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Head-to-head

CLEAR vs Cleaner Guru

CLEAR 4.7★ · Free to download 75
Winner CLEAR
Cleaner Guru 4.5★ · Free + IAP 40

Choose CLEAR for a more reliable travel experience and Cleaner Guru for quick photo management.

Full reviews: CLEAR · Cleaner Guru

CLEAR offers a more consistent and user-friendly experience for travelers, while Cleaner Guru has significant issues with transparency and subscription practices. Users of CLEAR appreciate its ease of use and efficiency, whereas Cleaner Guru faces criticism for its pricing and functionality.

Head to head

features edge: CLEARR11R32R98R106
CLEAR Users find CLEAR's features, like fast airport processing, beneficial despite some glitches.
Cleaner Guru Cleaner Guru's features are often criticized for being behind a paywall and not functioning as promised.
ease of use edge: CLEARR5R30R69R112
CLEAR Many CLEAR users report that the app is easy to navigate and simplifies the travel process.
Cleaner Guru Cleaner Guru users frequently mention frustrations with the app's interface and unexpected charges.
reliability edge: CLEARR9R37R61R108
CLEAR CLEAR is generally seen as reliable, though some users report inconsistent service at airports.
Cleaner Guru Cleaner Guru is often described as unreliable, with many users experiencing issues with billing and app performance.
price/value edge: CLEARR43R55R64R106
CLEAR CLEAR's pricing is seen as justified by users who value the time saved at airports.
Cleaner Guru Cleaner Guru's pricing is viewed as excessive, with many users expressing dissatisfaction over unexpected charges.
support edge: CLEARR26R51R67R118
CLEAR CLEAR has received mixed reviews on customer support, with some users praising it while others report long wait times.
Cleaner Guru Cleaner Guru users often complain about poor customer service and difficulties in cancelling subscriptions.
Pick CLEAR if

you want a reliable travel app that simplifies airport processes.

Pick Cleaner Guru if

you are looking for a quick photo management tool and are okay with potential subscription issues.

Evidence note: While CLEAR has some negative reviews, they are often outweighed by positive experiences, particularly regarding its core functionality. Cleaner Guru's negative reviews are numerous and highlight significant issues with user experience and billing.

Frequently asked

Is CLEAR worth the money?
Many users believe CLEAR is worth the $200 annual fee due to the time saved at airport security, despite some complaints about inconsistent service.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R11] CLEAR 5/5 · US Easy: The app makes it very easy to travel
  2. [R32] CLEAR 5/5 · US No Long Lines!: We get to an airport and we see long lines to get through security. With CLEAR, we hardly break stride! It has never taken more than 1-2 minutes. Really.
  3. [R98] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US Must Pay To Use: App seems to have useful features, but even the simplest of them are behind a paywall. It identifies similar photos, which is great, but it won't let you delete them without paying, which defeats the whole purpose.
  4. [R106] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US Not worth even downloading the app: Cleaner Guru is one of the most overpriced apps I’ve ever downloaded. The weekly subscription cost is absurd and ends up being more expensive than paying for actual cloud storage services that provide far more value. Charging users every week for basic phone cleaning features feels excessive and difficult to justify. The app may work as advertised, but the pric
  5. [R5] CLEAR 5/5 · US So simple: A smooth simple task to keep updated
  6. [R30] CLEAR 5/5 · US Simple: Very easy to use and upload info. Took me 1 minute.
  7. [R69] Cleaner Guru 3/5 · US this is so annoying: i HATE this app. i’ve been deleting about 550 photos for the past half an hour or so, just to find out you need to PAY to delete all of them. no warning, nothing. i did all that for absolutely no reason whatsoever. i’m not paying for deleting things i could do on my own. genuinely grow up.
  8. [R112] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US Save your money this thing is just a sham: I downloaded this and started deleting emails through the app and I was surprised at the total number of emails it said I had and that it was deleting. Yet when I came out of the app my total emails in my email app had not changed after thousands of emails, claiming to have been deleted. Total garbage.
  9. [R9] CLEAR 3/5 · US Austin 👎🏼: It’s great when it works. And then there’s days like today where the regular line is literally faster than the one we’re paying for. I think about a third of the time it’s not worth it.
  10. [R37] CLEAR 1/5 · US Paying for nothing: So CLEAR originally told me that my terminal would have a clear lane at JFK. Today I get a notice that my flight is being delayed a half an hour and now the app is saying that there’s no clear lane at my terminal. So basically I’m paying $200 for nothing. Absolutely the worst. This is a rip off. Save yourself the $200 and stick to TSA pre-check.
  11. [R61] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US Scam: It will not delete off my phone and it keeps charging my phone every day
  12. [R108] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US Horrible!: I downloaded this app one time and I couldn’t get into my phone for a month!!!! It wouldn’t work and put a message on my screen that said phone use not available!!!! It kept my phone like that for a month straight!!!! And I never received a refund for it!!!! Would not recommend for your iPhone!!!!! Or any other phone it’s just a horrible app!!!!DO NOT USE!!!!
  13. [R43] CLEAR 2/5 · US Be aware TSA pre is free only if paid within a short period of clear+ payment.: We enjoyed using CLEAR plus on a trip and got the trial when we left as well as on our return 10 days later. Clear kept showing me an ad to get TSA pre-check for free. So I set the appointment and paid my money to TSA pre-check, I even called CLEAR to make sure of the process. It didn’t qualify because they have to be
  14. [R55] CLEAR 2/5 · US Reduced hours of operation (not available 24/7), not available in all airports or terminals: As the title says, these are some of the issues with the CLEAR Passes. Honestly TSA pre-check passes might be your best bet and they’re cheaper. What’s the point of getting these? if they’re not going to be open 24 seven at the airport, given how expensive they are.
  15. [R64] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US Ridiculous price: 799 per week is absolutely ridiculous for something like this.
  16. [R26] CLEAR 5/5 · US Customer Support: Great support at the airport and on the app. Thank you!
  17. [R51] CLEAR 2/5 · US Support takes 3 days to respond: Trying to recover my account and used their chat. Was advised to send an email. Received automatic reply saying someone will get back to me in 3 business days.
  18. [R67] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US now: Won’t let me get rid of stuff i want to and i want to cancel my plan NOW!
  19. [R118] Cleaner Guru 1/5 · US Unhappy customer: I was offered a free trial and was still charged even though I canceled before the trial was over.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store