# Cool Cleaner vs SmartKit

The clearest difference is ads: SmartKit at none against Cool Cleaner's shown. Cool Cleaner's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cool Cleaner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SmartKit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cool Cleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 118 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cool Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmartKit's.

Cool Cleaner ships an update weekly, SmartKit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cool Cleaner | SmartKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-cleaner/id6450886310/reviews)** | [4.1 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartkit-privacy-tools/id6474907627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [淑滢 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675789809) | [FastApps Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/6827949178) |

## What reviewers say

### Cool Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-cleaner/id6450886310)

This utility app helps free up phone storage by identifying and removing duplicate photos, large files, and unused calendar entries. It also offers tools for managing contacts and testing network speed.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo cleaner, Large file removal, Video file resizing, Contact management, Calendar cleanup, System information, Network speed test

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Prime | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Prime | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Prime | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifespan Prime | $89.99 | one-time |


### SmartKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartkit-privacy-tools/id6474907627)

This app helps you declutter your photo gallery by intelligently identifying and suggesting duplicate or unnecessary photos. It prioritizes user control, allowing you to review and confirm all deletions, ensuring your memories remain safe and accessible.

**Highlights:** Intelligent photo suggestion, User-controlled deletion, Offline operation, Privacy-focused, Gallery streamlining, Duplicate photo removal

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium subscription | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium subscription | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium subscription | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium subscription | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| One year Premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| One year Premium subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium features subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cool Cleaner free?

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

### Is SmartKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cool Cleaner or SmartKit?

Cool Cleaner is rated higher. Cool Cleaner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while SmartKit averages 4.1 from 118 ratings.

### Do Cool Cleaner or SmartKit have ads?

Cool Cleaner shows ads; SmartKit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cool Cleaner or SmartKit?

Cool Cleaner ships an update weekly, and SmartKit every 10 days. Most recently, Cool Cleaner was updated on November 12, 2026 and SmartKit on November 14, 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.*