# Smart Cleaner vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scanner at 5.0 against Smart Cleaner's 4.4. PDF Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Cleaner's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Cleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Cleaner has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Cleaner ships an update every 6 days, PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Cleaner | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cleaner-quickclear/id6720739614/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerfile-converter/id6757076778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TapWyze Global LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869607993) | [Wuhan MiaoQu Time Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808634236) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cleaner-quickclear/id6720739614)

This app helps free up storage space on your device by identifying and removing duplicate or similar photos and videos. It also offers tools to compress media, manage contacts, and test internet speed.

**Highlights:** Duplicate and similar photo removal, Duplicate and similar video removal, Media compression, Contact management and backup, Private space for secured items, Internet speed test, Customizable charging animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Cleaner Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cleaner Pro 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart Cleaner Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Cleaner Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Cleaner Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerfile-converter/id6757076778)

Streamline document management with a comprehensive mobile office solution. Convert, edit, sign, and optimize PDFs and other file formats with advanced OCR and smart compression.

**Highlights:** Convert between Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, and PDF, High-fidelity OCR for text extraction and layout preservation, Add electronic signatures and custom text, Merge and split documents, Real-time filters for document optimization, Smart file compression for sharing, Multi-format export options

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Permanent | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Cleaner free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Cleaner or PDF Scanner?

PDF Scanner is rated higher. Smart Cleaner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smart Cleaner or PDF Scanner have ads?

Smart Cleaner shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Cleaner or PDF Scanner?

Smart Cleaner ships an update every 6 days, and PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Cleaner was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 30, 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.*