# MegaClean vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is ads: MegaClean at none against PDF Reader's shown. MegaClean also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (186 vs 41). PDF Reader's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MegaClean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

MegaClean holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 186 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of MegaClean's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDF Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MegaClean ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MegaClean | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megacleancleaner-and-compressor/id6770396797/reviews)** | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-ocr-scan/id6774545766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#79** |
| Size | 59 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharpmobi ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671981018) | [Duc Duong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580090879) |

## What reviewers say

### MegaClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megacleancleaner-and-compressor/id6770396797)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you declutter your device by finding similar media, removing unwanted files, and compressing various file types. It offers a private space for sensitive photos and videos, making it easier to manage your storage.

**Highlights:** Find similar photos and videos, Compress various file types, Clean screenshots and recordings, Review large media files, Private space for media

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $49.99 | per year |


### PDF Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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 MegaClean free?

MegaClean 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, MegaClean or PDF Reader?

MegaClean is rated higher. MegaClean averages 4.3 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do MegaClean or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; MegaClean does not.

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

MegaClean ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, MegaClean was updated on October 14, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MegaClean or PDF Reader?

MegaClean currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and PDF Reader at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*