# Simple Cleaner vs Cloud VPN

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Cleaner at none against Cloud VPN's shown. Simple Cleaner also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 519) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Cloud VPN's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 49%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Cleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Cloud VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Cleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Cleaner has 15K ratings behind it against 519, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Simple Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cloud VPN'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 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Cleaner | Cloud VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cleaner-clean-storage/id1606185338/reviews)** | [4.2 (519 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-vpn-fast-and-secure/id6444430759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 519 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605791708) | [GREEN CODE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654668778) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cleaner-clean-storage/id1606185338)

Free up phone storage by automatically identifying and deleting duplicate or unwanted photos, videos, and screenshots. It also helps organize your contacts by scanning, optimizing, and merging duplicates. Securely hide your media in a secret space.

**Highlights:** Delete similar photos and videos, Delete screenshots, Organize and merge contacts, Scan and optimize contacts, Hide photos and videos, Free up phone space

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cleaner Feature Pro 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Feature Family 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Feature Pro 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Cleaner Feature 1 year | $36.99 | per year |
| Simple Cleaner for iPhone | $39.99 | per year |
| Cleaner Feature Family 1 year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for cleaning up storage
- 🙌 Excellent for organizing photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Questionable duplicate detection

**Reported bugs**

- Indiscriminate deletion of important photos
- Merging of unrelated contacts
- Inability to cancel subscription during free trial

**Requested features**

- Option to selectively delete photos
- Ability to preview photos before deletion
- Clearer instructions on subscription management


### Cloud VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-vpn-fast-and-secure/id6444430759)

This app provides a secure and anonymous internet connection with a single click. It encrypts your online activities, offering enhanced privacy, especially on public Wi-Fi. Enjoy fast global servers and a user-friendly interface for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** One-click secure connection, Internet encryption, Anonymous browsing, Fast global servers, No registration required, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week VPN service usage | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month VPN service | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 year vpn service usage | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
- 🔋 Battery life concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to change server locations
- Improve app stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Cleaner free?

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

### Is Cloud VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Cleaner or Cloud VPN?

Simple Cleaner is rated higher. Simple Cleaner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Cloud VPN averages 4.2 from 519 ratings.

### Do Simple Cleaner or Cloud VPN have ads?

Cloud VPN shows ads; Simple Cleaner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Cleaner or Cloud VPN?

Simple Cleaner ships an update fortnightly, and Cloud VPN fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Cleaner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cloud VPN on October 22, 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.*