# Storage Cleaner vs Contacts + Sync Google, Backup

The clearest difference is rating: Contacts + Sync Google, Backup at 5.0 against Storage Cleaner's 4.5. Contacts + Sync Google, Backup also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Storage Cleaner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storage Cleaner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Contacts + Sync Google, Backup sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contacts + Sync Google, Backup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storage Cleaner has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Storage Cleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, Contacts + Sync Google, Backup every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storage Cleaner | Contacts + Sync Google, Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storage-cleaner-swipe-cleanup/id6503728895/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-plus-sync-google-backup/id6755145263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Kuyper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699577318) | [ERVI FIRST LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620705094) |

## What reviewers say

### Storage Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storage-cleaner-swipe-cleanup/id6503728895)

Organize your contacts, free up phone storage, and protect private media. This app offers contact syncing, duplicate deletion, photo compression, and a secure vault for sensitive files. Manage your address book and device space efficiently.

**Highlights:** Sync contacts across devices, Delete duplicate contacts, Compress photos and videos, Secure media vault, Home screen widgets, Caller ID and contact organizer

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Duplicate Contact Remover | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Duplicate Photo/Video | $3.99 | one-time |
| Merge Google Contact | $4.99 | one-time |
| Video Compress | $4.99 | one-time |


### Contacts + Sync Google, Backup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-plus-sync-google-backup/id6755145263)

Organize your address book with powerful tools for cleaning up duplicates, deleting contacts in bulk, and managing favorites. Syncs seamlessly with Google Contacts and provides timely reminders for important dates. Includes a business card scanner and backup options.

**Highlights:** Bulk contact deletion, Favorite contact management, Google Contacts synchronization, Birthday and event reminders, Business card scanning, Contact backup and export, Duplicate contact detection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $69.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to PRO | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storage Cleaner free?

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

### Is Contacts + Sync Google, Backup free?

Contacts + Sync Google, Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storage Cleaner or Contacts + Sync Google, Backup?

Contacts + Sync Google, Backup is rated higher. Storage Cleaner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Contacts + Sync Google, Backup averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Storage Cleaner or Contacts + Sync Google, Backup have ads?

Contacts + Sync Google, Backup shows ads; Storage Cleaner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storage Cleaner or Contacts + Sync Google, Backup?

Storage Cleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Contacts + Sync Google, Backup every 5 days. Most recently, Storage Cleaner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Contacts + Sync Google, Backup on October 23, 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.*