# Smart Switch, Copy My Data vs Cleanout

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Switch, Copy My Data at free with in-app purchases against Cleanout's subscription. Cleanout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Switch, Copy My Data sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Cleanout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.5 for Smart Switch, Copy My Data against 4.5 for Cleanout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanout has 209 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Switch, Copy My Data ships an update every 6 weeks, Cleanout every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Switch, Copy My Data | Cleanout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-copy-my-data/id6746752707/reviews) | **[4.5 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanoutphone-storage-cleaner/id6747390195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miczon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818283828) | [digital roots technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734620357) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Switch, Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-copy-my-data/id6746752707)

Easily share any type of file, including large documents, photos, and videos, without size limits. This app offers secure offline sharing via Bluetooth and location, with a built-in media preview and transfer history for organized file management.

**Highlights:** Share files and folders of any type, No size limits for large file transfers, Offline sharing via Bluetooth and location, Built-in media preview and player, Transfer history and file management, QR code scanning and direct share links

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |


### Cleanout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanoutphone-storage-cleaner/id6747390195)

This app helps you free up storage space on your phone by automatically detecting and deleting duplicate or blurry photos, compressing videos, and merging duplicate contacts. It also offers a secure vault for private media and tools to identify and remove large files.

**Highlights:** Clean similar and duplicate photos, Compress videos and photos, Secret vault for private media, Merge duplicate contacts, Delete large files, AI-powered scanning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Switch, Copy My Data free?

Smart Switch, Copy My Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cleanout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Switch, Copy My Data or Cleanout?

Cleanout is rated higher. Smart Switch, Copy My Data averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Cleanout averages 4.5 from 209 ratings.

### Do Smart Switch, Copy My Data or Cleanout have ads?

Smart Switch, Copy My Data shows ads; Cleanout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Switch, Copy My Data or Cleanout?

Smart Switch, Copy My Data ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cleanout every 10 days. Most recently, Smart Switch, Copy My Data was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cleanout on October 28, 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.*