Cleaner Mate vs Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cleaner Mate
Free up valuable storage space on your device by identifying and deleting duplicate photos and videos. Optimize your phone's performance for a faster, smoother experience and receive tips to extend battery life.
- Duplicate photo and video detection
- One-tap deletion of duplicates
- Phone performance optimization
- Battery saving tips and guides
- Storage analysis
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Is your iPhone storage always full? Cleaner Mate finds and deletes hidden duplicates, large files, and blurry photos you didn't know existed — freeing up gigabytes in minutes. Trusted by thousands of iPhone users. Your data never leaves your device. DUPLICATE PHOTO & VIDEO CLEANER AI-powered detection scans your entire photo library for duplicate photos, similar shots, blurry images, and large videos. Review before you delete — nothing is removed without your confirmation. CONTACTS CLEANUP Merge duplicate contacts, remove incomplete entries, and keep your address book organized in seconds. BATTERY & PERFORMANCE TIPS Step-by-step guides to extend battery life and keep your iPhone running at peak performance — without needing to upgrade storage. SAFE & PRIVATE BY DESIGN Cleaner Mate runs entirely on your device. No data is uploaded or shared. You confirm every deletion — nothing disappears without your approval. Download Cleaner Mate and reclaim your storage today. This app contains In-app Purchases: - Advanced features, advanced storage analysis, bulk deletion - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Terms and conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/38353374 - Privacy Policies: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/38353374
Authenticator
This app provides two-factor authentication to secure your online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords for various services, offering features like cloud backup, biometric protection, and offline code generation. Protect your digital life with this reliable and user-friendly security solution.
- Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
- Secure cloud backup and sync
- Biometric and PIN protection
- QR code scanner for setup
- Offline code generation
- Support for multiple accounts
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Enhance your account security with this App. This powerful and easy-to-use tool provides two-factor authentication to help protect your online accounts from unauthorized access. Generate time-based one-time passwords for all your supported services, including Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Instagram, Amazon, and many more. Simply scan a QR code or enter your secret key to start securing your accounts instantly. Key Features: * Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) * Secure cloud backup and sync (optional) * Biometric and PIN protection * QR code scanner for fast setup * Offline functionality – codes generated without internet * Support for multiple accounts and services * User-friendly interface with customizable options Your privacy and security are our top priorities. Keep your accounts safe with a reliable and private two-factor authentication solution. Subscription Information: - Payment. Charges apply to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. - Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal Charges. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. - Manage Your Subscription. Go to your Account Settings after purchase to handle auto-renewal and other preferences. Privacy Policy:https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-07-14-56 Terms Of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-07-14
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Verdict
Cleaner Mate and Authenticator both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Cleaner Mate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's. Cleaner Mate also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 61). Authenticator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Cleaner Mate sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cleaner Mate against 4.6 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleaner Mate has 4.2K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Cleaner Mate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's.
Cleaner Mate ships an update every 10 days, Authenticator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cleaner Mate | Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.2K ratings) | 4.6 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 61 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylan Oliver | DEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO |
Customer experience
Cleaner Mate
Authenticator
Bugs and requests
Cleaner Mate
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
1 request- Dark mode option
Authenticator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cleaner Mate
- Cleaner Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Pro$5.997 Days
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- Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium$7.997 Days
- Premium7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
- Cleaner Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Premium7 Days trial2 variants$8.997 Days
- Pro$9.997 Days
- Cleaner Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium$29.991 Year
- Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Cleaner Pro$39.991 Year
- Premium LifeTime 39.99$39.99
- Premium - LifeTime$59.99
Authenticator
- Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly$19.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
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