# AI Scanner・Objects Identifier vs CleanNow

The clearest difference is monetization model: CleanNow at freemium against AI Scanner・Objects Identifier's subscription. CleanNow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). AI Scanner・Objects Identifier's advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Scanner・Objects Identifier sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and CleanNow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CleanNow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CleanNow has 1.7K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of AI Scanner・Objects Identifier's written reviews are positive against 29% of CleanNow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier ships an update every 3 weeks, CleanNow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Scanner・Objects Identifier | CleanNow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-scannerobjects-identifier/id6740480147/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleannow-ai-storage-cleaner/id6748637429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 321 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seapptic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787624596) | [Huizhou Ningmin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711155207) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Scanner・Objects Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-scannerobjects-identifier/id6740480147)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and more with your phone's camera. Get detailed information, learn about nature, and discover the value of collectibles in seconds.

**Highlights:** Object identification, Plant and mushroom recognition, Bird call identification, Collectible and coin appraisal, Animal and insect recognition, Insect bite analysis, Food and recipe identification

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Intro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| XS Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| S Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| M Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| L Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### CleanNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleannow-ai-storage-cleaner/id6748637429)

This app intelligently scans and removes duplicate, similar, and old photos and videos to free up significant storage space. It also offers tools to compress videos, manage contacts, and provides fun iMessage stickers.

**Highlights:** Smart photo cleanup, Duplicate and similar photo removal, Video compression, Contact management, iMessage sticker packs, Storage space reclamation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CleanNow Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Now Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CleanNow Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Now Week Sale | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CleanNow Year Sale | $39.99 | per year |
| CleanNow Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Scanner・Objects Identifier free?

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CleanNow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AI Scanner・Objects Identifier or CleanNow?

CleanNow is rated higher. AI Scanner・Objects Identifier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while CleanNow averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do AI Scanner・Objects Identifier or CleanNow have ads?

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier shows ads; CleanNow does not.

### Which is updated more often, AI Scanner・Objects Identifier or CleanNow?

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier ships an update every 3 weeks, and CleanNow every 2 weeks. Most recently, AI Scanner・Objects Identifier was updated on October 17, 2026 and CleanNow on October 15, 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.*