# Trend Micro ScamCheck vs Ultra Cleaner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ultra Cleaner at 100% against Trend Micro ScamCheck's 42%. Trend Micro ScamCheck's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trend Micro ScamCheck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ultra Cleaner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trend Micro ScamCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trend Micro ScamCheck has 2.4K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Trend Micro ScamCheck's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ultra Cleaner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Trend Micro ScamCheck ships an update every 3 weeks, Ultra Cleaner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trend Micro ScamCheck | Ultra Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-micro-scamcheck/id1566099565/reviews)** | [4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-cleaner-eff/id6478843709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 150 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trend Micro, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/486159632) | [Efficiency Technology APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734146702) |

## What reviewers say

### Trend Micro ScamCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend-micro-scamcheck/id1566099565)

This app uses AI to detect and block various types of scams, including fraudulent calls, texts, websites, and even AI-generated video impersonations. It offers real-time analysis of suspicious content and provides tools to identify unknown callers. Protect your personal data and finances from online threats.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scam detection, Real-time call and SMS blocking, Fake AI video call detection, Malicious website blocker, Caller ID and reverse phone lookup, SMS filtering with custom keywords

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective spam filtering
- 🔒 Scam detection and protection
- 👍 Useful features like call blocking and SMS filtering
- 🚀 Worked well initially

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working effectively over time
- 💰 Transitioned from free to paid app
- 🤔 Unclear subscription details and pricing
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and reliability
- 🤔 Confusing setup and configuration

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete the app
- Blocking legitimate calls and messages
- Inconsistent behavior across updates

**Requested features**

- Automatic spam/scam filtering without user intervention
- Ability to block entire area codes or prefixes
- Improved reporting and feedback mechanisms
- Seamless integration with phone's native features


### Ultra Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultra-cleaner-eff/id6478843709)

This app helps you declutter your phone by organizing photos, videos, and contacts. It also provides device information, network status, and privacy protection features to optimize your device's performance and security.

**Highlights:** Device Information, Contacts Cleanup, Photo Cleanup, Video Cleanup, Network Information, Private Album, Privacy Access Records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Clean | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Clean | $29.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Cleaning Experience | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trend Micro ScamCheck free?

Trend Micro ScamCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultra Cleaner free?

Ultra Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trend Micro ScamCheck or Ultra Cleaner?

Trend Micro ScamCheck is rated higher. Trend Micro ScamCheck averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Ultra Cleaner averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.

### Do Trend Micro ScamCheck or Ultra Cleaner have ads?

Neither Trend Micro ScamCheck nor Ultra Cleaner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trend Micro ScamCheck or Ultra Cleaner?

Trend Micro ScamCheck ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ultra Cleaner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trend Micro ScamCheck was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ultra Cleaner on October 30, 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.*