Comparison

DefendMe vs Cleaner Rocket

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

Head to head
About

DefendMe

Enhance your online privacy and security with advanced web protection. Block trackers, scripts, and ads while leveraging AI for security insights and guidance. Take control of your digital life with effortless management tools.

Highlights
  • Web tracker and script blocking
  • Force HTTPS and block mining
  • Ad and popunder blocking in Safari
  • Customizable ad filters
  • AI security and privacy assistant
  • Digital life management tools
Features
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DefendMe - AI Guard empowers you to take full control of your digital life, offering advanced privacy protection, enhanced online security, and effortless digital management. Whether you're browsing or securing your personal data, this app has everything you need. KEY FEATURES: WEB SECURITY Block web trackers and scripts to protect your online anonymity and privacy. Also use force HTTPS, block mining and etc. ADS PROTECTION Block ads and popunders on websites in your Safari browser. Customize ad filters, regional filters, and have the ability to create your own whitelists and blacklists. AI GUARD AI chat, allowing users to ask questions about security, privacy, and performance optimization. With advanced protection insights and real-time guidance, subscribers gain unlimited access to personalized AI assistance for enhanced digital safety and efficiency. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS – A weekly subscription is required to activate the 3-day trial (see in-app product pricing) – Cancel the subscription from your iTunes account before the end of the trial to avoid payment – After the 3-day trial, your subscription will start and renew automatically weekly unless canceled – You can manage your subscriptions and adjust automatic renewal in your iTunes settings after purchase – The 3-day trial is valid for one subscription only PRIVACY POLICY We respect the privacy of our users and carefully safeguards personal data. For more information: https://terekggroup.info/privacy.html TERMS OF USE For more information: https://terekggroup.info/terms.html

About

Cleaner Rocket

This app helps organize and optimize your device by cleaning up duplicate photos, managing files, and compressing videos. It also offers a secure vault for private media and customizable charging animations.

Highlights
  • Smart gallery cleanup
  • File manager and cleaner
  • Video compression
  • Secure vault
  • Charging animations
  • Contact organizer
Features
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Cleaner Rocket is your all-in-one solution to clean, organize, and protect your iPhone. Key Features: • Smart Gallery Cleanup Quickly find and remove duplicate photos, similar images, screenshots and blurry shots to free up storage space. • Smart Cleaning Scan your device and clean unnecessary photos, media files and duplicate contacts in just a few taps. • Duplicate Contacts Cleaner Detect and remove duplicate contacts to keep your address book clean and clutter-free. • Secure Private Vault Hide and protect your private photos, videos, files, and contacts in a secure password-protected space. • Fast & Easy Cleanup Keep your iPhone cleaner, lighter, and more organized with simple smart cleaning tools. Cleaner Rocket is designed to make iPhone cleanup simple, fast, and stress-free. Free up storage, remove clutter, and protect your private data in one app. Subscribe to get full access: $10.99 per week, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/arlenacolliermo11-privacy

Screenshots

DefendMe4 screens
Cleaner Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DefendMe at free with in-app purchases against Cleaner Rocket's subscription. Cleaner Rocket's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. DefendMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Cleaner Rocket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for DefendMe against 4.5 for Cleaner Rocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 48 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DefendMe ships an update every 2 months, Cleaner Rocket every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DefendMe versus Cleaner Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefendMeCleaner Rocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (80 ratings)4.5 (48 ratings) — better
Number of ratings80 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTerek AppsJake's Quiz Ltd

Customer experience

DefendMe

All ratings80 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.5%

Cleaner Rocket

All ratings44 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DefendMe

Subscriptions3
  • DefendMe Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • DefendMe Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • DefendMe Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Cleaner Rocket

Subscriptions2
  • Photo Helper Trial Weekly3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • Photo Helper Pro Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DefendMe free?
DefendMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cleaner Rocket free?
Cleaner Rocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DefendMe or Cleaner Rocket?
Cleaner Rocket is rated higher. DefendMe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Cleaner Rocket averages 4.5 from 48 ratings.
Do DefendMe or Cleaner Rocket have ads?
DefendMe shows ads; Cleaner Rocket does not.
Which is updated more often, DefendMe or Cleaner Rocket?
DefendMe ships an update every 2 months, and Cleaner Rocket every 9 days. Most recently, DefendMe was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cleaner Rocket on November 5, 2026.

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