# Scan vs Glow Cleaner

The clearest difference is monetization model: Glow Cleaner at free with in-app purchases against Scan's subscription. Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (238 vs 29). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Glow Cleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 Scan against 4.6 for Glow Cleaner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 238 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan ships an update every 5 days, Glow Cleaner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan | Glow Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-scanner-app/id6474121786/reviews) | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-cleaner-clean-storage/id6738628548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **238** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 228 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flex App Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665600905) | [Kyrylo Kichenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851474580) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-scanner-app/id6474121786)

This app provides high-precision scanning for all major 1D and 2D barcode and QR code formats. It offers features like batch scanning, code creation, and organized library management for business and personal use.

**Highlights:** Instant QR and barcode recognition, Batch scan mode for multiple codes, Organized library with folders, QR code generator, Tagging system for scans, Offline mode access, Data export options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- 🚫 No ads or distractions
- 🌍 Works everywhere, even internationally
- 💡 Reliable and never lets users down


### Glow Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-cleaner-clean-storage/id6738628548)

Effortlessly declutter your iPhone with one-tap cleanup, duplicate photo removal, and video compression. Keep your device organized and running smoothly by freeing up valuable storage space.

**Highlights:** One-tap smart cleanup, Video compression, Similar photos cleanup, General photo cleanup, Screenshot cleanup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Full Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Features | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan free?

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

### Is Glow Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan or Glow Cleaner?

Glow Cleaner is rated higher. Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Glow Cleaner averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do Scan or Glow Cleaner have ads?

Neither Scan nor Glow Cleaner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan or Glow Cleaner?

Scan ships an update every 5 days, and Glow Cleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan was updated on October 15, 2026 and Glow Cleaner on September 18, 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.*