# AVG Mobile Security vs CCleaner

The clearest difference is ads: AVG Mobile Security at none against CCleaner's shown. AVG Mobile Security also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 27%) and ratings volume (78K vs 3.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AVG Mobile Security sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CCleaner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AVG Mobile Security against 4.6 for CCleaner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AVG Mobile Security has 78K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of AVG Mobile Security's written reviews are positive against 27% of CCleaner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVG Mobile Security | CCleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avg-mobile-security/id1473934066/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccleaner-phone-cleaner/id6450901367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 26.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 473 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AVG eCommerce CY Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/719038807) | [Piriform](https://appshunter.io/developer/499268464) |

## What reviewers say

### AVG Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avg-mobile-security/id1473934066)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Safeguard your digital life with features like identity protection, a secure photo vault, and Wi-Fi scanning. Get instant alerts for leaked passwords and browse privately with a built-in VPN. Protect your sensitive information from online threats.

**Highlights:** Identity Protection for leaked passwords, Encrypted Photo Vault, Wi-Fi Security Scanner, Secure Browsing with VPN (Premium), Real-time notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium | $15.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium tier | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $28.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 year Ultimate | $29.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 year Ultimate | $39.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides basic security protection
- 💡 Useful features like VPN and photo vault

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔋 Slows down device performance
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model and upselling tactics
- ❌ Unreliable protection and detection capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disconnects frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Incorrect threat detection and false positives

**Requested features**

- Improve VPN reliability and connection speeds
- Add more detailed scanning and reporting capabilities
- Provide better customer support and communication


### CCleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccleaner-phone-cleaner/id6450901367)

This app helps you declutter your device by cleaning up photos, videos, and contacts to reclaim storage space. It offers features to organize your media library, compress large files, and secure sensitive content in a private vault. The intuitive interface makes it easy to free up space with just a few taps.

**Highlights:** Media Cleaner, Contact Cleaner, Photo and Video Optimizer, Clean Share, Quick Clean, Secret Files

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CCleaner Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CCleaner Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual limited offer | $22.99 | per year |
| CCleaner Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| CCleaner Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful photo/video management
- 👍 Great on PC, works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to PC version
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 🤷‍♂️ Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting contacts and data unexpectedly
- Inability to use license key on iOS
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to clear cache and junk files
- Option to recover deleted contacts and data
- Support for license key activation on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVG Mobile Security free?

AVG Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CCleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AVG Mobile Security or CCleaner?

AVG Mobile Security is rated higher. AVG Mobile Security averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while CCleaner averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do AVG Mobile Security or CCleaner have ads?

CCleaner shows ads; AVG Mobile Security does not.

### Which is updated more often, AVG Mobile Security or CCleaner?

AVG Mobile Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and CCleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, AVG Mobile Security was updated on October 28, 2026 and CCleaner on October 27, 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.*