# CardStack vs CleanSlate

The clearest difference is rating: CleanSlate at 5.0 against CardStack's 4.5. CleanSlate also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). CardStack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CardStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and CleanSlate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CleanSlate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CardStack has 53 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CardStack ships an update every 2 weeks, CleanSlate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CardStack | CleanSlate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardstack-credit-card-tracker/id6759270863/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanslate/id6760532186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPACE ROBOTS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877786048) | [CLEANSLATE TECHNOLOGIES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832516255) |

## What reviewers say

### CardStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardstack-credit-card-tracker/id6759270863)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you maximize rewards and savings from your credit cards. It tracks perks, statement credits, and points, offering AI-powered advice to ensure your cards always pay you back more than they cost. Get personalized recommendations and automated offer management.

**Highlights:** Maximize cashback and offers, Track statement credits automatically, Redeem points at peak value, AI agent for personalized advice, See which card earns the most, Track points portfolio, Annual fee advisor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CardStack+ | $12.99 | per month |
| CardStack+ | $89.99 | per year |
| CardStack+ Lifetime | $239.99 | one-time |


### CleanSlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanslate/id6760532186)

This app helps you manage credit card payments by tracking balances and sending timely reminders. It provides an estimated current balance between statements, ensuring you avoid late fees and interest charges.

**Highlights:** Track all credit cards in one place, Real-time balance updates, Payment due date reminders, Estimated current balance, Secure account connection via Plaid, Free to start

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CardStack free?

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

### Is CleanSlate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CardStack or CleanSlate?

CleanSlate is rated higher. CardStack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while CleanSlate averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do CardStack or CleanSlate have ads?

CleanSlate shows ads; CardStack does not.

### Which is updated more often, CardStack or CleanSlate?

CardStack ships an update every 2 weeks, and CleanSlate every 5 days. Most recently, CardStack was updated on November 13, 2026 and CleanSlate on October 31, 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.*