Comparison

MicroClean vs Rooster Home

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

Head to head
About

MicroClean

Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by a messy room? MicroClean turns cleaning into a fun game! Just upload a photo of your space. MicroClean will instantly recommend 5 simple, 5-minute tasks. You can start without uploading the photo as well. Stop wondering 'where to begin' and start feeling a sense of accomplishment by completing just one small mission. With MicroClean, you'll easily find the motivation you need to create a clean, comfortable space, even on your own.

About

Rooster Home

Features
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Rise and shine everyday in a home maintained with Rooster. When did I last change my air filter? How do I keep my dishwasher cleaning well? What can I do to make my floors look good? How do I preserve my home’s value? Rooster Home gives you a convenient hub to answer all these questions and more to keep your home working and looking like new. Whether you have lived in your home for years or days, if it is your first or your last home, rented or owned, Rooster Home’s maintenance catalog, task scheduling system, and other tools help you to give your home the care it needs. With Rooster Home, you can: - Access a curated maintenance task catalog customized to your house - Add chores to your task list - Assign tasks to household members - Schedule and track task completion - Quickly find supplies you will need in the coming week - Access DIY guides for hundreds of tasks Live with ease as Rooster Home makes your maintenance a breeze.

Screenshots

MicroClean4 screens
Rooster Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MicroClean at none against Rooster Home's shown. MicroClean also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Rooster Home's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroClean ships an update every 4 weeks, Rooster Home daily. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MicroClean versus Rooster Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroCleanRooster Home
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonghoon SongRooster Home LLC

In-app purchases

None

MicroClean

No in-app purchases

None

Rooster Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicroClean free?
MicroClean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rooster Home free?
Rooster Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MicroClean or Rooster Home have ads?
Rooster Home shows ads; MicroClean does not.
Which is updated more often, MicroClean or Rooster Home?
MicroClean ships an update every 4 weeks, and Rooster Home daily. Most recently, MicroClean was updated on October 6, 2026 and Rooster Home on October 6, 2026.

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