# MicroClean vs ClearKeep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroClean at none against ClearKeep's 2. MicroClean also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ClearKeep's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClearKeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MicroClean asks for nothing beyond the download.

MicroClean ships an update every 4 weeks, ClearKeep every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MicroClean | ClearKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donghoon Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824818037) | [Scott Munning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887664914) |

## What reviewers say

### MicroClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microclean-start-small/id6751764942)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClearKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearkeep-cleaning-planner/id6768359613)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearKeep Plus Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| ClearKeep Plus Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MicroClean free?

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

### Is ClearKeep free?

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

### Do MicroClean or ClearKeep have ads?

Neither MicroClean nor ClearKeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MicroClean or ClearKeep?

MicroClean ships an update every 4 weeks, and ClearKeep every 3 days. Most recently, MicroClean was updated on November 5, 2026 and ClearKeep on November 5, 2026.

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