# Clean Master vs Privacy Protector Pro

The clearest difference is monetization model: Privacy Protector Pro at free with in-app purchases against Clean Master's subscription. Clean Master's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clean Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Privacy Protector Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Privacy Protector Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clean Master has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clean Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Privacy Protector Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean Master | Privacy Protector Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-protector-pro-adblock/id1632263165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LI XIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497649460) | [SOKOTO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632263167) |

## What reviewers say

### Clean Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216)

Organize your phone by finding and deleting useless files, duplicate photos, and videos. Clean up contacts and calendar entries to keep everything tidy. Offers tools for battery care, privacy, compression, and speed testing.

**Highlights:** Photo cleaner for duplicates and similar images, Video cleaner for duplicate files, Contacts organizer and merger, Calendar cleaner for overdue events, Privacy protection with PhotoMapper, Charging animations and battery care, Storage compression and speed test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Super Fast Cleaner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Cleaner for iPhone | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual- Smart Clean for iPhone | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual- Free Storage for Phone | $19.99 | per year |
| Clean Master Lifetime Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Cleans phone effectively
- 👍 Helpful for storage
- 👍 Organizes photos and contacts
- 👍 Frees up space

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unexpected subscription charges
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ❌ No way to cancel subscriptions
- ❌ Difficulty restoring purchases
- 🐛 Photo cleanup needs adjustment

**Reported bugs**

- Some bugs exist
- Cannot restore purchase
- Subscription add popped up and took money
- App telling user they don't have premium when subscribed

**Requested features**

- Add delete unused stuff
- Improve photo cleanup functionality


### Privacy Protector Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-protector-pro-adblock/id1632263165)

Browse the internet securely and privately with an ad-free experience. This app offers a built-in anonymous browser and VPN servers to shield your online activity from trackers and surveillance.

**Highlights:** Ad and tracker blocking, Fast and stable VPN, Anonymous browsing, Speed test, Internet safety guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Privacy Protector | $8.49 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clean Master free?

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

### Is Privacy Protector Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clean Master or Privacy Protector Pro?

Privacy Protector Pro is rated higher. Clean Master averages 3.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Privacy Protector Pro averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Clean Master or Privacy Protector Pro have ads?

Both Clean Master and Privacy Protector Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clean Master or Privacy Protector Pro?

Clean Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Privacy Protector Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Clean Master was updated on October 22, 2026 and Privacy Protector Pro on October 14, 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.*