# Cleanup vs SmartClean

Cleanup and SmartClean both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cleanup's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmartClean's. Cleanup also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SmartClean's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleanup sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SmartClean sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Cleanup against 4.0 for SmartClean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cleanup's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmartClean's.

Cleanup ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartClean monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanup | SmartClean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanup-smart-gallery/id6475751257/reviews) | **[4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclean-duplicate-cleaner/id6737458752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振鹏 钱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571459870) | [Green Soft FZE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692372293) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanup-smart-gallery/id6475751257)

Intelligently manage your mobile storage by organizing photos and videos. This app helps you find and remove duplicate or blurry images, compress media for space saving, and uses AI for smart searching of your local content.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart search, Duplicate photo and video removal, Blurry image detection, Media compression for space saving, Intelligent storage management

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium User | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium User | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium User | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium User | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium User | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium User | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium User | $29.99 | per month |
| LifeTime Premium User | $19.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime Premium User | $29.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime Premium User | $49.99 | one-time |


### SmartClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclean-duplicate-cleaner/id6737458752)

This utility app helps organize your iPhone by detecting and removing duplicate files like photos, videos, and contacts. It also offers smart media grouping and animated charging features to enhance device efficiency and user experience.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo, video, and contact removal, Smart media organization, Animated charging screen, Storage space optimization, Device performance boost

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Access | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanup free?

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

### Is SmartClean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cleanup or SmartClean?

SmartClean is rated higher. Cleanup averages 3.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while SmartClean averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Cleanup or SmartClean have ads?

Cleanup shows ads; SmartClean does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cleanup or SmartClean?

Cleanup ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartClean monthly. Most recently, Cleanup was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartClean 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.*