# Smart Phone Cleaner vs CleanApp Pro

Smart Phone Cleaner and CleanApp Pro both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of CleanApp Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Phone Cleaner's. CleanApp Pro also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 14 months). Smart Phone Cleaner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Phone Cleaner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year and CleanApp Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CleanApp Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Phone Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 70% of CleanApp Pro's.

Smart Phone Cleaner ships an update every 14 months, CleanApp Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Phone Cleaner | CleanApp Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-phone-cleaner/id1619080920/reviews) | **[4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanapp-pro-storage-cleaner/id6448748331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shrishail Rana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594314298) | [Adsetus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683508572) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Phone Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-phone-cleaner/id1619080920)

This app helps declutter your device by identifying and removing duplicate or similar files like photos, videos, and contacts. It also offers features to compress media, back up contacts, and secure your media in a private vault.

**Highlights:** Duplicate file detection, Similar photo and video cleanup, Contact organization and backup, Calendar event cleanup, Media compression, Password-protected media vault

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Phone Cleaner AutoRenew Discount | $4.49 | per year |
| Smart Phone Cleaner Yearly Auto Renew | $8.99 | per year |
| Smart Phone Cleaner 3 Day Trial | $8.99 | per year |


### CleanApp Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanapp-pro-storage-cleaner/id6448748331)

This app helps declutter your digital life by removing duplicate photos and videos, managing contacts, and saving battery. It also offers features like a private vault for sensitive data and fun charging animations.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and video removal, Contact consolidation and backup, Battery saving tips, Private photo and contact vault, Smart device cleaning, Calendar event deletion, Internet speed tests

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Boosts phone performance
- 👍 Effortlessly declutters photos
- 👍 Efficient duplicate identification
- 👍 Saves time and storage
- 👍 Improves device performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Features behind paywall
- 💸 Expensive weekly subscription
- ⚠️ Deletes important photos accidentally
- ⚠️ No confirmation before deletion
- ⚠️ Limited free deletion (9 photos)

**Reported bugs**

- Accidentally deletes important photos
- App crashes or kicks user out
- Unable to cancel free trial
- Charging animation not showing

**Requested features**

- Add confirmation before deleting photos
- Improve free version functionality
- Make terms of service readable
- Fix app crashing issues
- Improve photo cleaning accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Phone Cleaner free?

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

### Is CleanApp Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Phone Cleaner or CleanApp Pro?

CleanApp Pro is rated higher. Smart Phone Cleaner averages 4.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while CleanApp Pro averages 4.3 from 70 ratings.

### Do Smart Phone Cleaner or CleanApp Pro have ads?

Neither Smart Phone Cleaner nor CleanApp Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Phone Cleaner or CleanApp Pro?

Smart Phone Cleaner ships an update every 14 months, and CleanApp Pro every 6 days. Most recently, Smart Phone Cleaner was updated on October 24, 2026 and CleanApp Pro 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.*