# Clean Manager vs Cleaner MAX

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clean Manager at free with in-app purchases against Cleaner MAX's subscription. Clean Manager also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). Cleaner MAX's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clean Manager sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cleaner MAX sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cleaner MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clean Manager has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Clean Manager's written reviews are positive against 30% of Cleaner MAX's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean Manager | Cleaner MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-manager-storage-cleaner/id1579881271/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-max-optimize-storage/id6452720984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quiet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616205279) | [SKADEX GLOBAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668369027) |

## What reviewers say

### Clean Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-manager-storage-cleaner/id1579881271)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Free up phone storage by deleting duplicate photos, videos, and unused files. Compress large media to save space and monitor device performance with widgets. Includes an AdBlocker for Safari.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and video deletion, Unused screenshot removal, Large file compression, Phone performance widgets, Safari AdBlocker, Calendar spam invitation removal

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for a week! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for a week! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for a week! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Manager - Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Discount Offer | $17.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer! | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer! | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Discount | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for cleaning up storage
- 👍 Convenient storage management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable duplicate detection
- 🔒 Questionable subscription practices
- 💰 Not fully free to use

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Deleting important data by mistake

**Requested features**

- More transparency on cleaning process
- Ability to selectively delete files
- Improved duplicate photo detection


### Cleaner MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-max-optimize-storage/id6452720984)

Effortlessly manage your photo library and reclaim storage space by removing duplicate photos. This app offers a streamlined process to declutter your gallery, presenting you with your finest shots based on quality.

**Highlights:** Remove duplicate photos, Organize photo library, Reclaim storage space, Advanced photo selection algorithm, Streamlined photo management, Privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Duplicate Photos | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner MAX: Weekly PRO Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner: Photo Organizer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Cleaner: Delete Similars | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner MAX Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Annual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Pro Ultimate | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clean Manager free?

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

### Is Cleaner MAX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clean Manager or Cleaner MAX?

Cleaner MAX is rated higher. Clean Manager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Cleaner MAX averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Clean Manager or Cleaner MAX have ads?

Clean Manager shows ads; Cleaner MAX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clean Manager or Cleaner MAX?

Clean Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cleaner MAX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clean Manager was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cleaner MAX on September 23, 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.*