# Fraud Protector vs Pic CleanX

The clearest difference is rating: Fraud Protector at 5.0 against Pic CleanX's 4.4. Pic CleanX's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fraud Protector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pic CleanX sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fraud Protector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic CleanX has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fraud Protector ships an update monthly, Pic CleanX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fraud Protector | Pic CleanX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraud-protector/id6754879258/reviews)** | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-cleanx/id6768269239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Vigilance Models Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786480665) | [Springfushi Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449097189) |

## What reviewers say

### Fraud Protector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraud-protector/id6754879258)

This app uses AI to scan incoming SMS messages for fraudulent content and suspicious links, providing real-time alerts and guidance. Its privacy-first design ensures your messages are not linked to your account, offering peace of mind against scams.

**Highlights:** Real-time fraudulent message detection, Suspicious link scanning, Instant scam alerts, Privacy-first design, Guidance on scam response, Optional scam reporting

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Pic CleanX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-cleanx/id6768269239)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your photo gallery. It helps declutter your device by removing duplicates and compressing images, while also providing AI-powered features for restoring old photos, creating avatars, and editing backgrounds. Free up storage and enhance your creativity with ease.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo removal, Smart image compression, AI photo restoration, AI cartoon and avatar creation, Generative fill for photo expansion, Background replacement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pic CleanX Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic CleanX Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic CleanX Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic CleanX Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic CleanX Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pic CleanX Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fraud Protector free?

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

### Is Pic CleanX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fraud Protector or Pic CleanX?

Fraud Protector is rated higher. Fraud Protector averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pic CleanX averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Fraud Protector or Pic CleanX have ads?

Both Fraud Protector and Pic CleanX show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fraud Protector or Pic CleanX?

Fraud Protector ships an update monthly, and Pic CleanX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fraud Protector was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pic CleanX on October 6, 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.*