Cleanmaster vs Phoneclean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cleanmaster
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.
- Intelligent photo scanning
- Duplicate and similar photo identification
- Screenshot aggregation
- Large video file listing
- Simple, out-of-the-box usability
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We are a simple and easy-to-use app that helps you manage your phone. We can intelligently scan your photo album to identify photos with similar compositions or duplicates; aggregate all screenshots on your phone with one click; and clearly list large video files that take up space. With no complex settings, it is ready to use right out of the box, focusing on solving your storage organization needs. Download now!
Phoneclean
Reclaim your iPhone's storage space with this free utility app. It efficiently finds and removes duplicate photos, videos, and other junk files, while also offering tools to organize contacts, monitor device status, and provide a flashlight.
- Duplicate photo and video cleaning
- Contact merging and batch deletion
- Expired event removal
- Device and battery monitoring
- System information display
- Flashlight tool
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Stop running out of space! Phoneclean-smartclean is your fast and free solution to clean up your iPhone. Is your phone slowing down due to thousands of duplicate photos? Phoneclean-smartclean helps you find and remove useless files in seconds, keeping your device running like new. Core Features: Photo and Video Cleaning Identify and delete burst shots, blurred images, and identical photos. Quickly scan and remove old screenshots you no longer need. Locate and clear out massive video files that are eating up memory. Contacts and Calendar Cleanup Merge contacts with the same names, phone numbers, or emails. Batch delete expired events and old reminders to stay organized. Device and Battery Monitoring Monitor your battery level and get system info at a glance. View real-time storage usage and hardware details. Handy Utilities A simple, reliable flashlight tool for everyday use. Why Choose Phoneclean-smartclean? 100% Free: All features are open. No hidden subscriptions. Privacy Focused: All scanning is performed locally on your device. User-Friendly: A clean, intuitive interface designed for efficiency. Download Phoneclean-smartclean today and reclaim your iPhone storage!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Phoneclean at none against Cleanmaster's shown. Phoneclean also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phoneclean holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively.
Cleanmaster ships an update every 5 weeks, Phoneclean monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cleanmaster | Phoneclean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaanxi Saiwangdao Network Technology Co., Ltd | Shaanxi Qingyuyue Network TechnologyCo., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Cleanmaster
No in-app purchases
Phoneclean
No in-app purchases
