# Remote for LG vs Cleanify

The clearest difference is rating: Cleanify at 5.0 against Remote for LG's 4.2. Remote for LG's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for LG sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Cleanify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cleanify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for LG has 18K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote for LG ships an update weekly, Cleanify every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for LG | Cleanify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg/id1599728398/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanify-clean-up-storage/id6760190798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quick Smart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707837298) | [Dhaval Karena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880641974) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for LG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg/id1599728398)

Stream photos, videos, and music from your device to your LG Smart TV. Control your TV with a remote function and cast directly from your browser. Enjoy a larger viewing experience for shared moments.

**Highlights:** Cast photos and videos, Stream music, Screen mirroring, Remote control functionality, Browser casting, Slideshow feature

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Promo | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly LG TV Remote | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly with Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Promo | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Promotion | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful remote control functionality
- 🚀 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Touchpad mode is better than official app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🔍 Constant prompts to upgrade to premium
- 🐛 Intermittent connection issues
- 🔍 Intrusive advertisements
- 🔍 Not the official LG app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or disconnects frequently
- Touchpad mode not always responsive
- Unable to turn TV on/off through app

**Requested features**

- Remove subscription requirement for basic remote control
- Improve stability and reliability of connection
- Reduce frequency of premium upgrade prompts


### Cleanify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanify-clean-up-storage/id6760190798)

This utility app helps you free up storage space on your iPhone by quickly identifying and deleting duplicate photos, similar shots, old screenshots, and large video files. It also offers tools to organize contacts and clear old calendar events, with an optional private vault for sensitive media.

**Highlights:** Swipe to delete photos, Find duplicate and similar photos, Bulk delete screenshots, Clean large video files, Merge duplicate contacts, Remove old calendar events, Private vault for photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cleanify Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleanify Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for LG free?

Remote for LG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cleanify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote for LG or Cleanify?

Cleanify is rated higher. Remote for LG averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Cleanify averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Remote for LG or Cleanify have ads?

Neither Remote for LG nor Cleanify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for LG or Cleanify?

Remote for LG ships an update weekly, and Cleanify every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote for LG was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cleanify on November 5, 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.*