# Cleanmaster vs PDF Reader & Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cleanmaster at none against PDF Reader & Editor's 4. Cleanmaster also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). PDF Reader & Editor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader & Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Cleanmaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Reader & Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanmaster has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cleanmaster ships an update every 5 weeks, PDF Reader & Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanmaster | PDF Reader & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanmaster-smartclean/id6758653639/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-ora-docs/id6764726056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaanxi Saiwangdao Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855798461) | [INFINITYORIGIN PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886758412) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanmaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanmaster-smartclean/id6758653639)

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.

**Highlights:** Intelligent photo scanning, Duplicate and similar photo identification, Screenshot aggregation, Large video file listing, Simple, out-of-the-box usability

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Reader & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-ora-docs/id6764726056)

This app consolidates various document types, including office files, text, code, and media, into a single, lightweight application. It offers reading, basic editing for text formats, and smart file management with quick search and sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Supports PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and eBooks, Handles TXT, Markdown, CSV, JSON, and XML, Previews images, videos, and audio files, Smart file management and organization, Deep-scan search functionality, Basic text and Markdown editing, One-tap sharing to cloud storage and apps

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanmaster free?

Cleanmaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Reader & Editor free?

PDF Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cleanmaster or PDF Reader & Editor?

PDF Reader & Editor is rated higher. Cleanmaster averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PDF Reader & Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cleanmaster or PDF Reader & Editor have ads?

Both Cleanmaster and PDF Reader & Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cleanmaster or PDF Reader & Editor?

Cleanmaster ships an update every 5 weeks, and PDF Reader & Editor weekly. Most recently, Cleanmaster was updated on September 7, 2026 and PDF Reader & Editor on September 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.*