# SpaceUp vs PDF Tools

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Tools at 5.0 against SpaceUp's 4.4. PDF Tools also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). SpaceUp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (157 vs 9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpaceUp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceUp has 157 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpaceUp ships an update every 4 days, PDF Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceUp | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceup-storage-cleaner-app/id6502935251/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-read-and-edit/id6745811413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [It-Folks LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652325010) | [Shilong Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185413008) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceup-storage-cleaner-app/id6502935251)

Free up device storage by deleting duplicate photos and videos, merging contacts, and compressing large files. Securely hide personal content in a PIN-protected vault to reclaim space and optimize your device's performance.

**Highlights:** Delete duplicate photos and videos, Compress large videos, Merge duplicate contacts, Secure file vault, Free up device storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Best Cleaner Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Best Cleaner Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Best Cleaner Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Best Cleaner Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Best Cleaner Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Best Cleaner Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-read-and-edit/id6745811413)

Edit, convert, and manage PDF files with features like OCR scanning, electronic signatures, and file merging. This tool allows for local processing without requiring a login, ensuring privacy and security for your documents.

**Highlights:** PDF to Word/Excel/TXT conversion, OCR scanning, Electronic signature, Merge and split PDFs, File encryption, Highlight and doodle on PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Permanent Member | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceUp free?

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

### Is PDF Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpaceUp or PDF Tools?

PDF Tools is rated higher. SpaceUp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while PDF Tools averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do SpaceUp or PDF Tools have ads?

PDF Tools shows ads; SpaceUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceUp or PDF Tools?

SpaceUp ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Tools weekly. Most recently, SpaceUp was updated on October 8, 2026 and PDF Tools on September 19, 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.*