Cleanmaster vs ScanX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cleanmaster
This utility app helps you manage your phone's storage by intelligently scanning your photo album for duplicates and similar images. It also aggregates screenshots and lists large video files, simplifying storage organization without complex settings.
- Intelligent photo scanning
- Duplicate and similar photo identification
- Screenshot aggregation
- Large video file listing
- Simple, out-of-the-box usability
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We are a simple and easy-to-use app that helps you manage your phone. We can intelligently scan your photo album to identify photos with similar compositions or duplicates; aggregate all screenshots on your phone with one click; and clearly list large video files that take up space. With no complex settings, it is ready to use right out of the box, focusing on solving your storage organization needs. Download now!
ScanX
This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, providing enhanced product details, price comparisons, and user ratings. It also supports two-factor authentication setup and generates one-time passwords securely offline.
- QR code and barcode scanning
- Enhanced product information
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) setup
- Time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation
- QR code generation
- Scan history
- Gallery recognition
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QR Code Scanner – Now with richer product info & built‑in 2FA. A lightweight, fast, and fully privacy‑respecting QR and barcode reader. No registration required – just open and scan. Recognize QR codes, barcodes, generate your own codes, and enjoy new power features. New in this version: More product information – Scan any product barcode or QR code to see enhanced details: specs, user ratings, price comparisons, and more. Two‑factor authentication (2FA) support – Add an extra security layer to your accounts. Scan QR codes to set up 2FA and generate time‑based one‑time passwords (TOTP) right inside the app. Key Features ·2FA Code Generator (New) – Scan a 2FA setup QR code to start generating secure, rotating verification codes – all offline and private. ·Fast Scanning – Use your device camera to scan QR codes and barcodes in real time, recognizing URLs, text, contact info, Wi‑Fi passwords, and now enriched product data. ·Gallery Recognition – Select images from your photo library to scan QR codes – perfect for codes you have already saved. ·Manual Input – Directly enter content to recognize or generate custom QR codes. ·QR Code Generator – Quickly turn text, URLs, and other content into QR codes for easy sharing or saving. ·Scan History – Automatically saves scan records locally on your device. Your history stays only with you. terms of use:https://sites.google.com/view/scanx-terms-of-use/home privacy policy:https://sites.google.com/view/scanxqr-privacy-policy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cleanmaster at none against ScanX's 3. Cleanmaster also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). ScanX's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScanX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Cleanmaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cleanmaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively.
Cleanmaster ships an update every 5 weeks, ScanX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cleanmaster | ScanX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shaanxi Saiwangdao Network Technology Co., Ltd | Brainstrom Limited |
Customer experience
Cleanmaster
ScanX
In-app purchases
Cleanmaster
No in-app purchases
ScanX
- ScanX3 Days trial$19.997 Days
- ScanX Monthly3 Days trial$39.991 Month
- ScanX One-time$99.90
