Comparison

Cleanova vs Cura

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

Head to head
About

Cleanova

This app helps you reclaim storage space on your device by identifying and removing duplicate photos, screenshots, and videos. It also offers tools to compress large video files and provides insights into your device's storage usage and performance.

Highlights
  • Duplicate photo, video, and screenshot detection
  • Video compression to HEVC
  • Storage usage summary
  • Device performance monitoring
  • Swipe interface for deletion
  • Duplicate contact cleanup
Features
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Running out of space on your iPhone? Cleanova finds duplicate and similar photos, screenshots and videos, compresses large videos and shows what takes up your storage. You see everything that is selected and confirm before anything is deleted. CLEAN UP • Storage summary: how much space you can free up, and a cleanup history of what Cleanova has already freed • Duplicates and similar photos, videos and screenshots, grouped side by side or all at once in Smart Clean: extra copies are preselected, the best shot in each group is kept • Swipe: photos and videos one at a time, by month or in the On this day, Screenshots and Random sets. Left marks for deletion, right keeps. Nothing is deleted until you confirm at the end, and you pick up where you left off • Screenshots, selfies, large, short and recent videos, screen recordings and blurry photos • Photo categories sorted on your device: people, nature, food, animals, documents, QR and barcodes, bursts, Live Photos, low-quality shots and more • Duplicate contacts: contacts with the same phone number, even written differently, are grouped; one in each group always stays • Protected from deletion: photos and videos you mark no longer appear in scan results COMPRESS • Videos to HEVC: one with a choice of quality, or several at once; the copy keeps the original date • Live Photos to still photos • When you open a video stored only in iCloud, Cleanova offers to download it before compressing • Compress All: large videos, JPEG photos (to HEIC at full size) and Live Photos in one run, with the date, location and albums carried over. You see how much space it frees before you start; on iOS 26 and later it can keep running when you leave the app • Originals are deleted only after you confirm, or you keep both MONITOR • Memory, CPU, storage, battery and charging, thermal state, network type, local IP address and traffic, updated live, plus the device model and iOS version • Start Smart Clean right from the Monitor YOU STAY IN CONTROL • Before deleting, you see how many items are selected and how much space they take • Deleted photos and videos stay in Recently Deleted in Photos for 30 days, so you can restore them. The space is freed when you empty that album, and Cleanova can remind you • Photos, videos and contacts are analyzed on your iPhone and are not uploaded SETTINGS Language, subscription and Restore Purchases, Clear Cache, Swipe reset, Rate Us and Contact Us, plus your choices: cleanup reminders, offers, analytics, tracking status and a data deletion request. SUBSCRIPTION Scanning, the storage summary, the Monitor and duplicate contacts are free. Deleting photos and videos and compression require Premium, an auto-renewable subscription. • Plans, prices and free trial eligibility are shown in the app before you subscribe • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase • The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends • To manage or cancel your subscription, open Settings on your iPhone, tap your name, then Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://novaboost.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://novaboost.app/privacy.html

About

Cura

Effortlessly declutter your media library. This app helps you find and remove duplicate or similar photos and videos, organize your content by month, and utilize AI search to locate specific memories. Gain insights into your storage usage and receive tips to free up space.

Highlights
  • One-tap duplicate and similar media removal
  • AI-powered photo search
  • Automatic media organization by month
  • Dedicated tools for screenshots and videos
  • Storage usage insights
  • Low-quality photo detection
Features
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Clean up and organize your photos and videos with confidence. Cura helps you quickly remove duplicate and similar items, organize your media library, and free up valuable storage space, making it easier to keep your iPhone clean, organized, and clutter-free. Key Features - One-Tap Cleanup Quickly find and remove duplicate or similar photos, videos, and screenshots with just one tap to reclaim valuable storage space. - Review This Week Quickly browse the photos, screenshots, and videos you’ve added this week so you can easily review new memories and remove what you no longer need. - Browse by Month Automatically organize your media by month, making it simple to revisit, review, and clean up your photo library over time. - Utilities Access dedicated tools to quickly manage screenshots, photos, videos, and screen recordings in one place. - Compress Videos Reduce video file sizes to reclaim storage space and keep your media library lighter. - Compress Photos Reduce photo file sizes to free up storage while keeping your photos easy to use and share. - Live Photo to Still Convert Live Photos into still photos to save space and keep only the moment you want. - Contact Cleanup Find and remove duplicate or unnecessary contacts to keep your address book clean and organized. - Calendar Cleanup Find and remove unnecessary calendar events to keep your calendar clean and clutter-free. - AI Search Find photos instantly with AI. Search naturally by objects, scenes, text, or what you remember—for example, “dog,” “receipt,” “beach,” or “birthday.” - Low-Quality Item Detection Identify blurry or low-quality photos with smart suggestions, so you can quickly remove unnecessary items and keep only the best shots. - Storage Insights See how much storage your photos and videos use, helping you better understand what’s taking up space on your device. - Storage Tips Get practical recommendations and helpful guidance to free up storage space and keep your iPhone running smoothly. - Built for Everyday Cleanup Whether you’re removing duplicate photos, reviewing recent screenshots, or reclaiming storage space, Cura gives you the tools to clean up and organize your media library more efficiently. Privacy Policy: https://www.moonstonepeak.net/PrivacyPolicy-Cura.html Terms of Use: https://www.moonstonepeak.net/TermsOfUse-Cura.html

Screenshots

Cleanova4 screens
Cura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cura at none against Cleanova's shown. Cura also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). Cleanova's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cleanova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 7 days and Cura sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cleanova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cura has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleanova ships an update monthly, Cura every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Cleanova versus Cura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanovaCura
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (19 ratings)
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB33 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAITI KASTERS, TOOMoonstone

Customer experience

Cleanova

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cura

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cleanova

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • Quarterly Premium3 Days trial$69.993 Months
3 purchases

Cura

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Discount$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Cleanova free?
Cleanova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cura free?
Cura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cleanova or Cura?
Cleanova is rated higher. Cleanova averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cura averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Cleanova or Cura have ads?
Cleanova shows ads; Cura does not.
Which is updated more often, Cleanova or Cura?
Cleanova ships an update monthly, and Cura every 4 days. Most recently, Cleanova was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cura on October 31, 2026.

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