525336933)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Phone Storage  1 WEEK | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Phone Storage  1 WEEK | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| deep cleaner first week discount | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| deep cleaner 1 WEEK 3days free | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Phone Storage 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Clean Phone Storage  1 QUARTER | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Clean Phone Storage  1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Clean Phone Storage  1 YEAR | $39.99 | per year |
| Clean Phone Storage Permanent | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on photo cleaning
- Doesn't clean storage as claimed
- Difficult to get started

**Requested features**

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


### Device Settings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-settings/id1610970382)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail | $1.99 | per month |
| oneyear_subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*