# Deep Cleaner vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Reader at free with in-app purchases against Deep Cleaner's subscription. PDF Reader also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 54%). Deep Cleaner's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 109). 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 PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deep Cleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Cleaner has 3.7K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Deep Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 75% of PDF Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deep Cleaner ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Cleaner | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-cleaner-phone-cleaning/id6742405001/reviews)** | [4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | #207 |
| Size | 166 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Queencross Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798200698) | [Duc Duong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580090879) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Cleaner

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

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · 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


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Features include OCR text extraction, annotation tools, digital signatures, and file organization.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert photos to PDF, Extract text with OCR, Annotate and highlight PDFs, Add digital signatures, Merge and split PDFs, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Cleaner free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deep Cleaner or PDF Reader?

Deep Cleaner is rated higher. Deep Cleaner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.2 from 109 ratings.

### Do Deep Cleaner or PDF Reader have ads?

Both Deep Cleaner and PDF Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Cleaner or PDF Reader?

Deep Cleaner ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deep Cleaner was updated on November 4, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Deep Cleaner or PDF Reader?

Deep Cleaner currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and PDF Reader at #207. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*