# SnapClear vs Magic Cleaner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapClear at 87% against Magic Cleaner's 59%. SnapClear also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnapClear sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Magic Cleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SnapClear holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of SnapClear's written reviews are positive against 59% of Magic Cleaner's.

SnapClear ships an update every 10 days, Magic Cleaner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapClear | Magic Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapclear-clean-up-storage/id6444308034/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cleaner-clean-storage/id6479685003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LUMETRIX HORIZON TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896587412) | [Landspect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736895761) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapClear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapclear-clean-up-storage/id6444308034)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Free · Productivity, #188 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps free up iPhone storage by intelligently cleaning photos and videos. It offers one-tap cleaning options, duplicate and similar photo detection, and video/image compression. It also includes a secure, encrypted private space for sensitive files.

**Highlights:** Siri One-Tap Clean, In-App One-Tap Clean, Duplicate Photos Cleaner, Similar Photos Cleanup, Video & Image Compression, Encrypted Private Space

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly pro discount | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightspeed Subscription Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| SnapClear_Subscription_Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Week_Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly pro discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightspeed Subscription Year | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for gaming and streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues in certain regions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to certain countries
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Expand server locations
- Improve stability and reliability
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option


### Magic Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cleaner-clean-storage/id6479685003)

This app uses AI to help you manage your phone's storage by cleaning up duplicate photos, videos, and contacts. It offers AI photo editing, guided cleaning, and a privacy space for sensitive files.

**Highlights:** AI Photo Editing, Smart Cleaning (Photos, Videos, Contacts, Calendars), Cleaning Guides, Swipe to Clean Images, Privacy Space Protection, Home Screen Widgets

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Helpful for cleaning storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not free to use
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Unclear pricing information

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Issues with cancelling subscription

**Requested features**

- More transparency on pricing
- Option to use app without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapClear free?

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

### Is Magic Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SnapClear or Magic Cleaner?

SnapClear is rated higher. SnapClear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Magic Cleaner averages 4.2 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SnapClear or Magic Cleaner have ads?

Both SnapClear and Magic Cleaner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnapClear or Magic Cleaner?

SnapClear ships an update every 10 days, and Magic Cleaner every 2 weeks. Most recently, SnapClear was updated on November 12, 2026 and Magic Cleaner on November 12, 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.*