# Cleaner Plus vs Cleaner

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cleaner Plus at free with in-app purchases against Cleaner's subscription. Cleaner Plus also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleaner Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Cleaner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cleaner Plus against 4.4 for Cleaner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleaner Plus has 196 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleaner Plus | Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-plus-storage-cleaner/id6758675813/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-phone-space-manager/id6761115303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faylora Tech L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874354453) | [KAFKARI LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684787588) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleaner Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-plus-storage-cleaner/id6758675813)

This app helps you free up iPhone storage by intelligently cleaning photos, compressing videos, and organizing contacts. It automatically identifies duplicate, similar, and low-quality images, and allows for quick deletion with swipe gestures. Manage your address book by merging duplicate contacts and reclaiming valuable space for a smoother device experience.

**Highlights:** Smart photo cleanup, Duplicate and similar photo detection, Video compression, Screenshot organization, Contact management, Swipe-to-delete functionality

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite 1 week plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro 1 week plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-phone-space-manager/id6761115303)

This app offers tools to clean your device, optimize storage, and secure your personal photos, videos, and contacts. It helps keep your device fast, organized, and protected with a privacy-first approach.

**Highlights:** Remove duplicate photos and videos, Clear unnecessary files, Optimize storage, Hide and protect personal photos, Secure contacts, Store passwords safely

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Manager Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Manager Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleaner Plus free?

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

### Is Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cleaner Plus or Cleaner?

Cleaner Plus is rated higher. Cleaner Plus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Cleaner averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Cleaner Plus or Cleaner have ads?

Neither Cleaner Plus nor Cleaner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cleaner Plus or Cleaner?

Cleaner Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cleaner Plus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cleaner on September 12, 2026.

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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.*