# PureClear vs CleanShield

The clearest difference is rating: CleanShield at 3.8 against PureClear's 3.5. CleanShield also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PureClear's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PureClear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days and CleanShield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CleanShield holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PureClear has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureClear | CleanShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureclear-deep-clean-and-boost/id6760696547/reviews) | **[3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanshieldclean-and-secure/id6802197779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PureClear Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885785169) | [DataFlow Future (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845787360) |

## What reviewers say

### PureClear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureclear-deep-clean-and-boost/id6760696547)

This app helps you free up phone storage by automatically scanning and categorizing your photo library for duplicates, similar items, and large files. It also offers privacy safeguards by detecting sensitive information in photos and provides device and network analysis tools. All processing is done on-device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Smart storage analysis, Privacy safeguard for sensitive photos, Month-by-month photo organization, Device and network speed test, Safe delete with recovery option, 100% on-device processing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TEST | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| PureClear weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PureClear Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |


### CleanShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanshieldclean-and-secure/id6802197779)

This app helps you free up phone storage, protect your private files with password protection, and scan for common safety risks. It offers tools to manage photos, videos, contacts, and network security for a smoother, safer device experience.

**Highlights:** Clean up storage easily, Protect private files, Check personal info leak risks, Scan Wi-Fi and network safety, Device security check, Useful daily tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PureClear free?

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

### Is CleanShield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PureClear or CleanShield?

CleanShield is rated higher. PureClear averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while CleanShield averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do PureClear or CleanShield have ads?

Both PureClear and CleanShield show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PureClear or CleanShield?

PureClear ships an update fortnightly, and CleanShield fortnightly. Most recently, PureClear was updated on October 25, 2026 and CleanShield on October 25, 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.*