# Boost Cleaner vs XCleaner

The clearest difference is ads: XCleaner at none against Boost Cleaner's shown. XCleaner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Boost Cleaner's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boost Cleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and XCleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XCleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 154 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boost Cleaner | XCleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-cleaner-cleanup-storage/id6752844734/reviews) | **[4.5 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcleanerreduce-storage-usage/id6761365928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waterbit Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841306718) | [彬 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872239680) |

## What reviewers say

### Boost Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-cleaner-cleanup-storage/id6752844734)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize your photo library by removing duplicate images and compressing videos. Enhance your photos with AI tools for restoration, sharpening, and style experimentation. Protect your privacy with locked albums and manage contacts efficiently.

**Highlights:** Remove duplicate photos, Compress large videos, AI photo enhancement, Secure private albums, Merge duplicate contacts, Apply new styles

**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 | $15.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### XCleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcleanerreduce-storage-usage/id6761365928)

This app helps you manage your device's storage by cleaning up files and compressing videos. It also offers AI-powered photo enhancement tools to restore and improve your pictures, along with a utility toolbox for everyday tasks.

**Highlights:** Smart categorized file cleanup, AI photo restoration and enhancement, Video compression, All-in-one utility toolbox, App cache cleanup guidance, Widgets for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get full access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Get full access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all functions | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all functions | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Get full access | $49.99 | per month |
| Unlock all functions | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boost Cleaner free?

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

### Is XCleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boost Cleaner or XCleaner?

XCleaner is rated higher. Boost Cleaner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while XCleaner averages 4.5 from 154 ratings.

### Do Boost Cleaner or XCleaner have ads?

Boost Cleaner shows ads; XCleaner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boost Cleaner or XCleaner?

Boost Cleaner ships an update fortnightly, and XCleaner fortnightly. Most recently, Boost Cleaner was updated on October 16, 2026 and XCleaner on October 15, 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.*