# Storage Cleaner* vs SweepTidy

The clearest difference is ads: Storage Cleaner* at none against SweepTidy's shown. SweepTidy's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (844 vs 53). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storage Cleaner* sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SweepTidy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SweepTidy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SweepTidy has 844 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Storage Cleaner* ships an update every 2 months, SweepTidy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storage Cleaner* | SweepTidy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storage-cleaner/id6747003427/reviews) | **[4.4 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweeptidy-storage-cleaner/id6748523266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **844** |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takamaka Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783339911) | [BAFU Oü](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691043546) |

## What reviewers say

### Storage Cleaner*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storage-cleaner/id6747003427)

Free up device storage by identifying and removing duplicate photos, screenshots, and large videos. It also helps merge or delete duplicate contacts to keep your address book organized. The app offers a fast, safe, and easy-to-use interface with a smart preview system.

**Highlights:** Remove duplicate photos, Delete large videos, Find and delete screenshots, Merge duplicate contacts, Delete duplicate contacts, Smart preview system

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


### SweepTidy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweeptidy-storage-cleaner/id6748523266)

This app helps declutter your photo gallery by identifying and grouping similar or duplicate images. It also offers a private album for secure storage of personal media and allows customization of app shortcuts with unique icons and labels for enhanced privacy and organization.

**Highlights:** Smart Photo Cleaner, Private Album, Custom App Shortcuts, Personalized Icons, On-device Privacy, Shortcut Access Control

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP1 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP2 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP3 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP1 | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP2 | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP1 | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storage Cleaner* free?

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

### Is SweepTidy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storage Cleaner* or SweepTidy?

SweepTidy is rated higher. Storage Cleaner* averages 4.1 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while SweepTidy averages 4.4 from 844 ratings.

### Do Storage Cleaner* or SweepTidy have ads?

SweepTidy shows ads; Storage Cleaner* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storage Cleaner* or SweepTidy?

Storage Cleaner* ships an update every 2 months, and SweepTidy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Storage Cleaner* was updated on October 30, 2026 and SweepTidy on October 30, 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.*