Comparison

ClearMate vs 1stProtection

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ClearMate

This app helps you manage contacts, events, and files. It scans your device to find and remove duplicate photos and videos, freeing up storage. Organize your media, contacts, and schedule in one place for a tidier device.

Highlights
  • Device scanning for duplicates
  • Duplicate photo and video removal
  • Contact organization
  • Event and reminder management
  • Secure file management
  • Storage space freeing
Features
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Clear Mate is your all-in-one tool for easy management of contacts, events, and files.Clear Mate helps you organize contacts, events, and media files effortlessly, keeping everything in order and freeing up space on your device.Key Features:Comprehensive Device ScanningDetect similar photos and videos to quickly identify duplicates and efficiently free up storage.Simple Photo OrganizationManage duplicate or similar photos and videos with a user-friendly interface, keeping your media files organized.Streamlined Contact and Event ManagementEasily organize contacts and calendar events. Plan your schedule and add reminders in one convenient place.Secure File ManagementKeep your files organized and maintain a tidy device by removing unnecessary items.Experience the simplicity of organized space with Clear Mate!Download Clear Mate and keep your data in order! The app has next in-app purchases 9.99$ - one week subscription with one week trial period Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT1j8l5DmpIrNUlEhPXg4AdPxtyC5mjO_61ouyGMx9hCM74fFgMBzsU3FCqq8AiQFLeigc-l74xWuN6/pub Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

1stProtection

Enhance your online safety and privacy with tools to block ads and trackers in your browser. Securely store sensitive photos, videos, documents, and contacts in a private vault. Manage unwanted calls and texts with a robust blocking feature.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking for Safari
  • Tracker blocking
  • Call and SMS blocking
  • Private vault for photos and documents
  • Secure contact storage
Features
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Stay Safe and Private with 1stProtection! Why use 1stProtection? 1. Ads Protection: block annoying ads, trackers and more with our Safari Extension. 2. Call & SMS Blocker: block any phone numbers of your choice or use our ready-made database of unwanted phone numbers. 3. Secret Folder: keep especially important data such as photos, videos, documents and contacts in a safe, well-protected place — Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the Account Settings: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap your name. 3. Tap Subscriptions. 4. Tap the subscription that you want to manage. Subscription Details: 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 3. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 4. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period 5. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://resmobilesolutions.info/privacypolicy.html Terms and Conditions: https://resmobilesolutions.info/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

ClearMate3 screens
1stProtection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ClearMate at none against 1stProtection's shown. ClearMate also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClearMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and 1stProtection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClearMate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 198 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ClearMate's written reviews are positive against 0% of 1stProtection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ClearMate versus 1stProtection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearMate1stProtection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (247 ratings) — better4.4 (198 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings247 — better198
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMISecure Apps FZE LLCMobile Solutions RES Limited

Customer experience

ClearMate

All ratings240 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

1stProtection

All ratings178 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClearMate

Subscriptions1
  • ClearMate Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
3 purchases

1stProtection

Subscriptions3
  • Special Offer3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1stProtection: Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1stProtection: Yearly Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ClearMate free?
ClearMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1stProtection free?
1stProtection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ClearMate or 1stProtection?
ClearMate is rated higher. ClearMate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while 1stProtection averages 4.4 from 198 ratings.
Do ClearMate or 1stProtection have ads?
1stProtection shows ads; ClearMate does not.
Which is updated more often, ClearMate or 1stProtection?
ClearMate ships an update every 9 days, and 1stProtection every 9 days. Most recently, ClearMate was updated on October 30, 2026 and 1stProtection on November 4, 2026.

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