Comparison

FlashClean vs Apex Cleaner

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

Head to head
About

FlashClean

This app helps you reclaim storage space on your device by quickly identifying and deleting duplicate photos, blurry shots, large videos, and other junk files. It offers a fast, one-tap scan and a user-friendly interface for efficient file management and privacy protection.

Highlights
  • One-tap lightning scan
  • Duplicate and similar photo detection
  • Large file and video identification
  • Video compression
  • AI content classification
  • Privacy risk scan
  • Private photo vault
Features
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FlashClean — Clean fast. Free space in a flash. Tired of "Storage Almost Full"? Thousands of duplicates, blurry shots, forgotten screenshots and oversized videos quietly eat your iPhone alive. FlashClean rips through your entire photo library in seconds and shows you exactly what to delete — reclaim gigabytes before your coffee gets cold. Built for Speed One-tap lightning scan across photos, videos and storage Real-time progress with instant preview Bulk select, bulk delete, no waiting around What FlashClean Finds Exact Duplicates — pixel-level matching, zero false positives Similar Photos — AI clusters look-alikes, keep only the winner Blurry & Bad Shots — auto-detect out-of-focus photos Old Screenshots — sweep them out in one batch Heavy Files & Large Videos — sorted biggest-first Similar / Short Videos — find clips you forgot you shot Video Compress — shrink size, keep the memories AI Classify — auto-tag by content (food, pets, selfie, scenery) Privacy Risk Scan — flag photos with sensitive info Private Vault — lock photos behind passcode / Face ID Swipe-to-Clean — left to delete, right to keep, fun and fast Device Toolkit — storage, battery, memory & speed test Why You'll Love It 100% on-device processing — nothing ever uploaded Smart Recycle Bin — review before permanent delete Universal app: iPhone & iPad, optimized for both Clean modern interface, zero learning curve Privacy You Can Trust Every scan, every match, every analysis runs locally on your device. We never see, copy or transmit your photos. Period. Stop scrolling through "almost full" warnings. Install FlashClean and watch your storage breathe again. Privacy Policy: https://app.clearflashx.com/api/agreement/privacy-policy/1330328453980702 Service Terms: https://app.clearflashx.com/api/agreement/user-agreement/1330328453980702 Need help? Contact our service email: jcabeyc@blfoptik.lat

About

Apex Cleaner

Features
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Running out of iPhone storage? Apex Cleaner helps you quickly find what is taking up space, clean up your photo and video library, and free up storage with just a few simple steps. ONE-TAP SCAN Start with one tap. Apex Cleaner scans your photos and videos to help you quickly discover items that may be taking up unnecessary space. Find: • Duplicate photos • Duplicate videos • Similar photos • Low-quality photos and videos • Large media files Review the results and choose what you want to keep or remove. CLEAN UP WITH CONFIDENCE Your photos contain important memories. Apex Cleaner gives you control over what stays and what goes, so you can clean up unwanted files without having to sort through everything manually. SMART PHOTO ORGANIZATION Have thousands of photos? Organize your photo library by time or use AI-powered categories to review your photos more efficiently. Swipe through your photos and simply choose: Keep or Delete. A quick and simple way to organize your camera roll without opening every photo one by one. COMPRESS PHOTOS & VIDEOS Large photos and videos can quickly take up valuable storage. Compress photos and videos individually or in batches to reduce file size and make more room on your iPhone. MORE USEFUL TOOLS Apex Cleaner also includes practical tools for managing your photos and videos: • HEIC Converter • Live Photo to Video • Video to Live Photo • Photo Editor • Photo Rotation • Batch Compression MORE TOOLS COMING SOON We're continuing to add useful tools to help you manage, organize, and maintain your iPhone. Simple tools. Less clutter. More space. KEEP WHAT MATTERS Your camera roll holds family moments, vacations, celebrations, and everyday memories. Apex Cleaner helps you remove what you don't need while keeping the moments that matter most. Scan with one tap. Review what you find. Keep what matters. Free up space. A cleaner iPhone starts with Apex Cleaner. Privacy policy: https://zeedolimited.com/litemediaKit/privacy-policy.html User agreement: https://zeedolimited.com/litemediaKit/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

FlashClean4 screens
Apex Cleaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apex Cleaner at every 3 days against FlashClean's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. FlashClean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Apex Cleaner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashClean ships an update every 3 weeks, Apex Cleaner every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FlashClean versus Apex Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashCleanApex Cleaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStorm Cleans NetworkZeedo Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlashClean

Subscriptions2
  • FlashClean Weekly pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • FlashClean Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
4 purchases

Apex Cleaner

Subscriptions3
  • Week VIP7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Week VIP7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Year VIP$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$69.99

Questions

Is FlashClean free?
FlashClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apex Cleaner free?
Apex Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashClean or Apex Cleaner have ads?
Both FlashClean and Apex Cleaner show ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashClean or Apex Cleaner?
FlashClean ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apex Cleaner every 3 days. Most recently, FlashClean was updated on October 31, 2026 and Apex Cleaner on October 31, 2026.

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