# XCleaner vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: XCleaner at 4.4 against PDF Reader's 3.5. XCleaner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (93 vs 13). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XCleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XCleaner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCleaner has 93 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XCleaner ships an update every 11 days, PDF Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XCleaner | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcleanerreduce-storage-usage/id6761365928/reviews)** | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彬 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872239680) | [Duc Duong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580090879) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766)

Easily scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Convert images to PDF, extract text with OCR, and sign your documents. Organize files with merging, splitting, and password protection.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert photos to PDF, Extract text with OCR, Edit and annotate PDFs, Sign documents, Merge and split PDFs, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XCleaner free?

XCleaner 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, XCleaner or PDF Reader?

XCleaner is rated higher. XCleaner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do XCleaner or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; XCleaner does not.

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

XCleaner ships an update every 11 days, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, XCleaner was updated on September 15, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 18, 2026.

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