# Photo Cleaner vs QR Code Reader & Barcode ·

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader & Barcode · at 5.0 against Photo Cleaner's 4.6. QR Code Reader & Barcode · also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Photo Cleaner's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Cleaner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader & Barcode · sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader & Barcode · holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Cleaner has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Cleaner | QR Code Reader & Barcode · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-cleaner-swipe-cleanup/id6746700862/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-barcode/id6747325884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Elatabany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814429185) | [Shenzhen Force Mars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542930582) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-cleaner-swipe-cleanup/id6746700862)

This app uses AI to scan your photo library, identify duplicates, blurry shots, and similar images. It allows you to quickly swipe to delete unwanted files and reclaim significant storage space on your device.

**Highlights:** AI duplicate detection, Blurry photo identification, Swipe-to-delete interface, Smart filters for specific media, Safe review and confirmation mode, Storage space optimization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (All Access) - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (All Access) - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro (All Access) - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| All Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### QR Code Reader & Barcode ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-barcode/id6747325884)

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. Create personalized codes for Wi-Fi, URLs, and contacts, and save them for later. Features include text recognition and instant translation for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Instant QR code and barcode scanning, QR code generation for various formats, Save and manage scanned/created codes, Text recognition (OCR), Instant text translation, Customizable QR code styles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Month Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Cleaner free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader & Barcode · free?

QR Code Reader & Barcode · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Cleaner or QR Code Reader & Barcode ·?

QR Code Reader & Barcode · is rated higher. Photo Cleaner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while QR Code Reader & Barcode · averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo Cleaner or QR Code Reader & Barcode · have ads?

Neither Photo Cleaner nor QR Code Reader & Barcode · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Cleaner or QR Code Reader & Barcode ·?

Photo Cleaner ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader & Barcode · every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo Cleaner was updated on October 26, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Barcode · on October 11, 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.*