# GoCleaner vs QR Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Scanner at 100% against GoCleaner's 51%. QR Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GoCleaner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoCleaner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and QR Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoCleaner has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of GoCleaner's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Scanner's.

GoCleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoCleaner | QR Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocleaner-boost-phone-storage/id6473882790/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scannerbarcode-code-app-ai/id6755075231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TANTICK LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784128431) | [启鹏 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845107614) |

## What reviewers say

### GoCleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocleaner-boost-phone-storage/id6473882790)

This app helps you free up phone storage by cleaning junk files, duplicate photos, and large videos. It also offers features for managing files, organizing your calendar, and protecting your privacy.

**Highlights:** One-click junk file cleanup, Duplicate and similar photo cleanup, Large video file removal, Invalid calendar schedule cleanup, Privacy file manager, Efficient file management, Personalized interface skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic VIP-weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Pro 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Offer - Weekly VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Cleaner Pro 1 Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Offer - Quarterly VIP | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Basic VIP-Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Cleaner Pro 1 Year | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful cleaning functionality
- 🚀 Efficient one-click cleaning
- 💡 Useful for managing storage space

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not actually free, requires paid subscription
- 🚫 Misleading claims about being free

**Reported bugs**

- Unclear if it can remove viruses
- Concerns about accessing photos and contacts

**Requested features**

- Improve transparency about pricing
- Offer more affordable subscription options


### QR Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scannerbarcode-code-app-ai/id6755075231)

This app quickly scans QR and barcodes from your camera or photo library. It also allows you to generate custom QR codes with various options. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera scanning, Image recognition from photo library, Customizable QR code generation, Local history records, Sharing and export options, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoCleaner free?

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

### Is QR Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoCleaner or QR Scanner?

QR Scanner is rated higher. GoCleaner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while QR Scanner averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do GoCleaner or QR Scanner have ads?

QR Scanner shows ads; GoCleaner does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoCleaner or QR Scanner?

GoCleaner ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, GoCleaner was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR Scanner on July 17, 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.*