# Cleanmaster vs BlueGuard

The clearest difference is rating: BlueGuard at 5.0 against Cleanmaster's 4.2. BlueGuard also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Cleanmaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlueGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Cleanmaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

BlueGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanmaster has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanmaster | BlueGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanmaster-smartclean/id6758653639/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueguard-secure-vault-and-2fa/id6759078887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaanxi Saiwangdao Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855798461) | [Danyil Skrypnichenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846256040) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanmaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanmaster-smartclean/id6758653639)

This utility app helps you manage your phone's storage by intelligently scanning your photo album for duplicates and similar images. It also aggregates screenshots and lists large video files, simplifying storage organization without complex settings.

**Highlights:** Intelligent photo scanning, Duplicate and similar photo identification, Screenshot aggregation, Large video file listing, Simple, out-of-the-box usability

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlueGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueguard-secure-vault-and-2fa/id6759078887)

Securely store passwords, generate two-factor authentication codes, and protect your online activity. This app offers an all-in-one security solution for your digital life, with features like encrypted notes and browser protection.

**Highlights:** Generate 2FA, OTP, and TOTP codes, Securely store passwords and passkeys, Save private encrypted notes, Face ID protection, Built-in browser protection, Apple Watch app, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus: 1-Week Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus: 1-Year Pass | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanmaster free?

Cleanmaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BlueGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cleanmaster or BlueGuard?

BlueGuard is rated higher. Cleanmaster averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while BlueGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cleanmaster or BlueGuard have ads?

Both Cleanmaster and BlueGuard show ads.

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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.*