# Deep Cleaner vs QR Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Scanner at 100% against Deep Cleaner's 53%. QR Scanner also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Deep Cleaner's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 7) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep Cleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Cleaner has 3.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Deep Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Scanner's.

Deep Cleaner ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Scanner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Cleaner | QR Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-cleaner-phone-cleaning/id6742405001/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scannerbarcode-code-app-ai/id6755075231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Queencross Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798200698) | [启鹏 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845107614) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-cleaner-phone-cleaning/id6742405001)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Productivity, #158 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps free up storage space on your device by intelligently cleaning your photo library. It uses AI to organize, enhance, and compress images and videos, and offers tools for photo editing and restoration.

**Highlights:** AI Photo Cleaner, Swipe to Organize Photos, AI Phone Cleaning Advisor, Video Compression, Object Removal, AI Portraits & Hairstyles, Photo Repair

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for cleaning up phone
- 🚀 Quick and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Misleading advertising about being free
- 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- More transparent pricing information


### 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 Deep Cleaner free?

Deep Cleaner 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, Deep Cleaner or QR Scanner?

QR Scanner is rated higher. Deep Cleaner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while QR Scanner averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Deep Cleaner or QR Scanner have ads?

Both Deep Cleaner and QR Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Cleaner or QR Scanner?

Deep Cleaner ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Scanner every 11 days. Most recently, Deep Cleaner was updated on October 25, 2026 and QR Scanner on October 24, 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.*