# Cleanup Master vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Cleanup Master's 4.4. Authenticator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Cleanup Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleanup Master sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanup Master has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cleanup Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanup Master | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanup-master-smart-cleaner/id1557617686/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-backup/id6741478724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Yutu Xingshan Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822955538) | [Bodrya Hardikkummar Vinodbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469774348) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP | $39.99 | per year |
| 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


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-backup/id6741478724)

Securely generate and manage two-factor authentication codes for all your accounts. Encrypted backups ensure you never lose access, even with a new device. Works offline and syncs across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Encrypted iCloud backup and restore, Offline code generation, Face ID and Touch ID protection, One-step migration from other apps, Home Screen widget, Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanup Master free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Authenticator is rated higher. Cleanup Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cleanup Master or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Cleanup Master does not.

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

Cleanup Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator every 2 months. Most recently, Cleanup Master was updated on October 17, 2026 and Authenticator on October 19, 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.*