Comparison

CleanManager vs Timean

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

Head to head
About

CleanManager

Features
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CleanManager Check-in app: By using the CleanManager app, your cleaning company’s administrator can create and configure NFC tags* at the workplaces and then the cleaning employees can check in and out of their cleaning tasks when they start and finish their tasks for the customer. Your employees and inspectors can also fill out reports, request absence, order cleaning products to the various workplaces through the app as well as attach photos as documentation for ongoing tasks. The administrator can do the following by using the app: - Start / stop tasks - Photo documentation - View work day / tasks - View information about work places and locations - View cleaning schedules, documents, reports and keys connected to workplaces - Fill out reports - Report transport - See and request vacation/absence - Create NFC tag* - Test NFC tag* - Order cleaning products The cleaning employee can do the following by using the app: - Start / stop tasks - Photo documentation - View work day / tasks - View information about workplaces and locations - View cleaning schedules, documents, reports and keys connected to workplaces - Fill out reports - Report transport - See and request vacation/absence - Order cleaning products Language: You can switch between the following languages in the app: - Danish - English - Swedish - German *NB: NFC technology is only available on iPhone 7 or newer models, however it is also possible to use the app without NFC technology. Important: You must have a CleanManager user and the Check-in module enabled on your subscription to use the app. You can create a free trial on: www.cleanmanager.dk.

About

Timean

Features
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Timean is the operations app for cleaning companies: time tracking, jobs on site, customer management and invoicing. All on the phone, even in a basement without reception. PLEASE NOTE: the user interface is in German only. Timean is sold to cleaning companies in Switzerland. FOR STAFF β€’ Clock in and out with one tap, offline as well β€’ Scan the QR code at a building and see immediately what needs doing β€’ Tick off tasks, leave notes and photos β€’ Report missing materials before they are forgotten β€’ Record expenses with a photo of the receipt β€’ Request holidays and see the remaining allowance β€’ Keep the next few days of assignments in view β€’ Open and share your payslip FOR MANAGEMENT β€’ Review and approve the team's hours β€’ Decide on holiday and expense requests β€’ Assign, move and cancel jobs, with absences in view β€’ Manage customers, properties, tasks and materials β€’ Create quotes and invoices, finalise them and send them as PDF β€’ Have reminder and covering texts suggested, with adjustable tone and length β€’ Issue receipts for cash payments β€’ Have employment contracts signed directly on the device β€’ Approve payroll runs β€’ Manage vehicles, appointments and damage reports β€’ Look up the company's key figures at any time ON IPAD On large screens a sidebar shows every area: the same app, more overview. KEEP WORKING WITHOUT A NETWORK Underground garage, basement, lift: recorded times, completed tasks and reports are stored on the device and transferred automatically as soon as there is reception again. Nothing is lost, nothing is booked twice. WHAT YOU NEED Timean is the companion app to an existing Timean installation at your company. On first launch you connect using your company address (QR code or identifier) and sign in with your account. Without access provided by your company the app cannot be used. More about Timean: https://timean.ch

Screenshots

CleanManager4 screens
Timean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timean at every 5 weeks against CleanManager's every 4 months. CleanManager's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CleanManager ships an update every 4 months, Timean every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CleanManager versus Timean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanManagerTimean
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCleanManager ApSDino Zukic

In-app purchases

None

CleanManager

No in-app purchases

None

Timean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CleanManager free?
CleanManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timean free?
Timean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CleanManager or Timean have ads?
Neither CleanManager nor Timean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CleanManager or Timean?
CleanManager ships an update every 4 months, and Timean every 5 weeks. Most recently, CleanManager was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timean on November 6, 2026.

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