Comparison

Cleanout vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Cleanout

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
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Need a quick way to clean up your phone? Cleanout is your all-in-one smart cleaning assistant that makes organizing your iPhone simple, fast, and stress-free. • Clean Similar & Duplicate Photos Automatically detect and remove identical or blurry photos and screenshots that are taking up space. • Compress Videos & Photos Free up gigabytes by reducing file size without losing quality. Choose compression level based on your storage needs. • Secret Vault Protect private photos and videos with a secure, password-protected folder. • Merge Duplicate Contacts Keep your iPhone clean by removing duplicates and incomplete entries in one tap. • Delete Large Files Instantly identify and delete large files, starting with the biggest space hogs. • Quick & Safe Cleaning Preview everything before deleting. Nothing is removed without your permission. *WHY CLEANOUT? AI-Powered Scanning: Smart algorithms identify what’s safe to delete. User-Friendly Interface: Swipe-based cleaning makes it fun and easy. We never upload or share your data. Your Privacy is our top priority. All-in-One Utility: Combine photo cleanup, contact management, file compression, and privacy tools in a single app. *SUBSCRIPTION INFO Get unlimited access by upgrading to PRO. Pick from the following plans Weekly Subscription: $7.99 per week Yearly Subscription: $39.99 per year Lifetime Access: $59.99 Start with a 3-day FREE trial for unlimited access. Cancel anytime. Auto-renewal will occur unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription in your iPhone settings. Try Cleanout now and experience the cleaner, smarter way to manage your phone! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EFsgUrh_zivQ-TeWdVuoHpwgBgNXHoRYIhUwAkx5VLw/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Uy97GsoJ5socLAzXP67xa8hHziSHYuYvzmOjw1TDMc/edit?tab=t.0 Have questions or feedback? We’re here to help. (Digitalrootstech@outlook.com)

About

Authenticator

This app generates secure, time-based one-time passwords for your online accounts. It features a privacy-focused design with local storage and optional biometric protection. Easily set up accounts by scanning QR codes or manually entering details.

Highlights
  • Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)
  • Secure local storage with iOS Keychain
  • QR code scanner for setup
  • Optional Face ID / Touch ID lock
  • No ads or tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Authenticator - Shield App helps you protect online accounts with secure two-factor authentication codes and a private password vault. Scan a 2FA QR code, add your account, and get fresh one-time login codes whenever you need them. Store passwords locally, lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID, and keep sensitive secrets on your iPhone. Why users choose Authenticator: • Fast QR code setup for TOTP accounts • 6-digit one-time codes with countdown timer • Private password vault stored on this device • Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock • Clean dark design made for quick copy and login • Works offline after your accounts are added Privacy first: Your 2FA secrets and saved passwords stay on your device and are protected with iOS Keychain technology. The app is built for simple, private account protection without extra setup. Important: This app is an independent authenticator and password manager utility. Keep backup codes from your services in a safe place in case you lose access to your device. Privacy Policy: https://authenticators-app.com/privacy EULA: https://authenticators-app.com/eula

Screenshots

Cleanout4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cleanout at 100% against Authenticator's 33%. Cleanout also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (207 vs 15). Authenticator's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cleanout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cleanout holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanout has 207 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cleanout's written reviews are positive against 33% of Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleanout ships an update every 10 days, Authenticator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cleanout versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanoutAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (207 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings207 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdigital roots technologiesNoox Media Ltd

Customer experience

Cleanout

All ratings200 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Authenticator

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cleanout

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Free Trial Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$59.99
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription noTrial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Cleanout free?
Cleanout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cleanout or Authenticator?
Cleanout is rated higher. Cleanout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Authenticator averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Cleanout or Authenticator have ads?
Neither Cleanout nor Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cleanout or Authenticator?
Cleanout ships an update every 10 days, and Authenticator every 9 days. Most recently, Cleanout was updated on October 22, 2026 and Authenticator on October 21, 2026.

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