# Smart Cleanup vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 5.0 against Smart Cleanup's 4.5. PDF Reader also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Smart Cleanup's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Cleanup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Cleanup has 287 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Cleanup | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cleanup-storage-cleaner/id6747028367/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-sign/id6761097664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 44 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kateryna Ialynna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819455705) | [Quynh Trang Pham Doan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880613796) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Cleanup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cleanup-storage-cleaner/id6747028367)

Free up device storage by organizing and removing duplicate photos, videos, and large files. Quickly identify and delete unnecessary media and manage contacts. Monitor storage with home screen widgets for a cleaner, more organized phone.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and video removal, Large file identification, Swipe-to-delete gallery cleaner, Duplicate contact merging, Home screen storage widgets, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free — Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Promo Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan — Save 89% | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-sign/id6761097664)

Easily manage your PDF files on your phone with tools for reading, editing, signing, and converting documents. Import files, use the camera, and access recent documents quickly. Convert various file types to PDF and perform essential PDF management tasks like merging and splitting.

**Highlights:** Sign documents, Add text to PDFs, Highlight and underline content, Convert Docs/Excel/Img to PDF, Merge and split PDFs, Compress and extract PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Sale | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Cleanup free?

Smart Cleanup 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, Smart Cleanup or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. Smart Cleanup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smart Cleanup or PDF Reader have ads?

Both Smart Cleanup and PDF Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Cleanup or PDF Reader?

Smart Cleanup ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Cleanup was updated on October 28, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 29, 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.*