Comparison

CleanByte vs FlickClean

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

Head to head
About

CleanByte

Features
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CleanByte helps you free up storage on your iPhone by finding photo clutterβ€”without uploading your library. What you can do β€’ Find exact duplicates and similar photos β€’ Pick the best shots from bursts and moments β€’ Clean up screenshots β€’ Review everything before deleting β€’ See a best‑effort storage savings estimate (some items may need to download from iCloud) β€’ Live Photos are surfaced for review (not auto‑deleted) Privacy & control first β€’ All analysis runs on‑device β€’ Nothing is deleted without your explicit confirmation β€’ Favorites are protected unless you choose otherwise β€’ Deleted items go to Photos > Recently Deleted (until you remove them permanently) Free vs Pro Free β€’ First scan + 30 delete credits (1 credit per deletion) β€’ Optional rewarded ads: +10 credits (up to 5/day) Pro (Monthly/Yearly) β€’ Unlimited deletions β€’ Removes ads and rewarded prompts Subscription info β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://cleanbyte-support.pages.dev/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://cleanbyte-support.pages.dev/terms/ Support: https://cleanbyte-support.pages.dev/support/

About

FlickClean

Features
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Your gallery is full. FlickClean fixes it in minutes β€” not hours. Swipe left to delete, right to keep. Free up gigabytes of space with the calmest, fastest photo cleaner on iPhone. No ads. No waiting. No surprises. Nothing is deleted until you confirm. Key Features Swipe to Clean Swipe left to mark for deletion, right to keep, or review items later. Fast, simple, and efficient. Smart Monthly View Browse your gallery by month to stay organized and avoid endless scrolling. Safe Deletion Process Nothing is deleted instantly. Review all selected items before confirming. Storage Overview See how much space you can free up before deleting files. High Performance Built to handle large libraries smoothly, even with thousands of photos and videos. Clean and Focused Design Minimal interface with no clutter. Designed for speed and clarity. Why FlickClean Most gallery apps are slow and overwhelming. FlickClean is built for users who want a fast and simple way to clean their gallery without frustration. Whether you are organizing memories, cleaning up after a trip, or freeing up storage, FlickClean makes it effortless. Full Control No automatic deletions Review before removing anything Clear overview of all selected items You stay in control at all times. Start cleaning your gallery the smart way. Download FlickClean today and free up space in seconds. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/BaskLash/SwipeClean-Photo-Cleaner-Privacy/blob/main/privacy-policy.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CleanByte4 screens
FlickClean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlickClean at none against CleanByte's shown. FlickClean also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. CleanByte sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FlickClean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CleanByte ships an update every 3 weeks, FlickClean every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CleanByte versus FlickClean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanByteFlickClean
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmut GulsenOlivier Luethy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CleanByte

Subscriptions2
  • CleanByte Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • CleanByte Pro (Yearly$34.991 Year
2 purchases

FlickClean

Subscriptions2
  • FlickClean3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • FlickClean Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CleanByte free?
CleanByte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlickClean free?
FlickClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CleanByte or FlickClean have ads?
CleanByte shows ads; FlickClean does not.
Which is updated more often, CleanByte or FlickClean?
CleanByte ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlickClean every 2 days. Most recently, CleanByte was updated on October 30, 2026 and FlickClean on October 24, 2026.

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