Comparison

Phoneclean vs Pic CleanX

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

Head to head
About

Phoneclean

Reclaim your iPhone's storage space with this free utility app. It efficiently finds and removes duplicate photos, videos, and other junk files, while also offering tools to organize contacts, monitor device status, and provide a flashlight.

Highlights
  • Duplicate photo and video cleaning
  • Contact merging and batch deletion
  • Expired event removal
  • Device and battery monitoring
  • System information display
  • Flashlight tool
Features
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Stop running out of space! Phoneclean-smartclean is your fast and free solution to clean up your iPhone. Is your phone slowing down due to thousands of duplicate photos? Phoneclean-smartclean helps you find and remove useless files in seconds, keeping your device running like new. Core Features: Photo and Video Cleaning Identify and delete burst shots, blurred images, and identical photos. Quickly scan and remove old screenshots you no longer need. Locate and clear out massive video files that are eating up memory. Contacts and Calendar Cleanup Merge contacts with the same names, phone numbers, or emails. Batch delete expired events and old reminders to stay organized. Device and Battery Monitoring Monitor your battery level and get system info at a glance. View real-time storage usage and hardware details. Handy Utilities A simple, reliable flashlight tool for everyday use. Why Choose Phoneclean-smartclean? 100% Free: All features are open. No hidden subscriptions. Privacy Focused: All scanning is performed locally on your device. User-Friendly: A clean, intuitive interface designed for efficiency. Download Phoneclean-smartclean today and reclaim your iPhone storage!

About

Pic CleanX

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage your photo gallery. It helps declutter your device by removing duplicates and compressing images, while also providing AI-powered features for restoring old photos, creating avatars, and editing backgrounds. Free up storage and enhance your creativity with ease.

Highlights
  • Duplicate photo removal
  • Smart image compression
  • AI photo restoration
  • AI cartoon and avatar creation
  • Generative fill for photo expansion
  • Background replacement
Features
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Pic CleanX is the ultimate all-in-one photo toolkit. Instantly declutter your gallery from thousands of similar shots, then dive into powerful AI tools to restore old memories, expand your canvas, or change backgrounds like magic. Free up storage and unleash your creativity in just a few taps. KEY FEATURES Smart Cleanup & Storage Saver Duplicate Remover: Detect and delete similar photos, screenshots, and blurry shots cluttering your gallery in seconds. Smart Compress: Shrink photo file sizes without losing quality. Free up massive storage space instantly. Easy Organize: Simple swipe gestures: Swipe left to delete, right to keep. The fastest way to clean your phone. AI Photo Restoration & Repair Old Photo Restore: Bring faded, scratched, or damaged old photos back to life with stunning clarity. Blur & Noise Removal: Fix blurry faces or shaky shots. Enhance details and unblur images with AI precision. Creative AI Studio AI Cartoon & Avatar: Transform your selfies into Disney-style characters, anime sketches, or 3D pixar art. AI Expand (Generative Fill): Extend your photo beyond its borders. Turn a portrait into a landscape or fix awkward cropping. Change Background: Replace boring backgrounds with exotic locations or solid colors. Teleport anywhere with one tap. Subscription Info Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renew within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto renew may be turned off by going to the user's Account Setting after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of service: https://resource.springfushi.com/Pic_CleanX/service.html Privacy policy: https://resource.springfushi.com/Pic_CleanX/privacy.html Email: cleanxservice2026@outlook.com

Screenshots

Phoneclean4 screens
Pic CleanX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phoneclean at none against Pic CleanX's 6. Phoneclean also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pic CleanX's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Pic CleanX sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Phoneclean asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pic CleanX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 31 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phoneclean ships an update monthly, Pic CleanX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phoneclean versus Pic CleanX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonecleanPic CleanX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (40 ratings)4.4 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better31
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaanxi Qingyuyue Network TechnologyCo., Ltd.Springfushi Technology Limited

In-app purchases

None

Phoneclean

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pic CleanX

Subscriptions6
  • Pic CleanX Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Pic CleanX Pro$12.997 Days
  • Pic CleanX Pro3 Days trial$12.997 Days
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  • Pic CleanX Pro$14.997 Days
  • Pic CleanX Pro$19.991 Year
  • Pic CleanX Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Phoneclean free?
Phoneclean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pic CleanX free?
Pic CleanX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phoneclean or Pic CleanX?
Pic CleanX is rated higher. Phoneclean averages 4.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pic CleanX averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.
Do Phoneclean or Pic CleanX have ads?
Pic CleanX shows ads; Phoneclean does not.
Which is updated more often, Phoneclean or Pic CleanX?
Phoneclean ships an update monthly, and Pic CleanX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phoneclean was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pic CleanX on October 31, 2026.

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