# illumibot vs CleanCut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CleanCut at 100% against illumibot's 53%. CleanCut also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). illumibot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. illumibot sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and CleanCut sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CleanCut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: illumibot has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of illumibot's written reviews are positive against 100% of CleanCut's.

illumibot ships an update every 2 weeks, CleanCut every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | illumibot | CleanCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumibot/id6470222013/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleancut-tv-profanity-filter/id6795339966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ross Arroyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746581103) | [Reclined Logic](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795339968) |

## What reviewers say

### illumibot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumibot/id6470222013)

Transform any surface into a dynamic digital art display using your smartphone and a projector. Effortlessly create stunning visuals with voice commands and precise lighting control. Share your creations with a community or synchronize multiple projectors for larger-than-life experiences.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to projector connection, Voice-activated art creation, Precise lighting and shadow control, Community sharing platform, Multi-projector synchronization, Digital art transformation

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 illumibot | $14.99 | per month |
| 2 illumibots | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 illumibots | $44.99 | per month |
| 4 illumibots | $59.99 | per month |
| 5 illumibots | $74.99 | per month |
| Tokens - Pack 1 | $15.00 | one-time |
| Tokens - Pack 2 | $65.00 | one-time |
| Tokens - Pack 3 | $119.00 | one-time |


### CleanCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleancut-tv-profanity-filter/id6795339966)

Mutes profanity in real-time on your Apple TV without re-encoding or special movie copies. It works with popular streaming apps and offers customizable word filters and advanced syncing options.

**Highlights:** Real-time profanity muting, Works with major streaming apps, Customizable word filters, Automatic subtitle matching, Mic Sync for precise filtering, No account or hardware needed

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CleanCut Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| CleanCut Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| CleanCut Plus (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| CleanCut Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is illumibot free?

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

### Is CleanCut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, illumibot or CleanCut?

CleanCut is rated higher. illumibot averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while CleanCut averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do illumibot or CleanCut have ads?

CleanCut shows ads; illumibot does not.

### Which is updated more often, illumibot or CleanCut?

illumibot ships an update every 2 weeks, and CleanCut every 9 days. Most recently, illumibot was updated on November 12, 2026 and CleanCut on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*