# Privacy vs ClearMate

Privacy and ClearMate both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Privacy's written reviews are positive against 33% of ClearMate's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Privacy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and ClearMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClearMate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 445 and 240 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Privacy's written reviews are positive against 33% of ClearMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Privacy ships an update every 10 days, ClearMate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Privacy | ClearMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-cleansurf/id6446595639/reviews) | **[4.6 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearmate/id6736386899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **445** | 240 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRABSAFETY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683600133) | [MISecure Apps FZE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565522033) |

## What reviewers say

### Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-cleansurf/id6446595639)

Block intrusive ads like pop-ups and video ads for an uninterrupted browsing experience. This app conserves data and battery life while protecting your device from malware and spyware. Enjoy faster loading times and enhanced privacy and security on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Blocks all types of intrusive ads, Improves page loading times, Conserves data usage, Extends battery life, Protects against malware and spyware, Easy to install and use

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week 3D trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective ad blocker
- 🚀 Smooth browsing experience
- 💡 Useful privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about security and malware
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Reported app crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily cancel subscription
- More transparent pricing and trial options


### ClearMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearmate/id6736386899)

This app helps you manage contacts, events, and files. It scans your device to find and remove duplicate photos and videos, freeing up storage. Organize your media, contacts, and schedule in one place for a tidier device.

**Highlights:** Device scanning for duplicates, Duplicate photo and video removal, Contact organization, Event and reminder management, Secure file management, Storage space freeing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearMate Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Privacy free?

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

### Is ClearMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Privacy or ClearMate?

ClearMate is rated higher. Privacy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while ClearMate averages 4.6 from 240 ratings.

### Do Privacy or ClearMate have ads?

Neither Privacy nor ClearMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Privacy or ClearMate?

Privacy ships an update every 10 days, and ClearMate every 9 days. Most recently, Privacy was updated on September 14, 2026 and ClearMate on September 20, 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.*