Comparison

QRCodesEX vs Cleaner

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

Head to head
About

QRCodesEX

Features
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QR code with password This app allows you to create and read regular QR codes and password-protected QR codes. If it has a password, it will be AES encrypted and cannot be read by other apps. Would you like to create a secure QR code with this app? (The camera image is displayed in the white area in the third screenshot)

About

Cleaner

This utility app uses AI to scan your device and identify junk files, cache data, and clutter from social media apps. It offers one-tap cleanup to free up storage space and improve performance, with all processing done on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • AI-powered junk file detection
  • On-device privacy processing
  • Cache cleaning for popular apps
  • Social media clutter removal
  • One-tap cleanup functionality
Features
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Cleaner is a powerful app that helps you free up space and keep your device running smoothly. With advanced AI technology, it scans your storage and finds the best way to clean up junk, remove clutter, and improve performance. Key Features - AI-Powered Cleaning – Automatically finds and removes unnecessary files to free up space. - On-Device Processing – All scans happen on your device, keeping your data 100% private. - Cache Cleaning – Clears system junk and app cache from Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Netflix, and more. - Social Clean – Removes useless media and clutter from your social media apps for better performance. - One-Tap Cleanup – Just press one button, and CleanMeUp does the rest. At Lilucat, we designed Cleaner to be safe, fast, and easy to use. No complex settings, no data leaving your device. Just a simple way to keep your phone clean. * In order to use Cleaner Pro you need to purchase the annual or weekly service. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://cleaner.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://cleaner.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

QRCodesEX3 screens
Cleaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRCodesEX at none against Cleaner's 3. QRCodesEX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Cleaner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months). On price 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. Cleaner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. QRCodesEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCodesEX ships an update every 9 months, Cleaner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
QRCodesEX versus Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCodesEXCleaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (51 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—51 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiro KamiyamaLilucat

In-app purchases

None

QRCodesEX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cleaner

Subscriptions2
  • Cleaner Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Cleaner Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cleaner Pro$39.99

Questions

Is QRCodesEX free?
QRCodesEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cleaner free?
Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRCodesEX or Cleaner have ads?
Cleaner shows ads; QRCodesEX does not.
Which is updated more often, QRCodesEX or Cleaner?
QRCodesEX ships an update every 9 months, and Cleaner every 4 days. Most recently, QRCodesEX was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cleaner on November 5, 2026.

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