CleanWise vs PixelCompass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CleanWise
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CleanWise is a smart iPhone storage cleaner that helps you free up space by safely removing unnecessary photos, videos, and contacts — all processed 100% on your device. If your iPhone storage is full, CleanWise scans your library and shows you exactly what you can clean, with full control and no automatic deletions. ## ----------- Core Features ----------- -> What CleanWise Helps You Clean: You always review items before deleting. - Duplicate photos - Similar & burst photos - Blurry photos - Screenshots - Large and repeated videos - Duplicate and empty contacts -> Smart Photo & Video Cleanup: CleanWise uses advanced on-device intelligence to: - Detect exact and visual duplicates - Group similar photos taken moments apart - Identify large files wasting storage - Suggest the best photo to keep - Nothing is deleted without your confirmation. -> Privacy Comes First - 100% on-device processing - No cloud uploads - No accounts or sign-in - Your photos never leave your iPhone - CleanWise works completely offline. -> Video Compression - Reduce video file sizes while keeping great quality and free up significant storage instantly > Live Photo to Photo Conversion - Convert Live Photos into standard photos to save space without losing your memories -> Free to Try, Powerful When Upgraded - Scan your entire library for free and see how much storage you can reclaim before upgrading. -> Premium features include: - Unlimited cleanups - Smart photo selection - All cleanup categories - Cleanup history - Video compression tools - Live Photo conversion -> Built for iPhone - Modern iOS design - Smooth animations and native gestures - Optimized for iOS 17+ Clean smarter. Free storage. Stay private — with CleanWise. Privacy Policy: https://cleanwise-684d8.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cleanwise-684d8.web.app/terms.html
PixelCompass
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PixelCompass is a professional image processing toolbox designed for creative workers and photography enthusiasts. Combining deep sea blue and coral orange design language, it brings a calm yet vibrant user experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixelCompass at none against CleanWise's 3. PixelCompass also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. CleanWise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PixelCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CleanWise | PixelCompass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patricia Wattar | 海洋 唐 |
In-app purchases
CleanWise
- CleanWise - VIP Access$1.991 Month
- CleanWise - VIP Access$9.991 Year
- CleanWise Premium Lifetime$14.99
PixelCompass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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