# OptiClean vs CatNote

The clearest difference is rating: CatNote at 5.0 against OptiClean's 3.2. CatNote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). OptiClean's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OptiClean sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CatNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CatNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OptiClean has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of OptiClean's written reviews are positive against 100% of CatNote's.

OptiClean ships an update every 4 months, CatNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OptiClean | CatNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opticlean-ai-object-remover/id6452387177/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catnote-cute-diary/id6802158744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [尉卿 褚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698865439) | [寒星 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802149330) |

## What reviewers say

### OptiClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opticlean-ai-object-remover/id6452387177)

Easily remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or people from your photos with advanced AI. Maintain high image quality and enjoy offline processing for enhanced privacy. Perfect for both casual users and professional editors.

**Highlights:** AI object removal, Blemish correction, Offline processing, High image quality, Privacy protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OptiClean Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| OptiClean Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| OptiClean Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| OptiClean Promo Code1 | Free | one-time |
| OptiClean Promo Code2 | Free | one-time |
| OptiClean | $14.99 | one-time |


### CatNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catnote-cute-diary/id6802158744)

This app offers a unique journaling experience where you collect a new cat illustration each day. Record your daily moments and build a personalized calendar tapestry, enhanced by customizable home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Daily cat collection, Minimalist journaling, Home screen widgets, Customizable themes, Original cat illustrations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatNote Unlock all permanently | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OptiClean free?

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

### Is CatNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OptiClean or CatNote?

CatNote is rated higher. OptiClean averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CatNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OptiClean or CatNote have ads?

Neither OptiClean nor CatNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OptiClean or CatNote?

OptiClean ships an update every 4 months, and CatNote every 11 days. Most recently, OptiClean was updated on November 3, 2026 and CatNote on November 6, 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.*