# AI Security vs ABC Cleaner

The clearest difference is monetization model: ABC Cleaner at free with in-app purchases against AI Security's subscription. AI Security's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ABC Cleaner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Security holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Security has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AI Security's written reviews are positive against 44% of ABC Cleaner's.

AI Security ships an update every 3 weeks, ABC Cleaner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Security | ABC Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-security-storage-privacy/id6479976058/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-cleaner/id6503700823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **49.5% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 151 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Snail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758662275) | [TAPRISE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896303577) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-security-storage-privacy/id6479976058)

This app offers a suite of tools to protect your phone and privacy. It includes a secure browser, device security checks, Wi-Fi safety evaluation, ad blocker, private vault, and phone cleaner to free up storage space.

**Highlights:** Secure Browser, Device Security Check, Wi-Fi Safety Evaluation, Duplicate Photo & Video Cleaner, Private Vault, Ad Blocker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Security Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| AI Security Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| AI Security Pro Permanent | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for cleaning up photos and storage
- 🔒 Provides security and privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not actually free, has hidden subscription fees
- 🤥 Misleading advertising about being free
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🤔 Unclear about what the app actually does

**Reported bugs**

- Accidentally deleting important photos and files
- App reverting user settings and choices
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More transparency about pricing and features
- Better explanation of how the app works
- Option to selectively clean files instead of bulk deletion


### ABC Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-cleaner/id6503700823)

This app uses AI to optimize your device, free up storage by removing junk files and duplicate photos, and enhance your online security with a VPN and privacy tips. It also offers tools to organize contacts and securely store private media.

**Highlights:** AI file and cache cleaning, Duplicate photo removal, Security Advisor and VPN, Contact organization, Private media vault, Device optimization tools

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| New_Year_2025_Offer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Christmas_Offer_2025 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| halloween yearly 50% off | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cleaning phone
- 🚀 VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too expensive
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🤔 Confusing app
- 🤬 Predatory ads
- 💰 Outrageous pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-up issues
- No response from developers
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Update status


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Security free?

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

### Is ABC Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AI Security or ABC Cleaner?

AI Security is rated higher. AI Security averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while ABC Cleaner averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do AI Security or ABC Cleaner have ads?

ABC Cleaner shows ads; AI Security does not.

### Which is updated more often, AI Security or ABC Cleaner?

AI Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and ABC Cleaner every 2 weeks. Most recently, AI Security was updated on October 25, 2026 and ABC Cleaner on October 25, 2026.

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