# Privacy Protector Pro vs Master Cleaner

The clearest difference is rating: Master Cleaner at 4.5 against Privacy Protector Pro's 4.0. Master Cleaner also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Privacy Protector Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.49 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Cleaner has 3.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Privacy Protector Pro ships an update fortnightly, Master Cleaner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Privacy Protector Pro | Master Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-protector-pro-adblock/id1632263165/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cleaner-clean-storage/id6443827683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOKOTO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632263167) | [Qaurus Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649722185) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 Privacy Protector Pro free?

Privacy Protector Pro 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, Privacy Protector Pro or Master Cleaner?

Master Cleaner is rated higher. Privacy Protector Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Master Cleaner averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

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

Both Privacy Protector Pro and Master Cleaner show ads.

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

Privacy Protector Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Master Cleaner every 10 days. Most recently, Privacy Protector Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Master Cleaner 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.*