# Cleaner Mate vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cleaner Mate at free with in-app purchases against QR Code Reader's subscription. Cleaner Mate also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 1.3K). QR Code Reader's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleaner Mate sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader 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 — 4.5 for Cleaner Mate against 4.6 for QR Code Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Cleaner Mate's written reviews are positive against 87% of QR Code Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleaner Mate | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-mate-clean-storage/id1667252943/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 99 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dylan Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274238088) | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleaner Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleaner-mate-clean-storage/id1667252943)

Free up valuable storage space on your device by identifying and deleting duplicate photos and videos. Optimize your phone's performance for a faster, smoother experience and receive tips to extend battery life.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and video detection, One-tap deletion of duplicates, Phone performance optimization, Battery saving tips and guides, Storage analysis

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cleaner Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Cleaner Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium LifeTime 39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium - LifeTime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for cleaning up photos
- 👍 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Helped free up storage
- 👍 Accurate and uncomplicated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charges for free trial period
- ❓ Unclear if original files are deleted along with duplicates

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide detailed product information, including price comparisons and authenticity verification. It also allows for the generation of custom QR codes for various data types.

**Highlights:** Instant price checks across major platforms, Detailed product information (nutrition, allergens), Barcode authenticity verification, Batch scanning and image import, Customizable QR code generator, Scan history and favorites, Export scan results to CSV/Excel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleaner Mate free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cleaner Mate or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. Cleaner Mate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Cleaner Mate or QR Code Reader have ads?

Both Cleaner Mate and QR Code Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cleaner Mate or QR Code Reader?

Cleaner Mate ships an update every 10 days, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Cleaner Mate was updated on October 20, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 22, 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.*