# Cleanout vs Authenticator

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanout | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanoutphone-storage-cleaner/id6747390195/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-shield-app/id6756226303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 136 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [digital roots technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734620357) | [Noox Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836916041) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-shield-app/id6756226303)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription noTrial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*