# Cleaner Ultra vs Cleaner MAX

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cleaner Ultra at free with in-app purchases against Cleaner MAX's subscription. Cleaner Ultra also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 30%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 1.2K). Cleaner MAX's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleaner Ultra sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleaner Ultra has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Cleaner Ultra's written reviews are positive against 30% of Cleaner MAX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cleaner Ultra ships an update monthly, Cleaner MAX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleaner Ultra | Cleaner MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-ultra-clean-storage/id1616176872/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-max-optimize-storage/id6452720984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 134 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiryl Salavei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033680093) | [SKADEX GLOBAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668369027) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleaner Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-ultra-clean-storage/id1616176872)

This app helps you declutter your phone by quickly identifying and removing duplicate and similar photos and videos. It intelligently suggests which photos to keep, making the cleaning process fast and efficient.

**Highlights:** Clean duplicate photos & videos, Clean similar photos, Remove useless videos, Suggest best photos to keep, 1-Click cleaning

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cleaner Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Storage Gallery Cleaner | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Duplicate Photos Cleaner | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Cleaner Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Cleaner Premium | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Cleans up storage quickly
- 👍 Helpful in deleting duplicate photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Deceptive advertising/pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to delete all selected items
- Causes issues with other apps/device
- Unreliable in detecting and deleting duplicates

**Requested features**

- Provide more detailed instructions
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Offer a one-time purchase option


### 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 Cleaner Ultra free?

Cleaner Ultra 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, Cleaner Ultra or Cleaner MAX?

Cleaner MAX is rated higher. Cleaner Ultra averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Cleaner MAX averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Cleaner Ultra or Cleaner MAX have ads?

Neither Cleaner Ultra nor Cleaner MAX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cleaner Ultra or Cleaner MAX?

Cleaner Ultra ships an update monthly, and Cleaner MAX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cleaner Ultra was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cleaner MAX on November 3, 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.*