# CleanSend vs PortalVR Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortalVR Controller at none against CleanSend's 1. PortalVR Controller also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CleanSend sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. PortalVR Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CleanSend against 5.0 for PortalVR Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

CleanSend ships an update weekly, PortalVR Controller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CleanSend | PortalVR Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleansend-share-with-privacy/id6745972603/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portalvr-controller/id6752579178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starry Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802774266) | [Portal VR, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839993044) |

## What reviewers say

### CleanSend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleansend-share-with-privacy/id6745972603)

This app helps you protect your identity when sharing links. It removes tracking codes and personal identifiers from URLs, ensuring your online activity remains private. Processed entirely on your device, it offers custom rules and a local history for easy management.

**Highlights:** One-tap Share-Sheet action, 100% on-device processing, Customizable link cleaning rules, Local link history search, Manual URL trimming, Universal app support via Share Sheet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CleanSend Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### PortalVR Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portalvr-controller/id6752579178)

Transform your smartphone into a virtual reality controller for an immersive VR experience. Seamlessly connect and navigate your VR environment with intuitive touch controls.

**Highlights:** Turns phone into VR controller, Use with PortalVR, Intuitive touch controls, Seamless connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CleanSend free?

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

### Is PortalVR Controller free?

PortalVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CleanSend or PortalVR Controller?

CleanSend and PortalVR Controller are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CleanSend or PortalVR Controller have ads?

Neither CleanSend nor PortalVR Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CleanSend or PortalVR Controller?

CleanSend ships an update weekly, and PortalVR Controller every 3 days. Most recently, CleanSend was updated on October 24, 2026 and PortalVR Controller on October 10, 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.*