# Deep Cleaner vs PDFNext

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDFNext at 100% against Deep Cleaner's 54%. PDFNext 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 2) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 PDFNext sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDFNext 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Deep Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDFNext's.

Deep Cleaner ships an update every 2 weeks, PDFNext every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Cleaner | PDFNext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-cleaner-phone-cleaning/id6742405001/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfnext-editor-and-reader/id6772680696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Queencross Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798200698) | [Engtech Software Solution Ltd .](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772680698) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Cleaner

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

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Productivity, #201 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


### PDFNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfnext-editor-and-reader/id6772680696)

Edit, read, scan, convert, sign, merge, and split PDF documents with a streamlined mobile interface. This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing your PDFs on the go.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Edit PDF files, Annotate documents, Convert images to PDF, Sign documents, Merge and split files

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $35.95 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Cleaner free?

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

### Is PDFNext free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deep Cleaner or PDFNext?

PDFNext is rated higher. Deep Cleaner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while PDFNext averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Deep Cleaner or PDFNext have ads?

Both Deep Cleaner and PDFNext show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Cleaner or PDFNext?

Deep Cleaner ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDFNext every 4 days. Most recently, Deep Cleaner was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDFNext on October 28, 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.*