# Phone Security vs Smart Cleaner

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Cleaner at free with in-app purchases against Phone Security's subscription. Phone Security's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 45%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Security sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Smart Cleaner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.6 for Phone Security against 4.6 for Smart Cleaner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Phone Security's written reviews are positive against 45% of Smart Cleaner's.

Phone Security ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Cleaner fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone Security | Smart Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-security-privacy-shield/id6737263668/reviews) | [4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cleaner-pro-security/id6745728288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | #176 |
| Size | 153 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Snail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758662275) | [AppCentury Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752438906) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-security-privacy-shield/id6737263668)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app helps keep your phone secure, organized, and optimized. It offers features to clean up storage by removing duplicate photos and large files, scans for security vulnerabilities, and provides detailed device information. It also includes guides for clearing app caches and offloading unused applications.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and large file removal, System security and update checks, Detailed device performance monitoring, Step-by-step app cache cleaning guides, Unused app offloading, One-tap cleanup scans

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Security Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Helpful in cleaning up phone
- 🔒 Protects privacy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Misleading about free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck at 68% during scan
- Repeated pop-ups that can't be closed

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More detailed analytics


### Smart Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cleaner-pro-security/id6745728288)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Optimize your device's performance and reclaim storage space with a powerful cleaning tool. Securely protect sensitive data with advanced encryption and manage your media and email attachments efficiently. Enjoy a faster, safer, and clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap junk file cleanup, Photo and video manager, Email attachment cleaner, Secure vault for sensitive data, Social media traces cleaner, Performance boost and battery saver

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Premium 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone Security free?

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

### Is Smart Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phone Security or Smart Cleaner?

Phone Security and Smart Cleaner are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.3K and 3K ratings respectively.

### Do Phone Security or Smart Cleaner have ads?

Both Phone Security and Smart Cleaner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phone Security or Smart Cleaner?

Phone Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Cleaner fortnightly. Most recently, Phone Security was updated on September 26, 2026 and Smart Cleaner on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Phone Security or Smart Cleaner?

Phone Security currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and Smart Cleaner at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*