Comparison

PhoneLess vs AI Cleaner

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

Head to head
About

PhoneLess

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers various methods to build healthier phone habits, including physical blockers and community support. Track your progress and engage in challenges to make digital wellbeing a sustainable lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Physical blocking with NFC accessory (Poff)
  • Community support and accountability groups
  • Habit tracking and progress visualization
  • Gamified challenges and rewards
  • Customizable focus periods
Features
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PhoneLess helps you reduce screen time, break the pull of distracting apps, and build a healthier relationship with your phone. It gives you different ways to change your habits, helps you understand what works for you, and connects you with people trying to do the same. Your phone isn't the enemy. But sometimes a quick check turns into 30 minutes of scrolling, an app gets downloaded again, or a screen-time limit gets dismissed without thinking. Instead of expecting one solution to work for everyone, PhoneLess gives you different ways to take back control — from app blocking and physical barriers to challenges, accountability and tools to understand your habits. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the apps and websites that take more of your time than you'd like and block them using Apple Screen Time permissions. Create focused periods for work, study, sleep or simply being away from your phone. Block or limit: • Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and Snapchat • YouTube, Netflix and entertainment apps • Reddit and other scrolling-heavy apps • Games, dating and shopping apps • News and distracting websites • Adult content and pornography • Or any other apps you choose MAKE IT HARDER TO GIVE IN PhoneLess lets you create stronger commitments around the apps you want to use less. And when you want a physical barrier, there's Poff. GO PHYSICAL WITH POFF Poff is an optional NFC blocker that takes app blocking outside your phone. Choose your apps, tap your iPhone to Poff, and they stay blocked until you physically return and tap Poff again. Unlocking becomes a conscious decision instead of another button you tap without thinking. DON'T DO IT ALONE Changing your relationship with your phone doesn't have to be a solo thing. Create groups with friends, see each other's progress, take on challenges together and add accountability when willpower isn't enough. Connect with a community of people trying to reclaim their time, share progress and learn from people working toward the same thing. LEARN WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR YOU PhoneLess isn't just about making your Screen Time number go down. We want you to understand your relationship with your phone. Explore different approaches to digital wellbeing, learn about the thinking and research behind them, try them yourself, and see what helps you change. PhoneLess helps you discover what works for you and build habits that last beyond the app. MAKE CHANGE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO KEEP DOING Reducing screen time doesn't have to feel like punishment. Take on challenges based on your screen-time progress, build streaks, complete quests, earn rewards and customize Doomi as you improve. Track your screen time, Doom apps and focus habits so you can actually see your progress. USE PHONELESS FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER • Reduce social media and doomscrolling • Focus while working or studying • Protect your sleep from late-night scrolling • Be more present with friends and family • Create healthier digital boundaries • Take a digital detox without relying only on willpower • Spend more time on the things you care about MORE THAN AN APP BLOCKER PhoneLess isn't about getting rid of your phone. Phones are incredibly useful. It's about making sure you're the one deciding how you spend your time. Block when you need a barrier. Get accountability when you need support. Try challenges when you need motivation. Learn what works for you. Use Poff when you want the decision to become physical. Some features require iOS Screen Time permissions. PhoneLess Pro unlocks additional features including advanced history, customization, challenge modes and group upgrades. Poff is an optional physical product sold separately where available. Less life in here. More life out there. Terms of Use: https://phoneless.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phoneless.app/privacy

About

AI Cleaner

This app helps you reclaim storage space on your iPhone by identifying and removing duplicate photos, similar images, large files, and outdated contacts. Its intuitive interface allows for quick organization and efficient cleaning with just a few taps.

Highlights
  • Duplicate & Similar Photo Cleaner
  • Swipe to Clean Interface
  • Photo Compression
  • Contact Cleanup
  • Calendar Event Remover
  • Private Vault
Features
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AI Cleaner helps you free up storage space and organize your iPhone in seconds. Over time, your phone fills up with duplicate photos, similar images, oversized files, outdated contacts, and unnecessary calendar events. AI Cleaner scans your device and helps you remove clutter quickly with a simple, intuitive interface. Instead of manually scrolling through thousands of photos, AI Cleaner intelligently detects what’s taking up space and lets you clean your device in just a few taps. Key features include: • Duplicate & Similar Photo Cleaner AI Cleaner automatically finds duplicate and visually similar photos so you can keep the best shot and remove the rest. • Swipe to Clean Quickly review photos and swipe to delete or keep them. Cleaning your gallery becomes fast, simple, and efficient. • Photo Compression Reduce the size of large photos while maintaining visual quality. Free up valuable storage space without losing your memories. • Contact Cleanup Detect duplicate contacts, merge entries, and remove incomplete contacts to keep your address book organized. • Calendar Event Remover Find and remove outdated or unnecessary events that clutter your calendar. • Private Vault Securely store private photos and videos in a protected vault. Keep your personal content hidden and protected with an extra layer of privacy. Whether your storage is nearly full or you simply want a cleaner, more organized phone, AI Cleaner makes it easy to take back control of your space. Review clutter, remove what you don’t need, and keep your device running smoothly. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PhoneLess4 screens
AI Cleaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AI Cleaner at none against PhoneLess's 10. AI Cleaner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). PhoneLess's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. PhoneLess sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AI Cleaner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhoneLess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoneLess ships an update every 10 days, AI Cleaner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PhoneLess versus AI Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneLessAI Cleaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel Martinez SuriolHbrothers L.L.C.

Customer experience

PhoneLess

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AI Cleaner

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PhoneLess

Subscriptions10
  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.497 Days
  • PhoneLess Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Group Pro Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$76.991 Year
  • Group Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

AI Cleaner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhoneLess free?
PhoneLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Cleaner free?
AI Cleaner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhoneLess or AI Cleaner?
PhoneLess is rated higher. PhoneLess averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AI Cleaner averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do PhoneLess or AI Cleaner have ads?
PhoneLess shows ads; AI Cleaner does not.
Which is updated more often, PhoneLess or AI Cleaner?
PhoneLess ships an update every 10 days, and AI Cleaner every 4 days. Most recently, PhoneLess was updated on November 5, 2026 and AI Cleaner on October 31, 2026.

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