# Cleanzy vs PDF Tools

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Tools at 5.0 against Cleanzy's 4.5. PDF Tools also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). Cleanzy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (101 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleanzy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanzy has 101 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cleanzy ships an update every 10 days, PDF Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanzy | PDF Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanzy-ai-phone-cleaner/id6745503666/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-read-and-edit/id6745811413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apero Technologies Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740698764) | [Shilong Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185413008) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanzy-ai-phone-cleaner/id6745503666)

This app uses AI to help you declutter your phone by identifying and deleting duplicate photos, videos, and emails. It also organizes your contacts and offers quick access via Siri.

**Highlights:** AI-powered duplicate photo and video detection, Email clutter organization and spam removal, Duplicate and incomplete contact management, Swipe to delete/keep photos, Siri voice command integration, Storage space optimization

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $31.49 | 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, Vision Pro support

**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 Cleanzy free?

Cleanzy 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, Cleanzy or PDF Tools?

PDF Tools is rated higher. Cleanzy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while PDF Tools averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Cleanzy or PDF Tools have ads?

PDF Tools shows ads; Cleanzy does not.

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

Cleanzy ships an update every 10 days, and PDF Tools weekly. Most recently, Cleanzy was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Tools on October 26, 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.*