Comparison

Cleanify vs SMS Verification

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cleanify

This app helps you reclaim storage space on your iPhone by identifying and removing duplicate or similar photos, large videos, and other clutter. It also offers tools to compress media without quality loss and manage contacts.

Highlights
  • Duplicate and similar photo removal
  • Large video deletion
  • Media compression
  • Contact merging
  • Storage usage dashboard
  • Secret folder for privacy
Features
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Cleanify frees up space on your iPhone in a few taps. It finds duplicate and similar photos, oversized videos, screenshots and other clutter, and shows exactly how much storage you get back before you delete anything. CLEAN YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY • Duplicates and similar shots — Cleanify keeps the best one for you • Screenshots and screen recordings you no longer need • Blurry photos and shots with closed eyes • Bursts and Live Photos that take up extra space • Heavy photos and the largest videos, sorted by size COMPRESS WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY • Shrink big videos with a modern codec — same sharpness, much smaller files • Compress photos to HEIF and convert Live Photos to stills • See the size before and after, then keep or replace the original MERGE DUPLICATE CONTACTS • Find duplicate, incomplete and unnamed contacts • Merge safe groups in one tap GET TIDY WITH SUGGESTIONS • A clear dashboard shows what fills your storage • Personal tips: iCloud storage, chat media, old backups and more MORE • Secret Folder: hide private photos, videos and contacts behind a PIN or Face ID • Charging animations that play every time you plug in • Internet speed test PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your iPhone. Your photos and contacts are never uploaded. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all features with Cleanify Premium. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://octagon-lab.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://octagon-lab.com/privacy

About

SMS Verification

Receive SMS messages online using temporary virtual phone numbers from various countries without needing a physical SIM card. Protect your privacy, manage multiple SMS sources, and securely verify accounts with an intuitive interface. Ideal for personal, freelance, or business use.

Highlights
  • Receive SMS online
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • Multiple countries supported
  • No physical SIM required
  • Privacy protection
  • Account verification
Features
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SMS Verification allows you to receive SMS online using virtual numbers from a lot of countries — no physical SIM required! Protect your privacy, manage multiple SMS sources in one place, and verify accounts securely with ease. Choose numbers, receive messages instantly, and enjoy a smooth, intuitive interface. Ideal for personal use, freelancers, or businesses that want to separate communications. Stay private. Stay in control. Try SMS Verification today! For unlimited use of our service and removing the ads from the app you will need our Premium Plan. Learn more about the plan: Your payment will be deducted from your iTunes account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription is $4.99 per week, with a special introductory price of $0.99 for the first week. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to Account Settings on your device. To avoid being charged for the next period, make sure you cancel at least 24 hours before your current subscription ends. If you don't cancel in time, your account will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. To cancel, follow this link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Need help? Have feedback or questions? We're here to help! Feel free to contact us through the Apple Store or via in-app support email. We value your input and strive to make the app as seamless and user-friendly as possible. Privacy Policy: https://iosappsdeveloper.eu/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://iosappsdeveloper.eu/terms.html Support: https://iosappsdeveloper.eu

Screenshots

Cleanify4 screens
SMS Verification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cleanify at none against SMS Verification's shown. SMS Verification's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cleanify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SMS Verification sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cleanify against 4.5 for SMS Verification. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Cleanify's written reviews are positive against 79% of SMS Verification's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleanify ships an update every 3 weeks, SMS Verification every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cleanify versus SMS Verification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanifySMS Verification
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (77 ratings) — better4.5 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews79.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOCTAGONLABAndrei Roslov

Customer experience

Cleanify

All ratings77 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

SMS Verification

All ratings39 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative13.8%

Bugs and requests

Cleanify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SMS Verification

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Numbers disappearing after a few days
  • Some numbers not receiving SMS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add widget for faster access
  • Provide notification for expired numbers
  • Implement search by service option
  • Offer dark mode

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cleanify

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • One Year Pro$16.491 Year
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  • Yearly Pro$26.491 Year
1 purchases

SMS Verification

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited access.7 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Cleanify free?
Cleanify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Verification free?
SMS Verification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cleanify or SMS Verification?
Cleanify is rated higher. Cleanify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while SMS Verification averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.
Do Cleanify or SMS Verification have ads?
SMS Verification shows ads; Cleanify does not.
Which is updated more often, Cleanify or SMS Verification?
Cleanify ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMS Verification every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cleanify was updated on November 7, 2026 and SMS Verification on October 30, 2026.

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