# CleanLess vs SoundClear

The clearest difference is rating: SoundClear at 5.0 against CleanLess's 4.0. SoundClear also leads on ads (none vs shown). CleanLess's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CleanLess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and SoundClear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoundClear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

CleanLess ships an update fortnightly, SoundClear every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CleanLess | SoundClear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanless-smart-cleanup/id6778260292/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundclear-water-eject/id6789173541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 4 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONE HEARTED NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893581839) | [EMILY JOHNSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881602420) |

## What reviewers say

### CleanLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanless-smart-cleanup/id6778260292)

This app helps you declutter your photo library by automatically detecting and organizing screenshots. It uses AI to find duplicate and similar images, allowing for efficient bulk deletion and space reclamation. Includes bonus tools like a storage widget and QR code scanner.

**Highlights:** Automatic screenshot detection, Smart categorization (QR, chats, shopping), AI duplicate/similar image detection, One-tap smart cleaning, Storage usage widget, QR code scanner

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### SoundClear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundclear-water-eject/id6789173541)

This utility app helps clear trapped liquid and dust from your phone's speaker using sound tones and vibration patterns. It offers various cleaning modes, sound tests, and smart audio tools for speaker maintenance and performance checks. The app also includes extra frequency tools and works offline.

**Highlights:** Water eject tone at 165 Hz, Deep clean and gentle modes, Dust blast for blocked sound paths, Before and after sound test, Speaker health score with FFT analysis, Frequency generator, Offline mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Speaker Cleaner Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Infinite Speaker Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Speaker Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CleanLess free?

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

### Is SoundClear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CleanLess or SoundClear?

SoundClear is rated higher. CleanLess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SoundClear averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CleanLess or SoundClear have ads?

CleanLess shows ads; SoundClear does not.

### Which is updated more often, CleanLess or SoundClear?

CleanLess ships an update fortnightly, and SoundClear every 5 weeks. Most recently, CleanLess was updated on October 31, 2026 and SoundClear 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.*