Comparison

Nova Cleaner vs Clean Now

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

Clean Now

This app offers robust file format conversion for images, audio, and video. It also includes intelligent storage optimization features like duplicate file cleanup and screenshot organization to free up device space.

Highlights
  • Image, audio, and video format conversion
  • Duplicate photo and screenshot cleanup
  • Intelligent storage analysis
  • Fast conversion speeds
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Privacy-focused local data processing
Features
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Clean Now: Format Conversion Transform, Optimize, and Master Your Digital World Clean Now is not just a multimedia conversion tool—it’s your ultimate solution for seamless format transformation and intelligent storage optimization. Designed for s who demand precision, speed, and efficiency, this powerful app combines cutting-edge technology to convert files across formats while intelligently managing your device’s storage through smart cleanup. Core Functionalities 1. Format Conversion Mastery Image Formats: Effortlessly convert between JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and more, retaining pixel-perfect quality with advanced algorithms. Audio Formats: Transition between MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, and others with crystal-clear clarity. Video Formats: Convert MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, and beyond, preserving quality while adapting to any device or platform. 2. Storage Optimization Features Smart Duplicate Cleanup:Scan for duplicates with your permission, choose what to delete, and recover later if needed. After your authorization, Clean Now scans your device for duplicate or identical photos and highlights them for review. You decide which files to delete—removed items are securely stored in Apple’s Recently Deleted folder for 30 days, allowing effortless recovery via your Photos app. Take control of your storage without risking important memories! Screenshot Organizer: Scan your device for screenshots, organize them, and select which to delete, streamlining your gallery. Blazing-Fast Conversion: Powered by our state-of-the-art engine, experience lightning-speed conversions even for large files. Sleek & Intuitive Design: Navigate effortlessly with our -centric interface, designed for quick results. Storage Intelligence: Built-in tools to scan, analyze, and optimize your device’s space with minimal effort. Continuous Innovation: We actively refine features based on feedback, ensuring Clean Now stays ahead in both conversion and storage management. Why Choose Clean Now? Dual-Purpose Power: Convert files and optimize storage in one streamlined tool. Privacy-Focused: Your data stays local—delete files securely, and uninstall without a trace. Professional & Personal Use: Ideal for creators, travelers, or anyone drowning in digital clutter. Elevate Your Digital Life Say goodbye to fragmented storage and hello to seamless file management. Clean Now transforms how you handle multimedia files while freeing up space effortlessly. Download Now and take control of your digital universe! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://tools.iswitcheroo.com/policyforswitcheroo.html

Screenshots

Nova Cleaner4 screens
Clean Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nova Cleaner and Clean Now both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Nova Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Clean Now's. Nova Cleaner also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 72). Clean Now's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Clean Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Nova Cleaner against 4.4 for Clean Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Cleaner has 3.7K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Nova Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Clean Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Cleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, Clean Now every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nova Cleaner versus Clean Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova CleanerClean Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.7K ratings)4.4 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMai Linh TruongJINZUAN INTELLIGENCE GARAGE TECHNOLOGY (HK) LIMITED

Customer experience

Nova Cleaner

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

Clean Now

All ratings72 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Clean Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Clean Now

Subscriptions3
  • weekly$6.997 Days
  • monthly$12.991 Month
  • yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Nova Cleaner free?
Nova Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clean Now free?
Clean Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Cleaner or Clean Now?
Clean Now is rated higher. Nova Cleaner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Clean Now averages 4.4 from 72 ratings.
Do Nova Cleaner or Clean Now have ads?
Both Nova Cleaner and Clean Now show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Cleaner or Clean Now?
Nova Cleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clean Now every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nova Cleaner was updated on November 7, 2026 and Clean Now on November 8, 2026.

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