Comparison

RAM Guard vs iClean

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

Head to head
About

RAM Guard

Monitor your iPhone's memory usage with a real-time dashboard and a simple one-tap option to reclaim space. Get device details and practical tips for freeing up storage. This tool offers a transparent view of your device's memory status.

Highlights
  • Real-time memory dashboard
  • One-tap memory reclaim
  • Device information display
  • Storage cleanup guide
  • Transparent memory status
Features
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RAM Guard is a clean, honest tool for keeping an eye on your iPhone's memory. No exaggerated claims — just a clear picture of what's really happening on your device. ■ Real-time memory dashboard Visualize total / used / available memory with an easy-to-read donut chart. Colors shift with usage (normal, caution, warning) so you can read the state at a glance. ■ Free up memory Safely attempt to reclaim memory with a single tap, and see a clear before-and-after comparison of your available memory. ■ Device info Model, iOS version, total RAM, storage, and battery status — all the key details about your device on one screen. ■ Cleanup guide Practical, step-by-step tips for freeing up space: reviewing photos, checking storage-heavy apps, and managing background apps. ■ Built to be honest For security reasons, iOS does not allow one app to force-quit or wipe another app's memory. RAM Guard is upfront about this — it never overstates results and simply shows you the changes in your memory status transparently. A clean design with no clutter. Stay on top of your device's memory with RAM Guard.

About

iClean

Features
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Running out of space? iClean helps you take back storage on your device—safely, quickly, and on your terms. See what’s using your space at a glance, run a full-device scan, and clean photos, videos, and contacts from one simple home screen. STORAGE OVERVIEW & HEALTH SCORE • Live view of total, used, and free storage • Storage health score with actionable tips • Pull to refresh anytime ONE-TAP FULL SCAN • Scan your entire library in one go • Clear breakdown: duplicates, similar shots, screenshots, Live Photos, large files, screen recordings, and more • Jump straight to each category from scan results PHOTO CLEANUP • Duplicate photos — exact matches grouped automatically • Similar photos — smart clustering so you keep the best shot • Screenshots, Live Photos, and large photos • Photo Timeline — browse by year and month • Best Pick suggestions — see what to keep before you delete • Batch delete with size preview VIDEO CLEANUP • Large videos that eat the most space • Duplicate and screen recordings • Video compression to save space (HD compression with Premium) CONTACTS CLEANUP • Find duplicate contacts • Remove invalid entries • One-tap merge for duplicate groups (Premium) DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE • Clean, native iOS interface with light & dark mode • Widget & Siri shortcuts for quick scans • Cleaning history so you can track space freed • Multi-language support PRIVACY FIRST Your photos, videos, and contacts are processed on your device. iClean needs access only to help you find and clean what you choose to remove. Download iClean and make space for what matters.

Screenshots

RAM Guard4 screens
iClean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RAM Guard at none against iClean's 1. RAM Guard also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). iClean's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. iClean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RAM Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAM Guard ships an update weekly, iClean fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RAM Guard versus iClean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAM GuardiClean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyung Jae ParkRuiPing Lin

In-app purchases

None

RAM Guard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iClean

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is RAM Guard free?
RAM Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iClean free?
iClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RAM Guard or iClean have ads?
RAM Guard shows ads; iClean does not.
Which is updated more often, RAM Guard or iClean?
RAM Guard ships an update weekly, and iClean fortnightly. Most recently, RAM Guard was updated on October 24, 2026 and iClean on October 24, 2026.

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