Comparison

pCloud vs Clean Master

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

Head to head
About

pCloud

Securely store and access your photos, videos, and documents from any device. Automatically back up media to free up phone space and stream content on the go. Share large files easily with others.

Highlights
  • Up to 10 GB free storage
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • Stream HD videos and music
  • Send and receive large files
  • Offline file access
  • Military-grade encryption
Features
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pCloud - Secure Cloud Storage for Your Files pCloud is the secure place for your photos, videos, and documents - all in one app. Access your files anytime, anywhere, and keep everything safely stored and organized across all your devices. Back up your memories automatically, free up space on your phone, and enjoy your content on the go. Preview and edit your photos, stream HD videos, and listen to your music without downloading. Easily share large files with anyone, even if they don’t use pCloud. Start with up to 10 GB of free storage. Optionally, you can expand up to 10 TB of storage with monthly, annual or lifetime plans. Features: • Up to 10 GB free storage upon registration • Store and access photos, videos, and files • Automatic photo and video backup • Access your files anytime, anywhere • Stream videos and music instantly • Share large files with a link • Sync across all your devices • Simple, intuitive and easy to use • Add zero-knowledge encryption Terms of service: https://www.pcloud.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://www.pcloud.com/privacy_policy.html

About

Clean Master

Organize your phone by finding and deleting useless files, duplicate photos, and videos. Clean up contacts and calendar entries to keep everything tidy. Offers tools for battery care, privacy, compression, and speed testing.

Highlights
  • Photo cleaner for duplicates and similar images
  • Video cleaner for duplicate files
  • Contacts organizer and merger
  • Calendar cleaner for overdue events
  • Privacy protection with PhotoMapper
  • Charging animations and battery care
  • Storage compression and speed test
Features
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Don't let photos pile up randomly, organize your phone with Clean Master! Keep your phone tidy in just a few seconds. What can Clean Master do? Find useless files on your phone and greatly free up phone storage in seconds. Group similar photos & videos together to easily delete batch files at one time. Quickly clean up your phone contacts and calendar to keep everything organized. What features does Clean Master offer? ◆Photo Cleaner - Quickly find and delete duplicate photos - Smartly select the best results and save your phone space much faster - Analyze and delete similar photos, live photos, screenshots, blurred photos, etc ◆Video Cleaner - Multiple duplicate videos can be removed easily with a few steps - Optimized compression for the best video quality possible ◆Contacts Organizer - Remove unwanted contacts or merge them effectively - Merge duplicate contacts by name, number or email - Find incomplete contacts to delete or add more information ◆ Calendar Cleaner: Delete overdue events and reminders from your Calendar ◆ PhotoMapper: Remove photo GPS info, protect your personal privacy ◆Charging Animation - Get cool charging animation for a better charging experience - Make your phone more charming with various charging animations ◆ Tool Kit - Battery Life & Care-Protect the battery and reduce damage Secret Space - Encryption for privacy & Security upgrade Compressor - Compress the videos and photos to save storage space Speed Test - Check your Internet connection speed in a breeze Widget - Check your storage status Custom Notch - Let your wallpaper have cute "ears" Device Information - Get a full overview of your phone information Clean Master Payment & Subscription Terms: Choose between the following subscription options for unlimited access to all features: - Weekly Subscription - Monthly Subscription - Yearly Subscription - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, the change fee calculated according to the subscription plan will be automatically debited from your account. - You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time, if the cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *** Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone *** Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. 1. Tap the “Settings” icon on your mobile, then tap the “Store” icon. 2. Sign in with your iTunes ID. 3. Tap “View Apple ID” then “Manage App Subscriptions”. 4. You will be able to see when your next payment is due, or cancel your automatic renewal. Privacy policy: https://www.app-privacy-policy.com/live.php?token=QGRkEIrx2VzVoz6AkEmWqMcvHYkzhCnl Terms of use: https://www.app-privacy-policy.com/live.php?token=XtT4afDHNP31tlzjkftlLrp5Sz90ZMWj

Screenshots

pCloud4 screens
Clean Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: pCloud at 4.7 against Clean Master's 3.8. pCloud also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Clean Master's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, 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. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Clean Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.1K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 77% of Clean Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
pCloud versus Clean Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpCloudClean Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better3.8 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#202 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPCLOUD LTDLI XIN

Customer experience

pCloud

All ratings8,149 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews822 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative26.3%

Clean Master

All ratings48 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.9%

Bugs and requests

pCloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent file syncing across devices
  • Issues with downloading and sharing files
  • Missing metadata and HEIC file support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved photo/video management and viewing
  • Background sync and auto-upload
  • Sorting and filtering options for files
  • Built-in text editor and note-taking
  • Gapless audio playback

Clean Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

pCloud

Subscriptions9
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • pCloud Encryption$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Month
  • Ultra 10TB Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • pCloud Encryption$49.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • pCloud Encryption$149.99
  • Premium$219.00
  • Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage$279.00
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  • Premium Plus$499.00
5 purchases

Clean Master

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly - Super Fast Cleaner$1.997 Days
  • Monthly - Cleaner for iPhone$5.991 Month
  • Annual- Smart Clean for iPhone$19.991 Year
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  • Annual- Free Storage for Phone3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Clean Master Lifetime Purchase$35.99

Questions

Is pCloud free?
pCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clean Master free?
Clean Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pCloud or Clean Master?
pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Clean Master averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.
Do pCloud or Clean Master have ads?
Clean Master shows ads; pCloud does not.
Which is updated more often, pCloud or Clean Master?
pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clean Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, pCloud was updated on September 26, 2026 and Clean Master on June 8, 2026.

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