# Cleanup Master vs Clean Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clean Master at 77% against Cleanup Master's 34%. Cleanup Master's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleanup Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Clean Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cleanup Master holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanup Master has 2.7K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Cleanup Master's written reviews are positive against 77% of Clean Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanup Master | Clean Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanup-master-smart-cleaner/id1557617686/reviews)** | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 58 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Yutu Xingshan Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822955538) | [LI XIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497649460) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanup Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanup-master-smart-cleaner/id1557617686)

This app helps you declutter your iPhone by intelligently identifying and removing junk files, including duplicate or large photos and videos. It also offers tools to manage contacts and calendars, and provides battery optimization features to keep your device running smoothly.

**Highlights:** Junk Photos detection & Cleaning, Junk Video detection & Cleaning, One Click Cleaning (Contacts, Calendars), Battery assistant, Hardware information detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP member | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP member | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| VIP member | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Expert VIP for Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP member | $14.99 | per year |
| Clean Expert VIP for Month | $29.99 | per month |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Clean Expert VIP for Year | $40.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient cleaning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure data handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Slow performance
- 🔍 Misleading advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected data deletion
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Detailed storage analysis
- Customizable cleaning options


### Clean Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216)

Organize your phone by finding and deleting useless files, duplicate photos, and videos. Clean up contacts and calendar entries to keep everything tidy. Offers tools for battery care, privacy, compression, and speed testing.

**Highlights:** Photo cleaner for duplicates and similar images, Video cleaner for duplicate files, Contacts organizer and merger, Calendar cleaner for overdue events, Privacy protection with PhotoMapper, Charging animations and battery care, Storage compression and speed test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Super Fast Cleaner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Cleaner for iPhone | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual- Smart Clean for iPhone | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual- Free Storage for Phone | $19.99 | per year |
| Clean Master Lifetime Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Cleans phone effectively
- 👍 Helpful for storage
- 👍 Organizes photos and contacts
- 👍 Frees up space

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unexpected subscription charges
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ❌ No way to cancel subscriptions
- ❌ Difficulty restoring purchases
- 🐛 Photo cleanup needs adjustment

**Reported bugs**

- Some bugs exist
- Cannot restore purchase
- Subscription add popped up and took money
- App telling user they don't have premium when subscribed

**Requested features**

- Add delete unused stuff
- Improve photo cleanup functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanup Master free?

Cleanup Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clean Master free?

Clean Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cleanup Master or Clean Master?

Cleanup Master is rated higher. Cleanup Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Clean Master averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do Cleanup Master or Clean Master have ads?

Clean Master shows ads; Cleanup Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cleanup Master or Clean Master?

Cleanup Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clean Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cleanup Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clean Master 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.*