# XCleaner vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is price: XCleaner at Free against PDF Scanner's $4.99. XCleaner also leads on ratings volume (154 vs 1). PDF Scanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

XCleaner is free to download; PDF Scanner costs $4.99 up front. XCleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCleaner has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XCleaner ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XCleaner | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcleanerreduce-storage-usage/id6761365928/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-ai-ocr/id6785408517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彬 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872239680) | [浩浩 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688965369) |

## 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 Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-ai-ocr/id6785408517)

Transform your device into a powerful AI scanner. Effortlessly capture documents, extract text with OCR, summarize content, and get answers from your files. Stay organized and productive whether for work, study, or personal use.

**Highlights:** AI Document Scanning, High-Quality PDF Creation, OCR Text Recognition, AI Document Summarization, AI Chat with Files, Key Information Extraction, Export and Share Scans

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XCleaner free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner free?

PDF Scanner costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XCleaner or PDF Scanner?

PDF Scanner is rated higher. XCleaner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XCleaner or PDF Scanner have ads?

Neither XCleaner nor PDF Scanner shows ads.

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

XCleaner ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, XCleaner was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Scanner 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.*