# Picture Cleanse vs Cleaner MAX

The clearest difference is rating: Cleaner MAX at 4.7 against Picture Cleanse's 4.1. Cleaner MAX also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 16). Picture Cleanse's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Cleanse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cleaner MAX sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cleaner MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleaner MAX has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Picture Cleanse's written reviews are positive against 30% of Cleaner MAX's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Cleanse | Cleaner MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cleanse-clean-storage/id6450879207/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-max-optimize-storage/id6452720984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章松 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619898658) | [SKADEX GLOBAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668369027) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Cleanse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cleanse-clean-storage/id6450879207)

This app helps you quickly declutter your photo library by identifying and removing duplicate or similar images and videos. It uses AI to suggest which photos to keep, ensuring you don't accidentally delete cherished memories while freeing up valuable phone space.

**Highlights:** Find and delete duplicate images and videos, Clean similar media by date, resolution, size, and closed eyes, Remove useless videos, Automatically save the best photo in a group, Monitor album storage with widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picture Cleanse Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Picture Cleanse Pro Year | $29.99 | per year |


### Cleaner MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-max-optimize-storage/id6452720984)

Effortlessly manage your photo library and reclaim storage space by removing duplicate photos. This app offers a streamlined process to declutter your gallery, presenting you with your finest shots based on quality.

**Highlights:** Remove duplicate photos, Organize photo library, Reclaim storage space, Advanced photo selection algorithm, Streamlined photo management, Privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Duplicate Photos | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner MAX: Weekly PRO Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner: Photo Organizer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Cleaner: Delete Similars | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner MAX Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Annual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Cleaner MAX Pro Ultimate | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Cleanse free?

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

### Is Cleaner MAX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Cleanse or Cleaner MAX?

Cleaner MAX is rated higher. Picture Cleanse averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cleaner MAX averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Picture Cleanse or Cleaner MAX have ads?

Neither Picture Cleanse nor Cleaner MAX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Cleanse or Cleaner MAX?

Picture Cleanse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cleaner MAX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Picture Cleanse was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cleaner MAX on October 24, 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.*