# SmartClean AI vs Path Map Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Path Map Studio at 87% against SmartClean AI's 48%. Path Map Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). SmartClean AI's advantage is chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartClean AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Path Map Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Path Map Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Path Map Studio has 5.2K ratings behind it against 507, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of SmartClean AI's written reviews are positive against 87% of Path Map Studio's.

SmartClean AI ships an update every 10 days, Path Map Studio daily. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartClean AI | Path Map Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclean-ai-storage-cleaner/id6759697123/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-map-studio/id6779548263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 507 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMOBEAR GROUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847584036) | [HONG KONG JUYOU INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777083557) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartClean AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclean-ai-storage-cleaner/id6759697123)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Utilities, #150 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app uses AI to optimize your device by identifying and removing redundant files, duplicate photos, and blurry images. It also offers secure local storage for sensitive files and helps manage contacts and calendar events without uploading your data.

**Highlights:** AI-powered system log and temp file cleanup, Duplicate photo and screenshot detection, Secure, password-protected local vault, High-resolution media compression, Duplicate contact merging, Expired calendar event removal

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartClean Pro – Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleaner Premium - Weekly Plan | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean Premium– Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean Pro - Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartClean AI - Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Cleaner Premium - Yealy Plan | $36.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Pro – Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Premium - Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| SmartClean Pro - Yearly VIP | $59.99 | per year |


### Path Map Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-map-studio/id6779548263)

This utility app streamlines visual path map planning and layout prototyping. It enables users to generate, check, and compare solvable path-based layouts efficiently, all processed locally on the device. Export structured layout files and reports for documentation and further use.

**Highlights:** Generate structured path map layouts, Adjust path count before generation, Check layout solvability, Reproduce layouts with seed-based generation, Import reference images for variations, Batch generate multiple layout candidates, Export structured layout files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartClean AI free?

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

### Is Path Map Studio free?

Path Map Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartClean AI or Path Map Studio?

Path Map Studio is rated higher. SmartClean AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Path Map Studio averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do SmartClean AI or Path Map Studio have ads?

Neither SmartClean AI nor Path Map Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartClean AI or Path Map Studio?

SmartClean AI ships an update every 10 days, and Path Map Studio daily. Most recently, SmartClean AI was updated on September 28, 2026 and Path Map Studio on September 28, 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.*