# DashClean vs Safe Manager

The clearest difference is rating: DashClean at 4.3 against Safe Manager's 3.6. Safe Manager's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

DashClean holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 36 respectively.

DashClean ships an update every 2 weeks, Safe Manager fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashClean | Safe Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashclean-booster-and-optimizer/id6759959463/reviews)** | [3.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-manager-clean-and-secure/id6762179404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881932822) | [Flowith Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893253852) |

## What reviewers say

### DashClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashclean-booster-and-optimizer/id6759959463)

This app uses AI to declutter your device by identifying and helping you remove duplicate photos, blurry shots, and unnecessary files. It also offers a private photo vault for security and personalized charging animations.

**Highlights:** AI Photo Cleaner with swipe control, Memory Optimizer & Storage Booster, Private Photo Vault with biometric lock, Personalized Charging Animations, One-tap performance boost

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DashClean Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| DashClean Pro yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Safe Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-manager-clean-and-secure/id6762179404)

This app helps you manage your phone's storage by cleaning up unnecessary files and organizing your gallery. It also offers privacy protection with a secure vault for sensitive content and provides guidance on device safety and battery usage.

**Highlights:** Smart cleanup of large files and duplicates, Organize photo library, Secure private vault with biometric authentication, Sensitive content detection, Device and network safety checks, Battery usage guidance

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION | $39.99 | per year |
| YEARLY SUBSCRIPTINO | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashClean free?

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

### Is Safe Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DashClean or Safe Manager?

DashClean is rated higher. DashClean averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Safe Manager averages 3.6 from 36 ratings.

### Do DashClean or Safe Manager have ads?

Both DashClean and Safe Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DashClean or Safe Manager?

DashClean ships an update every 2 weeks, and Safe Manager fortnightly. Most recently, DashClean was updated on October 31, 2026 and Safe Manager 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.*