# Clean Guard vs CleanShield

The clearest difference is rating: CleanShield at 5.0 against Clean Guard's 1.4. CleanShield also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Clean Guard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (46 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clean Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clean Guard has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clean Guard ships an update every 5 weeks, CleanShield every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean Guard | CleanShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-guard-speaker-pulse/id6791884567/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanshieldclean-and-secure/id6802197779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雪丽 谷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889243179) | [DataFlow Future (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845787360) |

## What reviewers say

### Clean Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-guard-speaker-pulse/id6791884567)

This utility app helps you manage your device storage by organizing photos, identifying large files, and testing your network connection. It also features a speaker cleaner to remove dust and moisture using sound frequencies.

**Highlights:** Photo organization and duplicate detection, Storage usage analysis, Download/upload speed tests, Speaker dust and water removal, Network connection testing, Media file identification

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Guard | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Guard | $19.99 | per 7 days |


### 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 Clean Guard free?

Clean Guard 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, Clean Guard or CleanShield?

CleanShield is rated higher. Clean Guard averages 1.4 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while CleanShield averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Clean Guard or CleanShield have ads?

CleanShield shows ads; Clean Guard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clean Guard or CleanShield?

Clean Guard ships an update every 5 weeks, and CleanShield every 9 days. Most recently, Clean Guard was updated on October 21, 2026 and CleanShield on October 12, 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.*