# Cleaner Plan vs GateVPN

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cleaner Plan at free with in-app purchases against GateVPN's subscription. Cleaner Plan also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). GateVPN'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. Cleaner Plan sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and GateVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.2 for Cleaner Plan against 4.3 for GateVPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 282 respectively.

Cleaner Plan ships an update fortnightly, GateVPN every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleaner Plan | GateVPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-plan-storage-and-dupes/id6499482031/reviews) | **[4.3 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatevpn/id6698897183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **282** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 176 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuzhou Yaoyu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743617724) | [INTREID TIM, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570971336) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleaner Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-plan-storage-and-dupes/id6499482031)

This app helps free up iPhone storage by removing duplicate photos, videos, and screenshots. It also organizes your calendar and contacts, offering a local privacy protection solution for your device.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo removal, Screenshot organization, Duplicate video cleaning, Calendar cleanup, Contact management, Local data backup

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cleaner Plan Pro One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Plan Pro One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Plan Pro One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Plan Pro One Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Cleaner Plan Pro One Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Cleaner Plan Pro One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Cleaner Plan Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cleaner Plan Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Cleaner Plan Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### GateVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatevpn/id6698897183)

This app encrypts your internet connection to safeguard your personal data and online activities. It offers complete anonymity, protection against cyber threats, and secure browsing on public Wi-Fi. Enjoy ultra-fast connections and a hidden location with a strict no-logs policy.

**Highlights:** Encrypts internet connection, Online anonymity, Protection against cyber threats, Safe public Wi-Fi browsing, No-logs policy, Location privacy, Ultra-fast connections

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleaner Plan free?

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

### Is GateVPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cleaner Plan or GateVPN?

GateVPN is rated higher. Cleaner Plan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while GateVPN averages 4.3 from 282 ratings.

### Do Cleaner Plan or GateVPN have ads?

Cleaner Plan shows ads; GateVPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cleaner Plan or GateVPN?

Cleaner Plan ships an update fortnightly, and GateVPN every 11 months. Most recently, Cleaner Plan was updated on November 4, 2026 and GateVPN on October 30, 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.*