# Spark VPN vs AI Cleanup

The clearest difference is rating: AI Cleanup at 4.3 against Spark VPN's 3.4. AI Cleanup also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 275). Spark VPN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spark VPN sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and AI Cleanup sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Cleanup holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Cleanup has 6.6K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Spark VPN's written reviews are positive against 31% of AI Cleanup's.

Spark VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, AI Cleanup every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark VPN | AI Cleanup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-vpn/id1658966846/reviews) | **[4.3 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-cleanup/id6532602343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 275 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **30.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 52 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ab DECKOM Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658966848) | [Toolie Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756683240) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-vpn/id1658966846)

Browse the internet anonymously and securely from any location. Protect your personal information and credit card details when using public Wi-Fi. Enjoy an ad-free browsing experience with blocked banners and pop-ups, saving data and time.

**Highlights:** Anonymous internet browsing, Secure public Wi-Fi connections, Ad blocking, Web tracker blocking, In-app tracker blocking, Adult site blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription with trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month with trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription with trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription with trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and understandable interface
- 🚀 Excellent speed and fast connection
- ✅ Secure and encrypted internet browsing
- 👍 Blocks ads well
- 👍 Efficient VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- F Very poor quality
- 🐛 Does not work
- 💸 Expensive and doesn't work
- 🐛 Cannot cancel subscription
- 💸 Too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Free trial does not work
- App doesn't do anything
- Cannot stop subscription
- Charged for cancelled subscription
- Faulty app

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Make the app for 18+
- Allow easier cancellation


### AI Cleanup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-cleanup/id6532602343)

Optimize your iPhone's performance and storage by automatically detecting and removing duplicate photos, videos, and contacts. Compress media, clean your calendar, and secure sensitive files in a secret folder. Enjoy unique battery charge animations.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and video detection, Contact cleaning and merging, Photo and video compression, Calendar event cleanup, Secret folder for privacy, Battery charge animations

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Cleanup Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleanup Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleanup Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleanup Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleanup Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| AI Cleanup Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| AI Cleanup Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient cleaning
- 👍 Easy to understand
- 👍 Great experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't clean as expected
- 🐛 Deletes important photos
- 💰 Charges after free trial
- 🤔 Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Doesn't explain functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't delete all unwanted files
- Causes device issues, like shutdowns
- Doesn't work as advertised

**Requested features**

- Provide instructions on how to clean up folders and delete old apps
- Improve error handling and provide more feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark VPN free?

Spark VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AI Cleanup free?

AI Cleanup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spark VPN or AI Cleanup?

AI Cleanup is rated higher. Spark VPN averages 3.4 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while AI Cleanup averages 4.3 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Spark VPN or AI Cleanup have ads?

AI Cleanup shows ads; Spark VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spark VPN or AI Cleanup?

Spark VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and AI Cleanup every 11 days. Most recently, Spark VPN was updated on November 7, 2026 and AI Cleanup on November 8, 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.*