# Clean Master vs Master Cleaner

The clearest difference is rating: Master Cleaner at 4.5 against Clean Master's 3.8. Master Cleaner also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 48). On price, review sentiment, 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 Master Cleaner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Master Cleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Cleaner has 3.5K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Clean Master's written reviews are positive against 71% of Master Cleaner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Clean Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Master Cleaner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean Master | Master Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cleaner-clean-storage/id6443827683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LI XIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497649460) | [Qaurus Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649722185) |

## 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


### Master Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cleaner-clean-storage/id6443827683)

This app helps you reclaim storage space by automatically detecting and removing duplicate photos, videos, and contacts. It also offers features to organize your media, enhance images, and secure personal files in a private space.

**Highlights:** Detect and delete duplicate photos, screenshots, and videos, Intelligent photo management with swipe sorting, Identify and remove similar or large videos, Scan and optimize contact lists, merge duplicates, Secure personal files in a password-protected space, Enhance and restore old or blurry photos

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick cleanup
- 💡 Helpful for organizing photos
- 🔒 Secure app
- 👍 Straightforward design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Predatory pricing model
- 🤬 Frustrating subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Unexpected data deletion
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Improved contact management
- Better photo organization tools
- More customization options
- Direct customer support channel
- Transparent subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clean Master free?

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

### Is Master Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clean Master or Master Cleaner?

Master Cleaner is rated higher. Clean Master averages 3.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Master Cleaner averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Clean Master or Master Cleaner have ads?

Both Clean Master and Master Cleaner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clean Master or Master Cleaner?

Clean Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Master Cleaner every 10 days. Most recently, Clean Master was updated on October 22, 2026 and Master Cleaner on October 27, 2026.

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