# Cleanout vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cleanout at 100% against PDF Reader's 50%. Cleanout also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Reader's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleanout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cleanout holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanout has 192 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cleanout's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDF Reader's.

Cleanout ships an update every 10 days, PDF Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanout | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanoutphone-storage-cleaner/id6747390195/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-smart-reader/id6756703231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 243 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [digital roots technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734620357) | [truong nguyen xuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/552933291) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanoutphone-storage-cleaner/id6747390195)

This app helps you free up storage space on your phone by automatically detecting and deleting duplicate or blurry photos, compressing videos, and merging duplicate contacts. It also offers a secure vault for private media and tools to identify and remove large files.

**Highlights:** Clean similar and duplicate photos, Compress videos and photos, Secret vault for private media, Merge duplicate contacts, Delete large files, AI-powered scanning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-smart-reader/id6756703231)

This app is a fast and lightweight document viewer for PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. It offers smart file management, offline access, and easy sharing, making it ideal for students and professionals. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like search, bookmarks, and dark mode.

**Highlights:** All-in-one document viewer (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT), Smart file manager, Offline document access, Fast and smooth performance, Search and bookmarking, Dark mode support, Easy document sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription - 1 week | $19.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanout free?

Cleanout 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, Cleanout or PDF Reader?

Cleanout is rated higher. Cleanout averages 4.5 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cleanout or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; Cleanout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cleanout or PDF Reader?

Cleanout ships an update every 10 days, and PDF Reader every 4 days. Most recently, Cleanout was updated on September 27, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 23, 2026.

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