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Best phone cleaner apps for Android

A phone cleaner app frees up storage by finding junk files, leftover cache and duplicate photos, then deleting what you don't need in a few steps.

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50 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Files by Google

    Google LLC

    4.5 out of 5 (9.1M) 5B+ installs

    A free, ad-free file manager that makes clearing space and sharing files offline easy for everyday Android users.

    Download Now: Files by Google Read our review of Files by Google

  2. Number 2: Phone Cleaner - AI Cleaner

    Brain Trust

    4.8 out of 5 (748.3K) 50M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported cleaner that consolidates junk scanning, duplicate detection, app management and file browsing into one practical tool.

    Download Now: Phone Cleaner - AI Cleaner Read our review of Phone Cleaner - AI Cleaner
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  1. Number 3: AVG Cleaner – Storage Cleaner

    AVG Mobile

    4.6 out of 5 (2M) 100M+ installs

    A broad, free storage cleaner whose app and photo analysis justify the install for phones that keep filling up.

    Download Now: AVG Cleaner – Storage Cleaner Read our review of AVG Cleaner – Storage Cleaner

  2. Number 4: CCleaner – Phone Cleaner

    Piriform

    4.5 out of 5 (3.1M) 100M+ installs

    A broad, free Android cleanup tool that suits anyone whose storage, battery or photo library needs regular attention.

    Download Now: CCleaner – Phone Cleaner Read our review of CCleaner – Phone Cleaner

  3. Number 5: Cleaner Goal

    Zheng Hongyi

    4.5 out of 5 (85K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported Android utility that sorts your files by type, manages apps and clears junk in one place.

    Download Now: Cleaner Goal Read our review of Cleaner Goal

  4. Number 6: Cleanup Your Phone

    DOSA Apps

    4.5 out of 5 (265.4K) 10M+ installs

    A focused, free storage cleaner for anyone whose phone fills up with large videos and photos.

    Download Now: Cleanup Your Phone Read our review of Cleanup Your Phone
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  1. Number 7: Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner

    Deep Flow Apps

    4.4 out of 5 (352.4K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported cleaner that fits well on phones where duplicate photos and large videos are eating the storage.

    Download Now: Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner Read our review of Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner

  2. Number 8: Ultimate Cleaner Pro

    ChenTech

    4.4 out of 5 (122K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported cleanup tool for people who want routine junk removal without learning Android's storage layout.

    Download Now: Ultimate Cleaner Pro Read our review of Ultimate Cleaner Pro

  3. Number 9: 8Super App Manager & Cleaner

    86Apps

    4.5 out of 5 (183.1K) 5M+ installs

    A free, widely installed Android cleaner that audits app permissions and clears cache, duplicates and junk in one place.

    Download Now: 8Super App Manager & Cleaner Read our review of 8Super App Manager & Cleaner

  4. Number 10: Cleaner Antivirus VPN Cleaner

    Cleaner + Antivirus + VPN company

    4.8 out of 5 (678.9K) 10M+ installs

    A free all-in-one maintenance app for Android users who want scanning, cleaning, a VPN and file management in one install.

    Download Now: Cleaner Antivirus VPN Cleaner Read our review of Cleaner Antivirus VPN Cleaner

More of the best phone cleaner apps

  1. 11 AI Cleaner - Phone Cleaner GRIMLAX TRADE, S.L. 4.3 10M+
  2. 12 Cleaner Toolbox SELBY TEAM 4.3 10M+
  3. 13 Security Phone Cleaner NGAT-NGAT 4.6 1M+
  4. 14 Cleaner Elite Carlina Team 4.3 5M+
  5. 15 Phone Storage Clean Ureno Tree Service Inc 4.5 1M+
  6. 16 HyperClean AI YIXIANG 4.5 1M+
  7. 17 Clean Sweep Master ZJDevKing 4.2 5M+
  8. 18 Clean Up Phone Storage: CleanX TapSuite 4.4 1M+
  9. 19 Delete apps - Easy Uninstall DOSA Apps 4.4 1M+
  10. 20 TrendClean - Storage Cleaner MARO APPS 4.1 10M+
  11. 21 Quick Clean Plus StarOnline 4.4 1M+
  12. 22 Phone Cleaner AI & Antivirus Global Antivirus Security 4.0 10M+
  13. 23 Junk Cleaner Pro ByteWizard 4.3 1M+
  14. 24 Clean Sweep Plus StarOnline 4.2 1M+
  15. 25 MiraClean Lite - File Cleaner NOVAGE DEV 3.9 10M+
  16. 26 Max Cleaner FWP Bigtime 4.3 1M+
  17. 27 Phone Cleaner Junk Scan theblue llc 4.6 100K+
  18. 28 Cleaner Guard Sanfro Workteam 4.1 1M+
  19. 29 Clean Toolkit StarsStars Vision 4.1 1M+
  20. 30 PrivaClean — Phone Cleaner Ahmed Abou Zamil 4.2 1M+
  21. 31 Flash Clean: Storage & Memory FRODO VENTURES LIMITED 4.3 500K+
  22. 32 MiraClean - File Manager NOVAGE DEV 3.7 10M+
  23. 33 Deep Clean Elite PDI Turbo 4.0 1M+
  24. 34 Keep Clean - File Master Beijing Yuexi Qingfeng Culture Media Co., Ltd. 4.0 1M+
  25. 35 Phone Cleaner Launcher XHDeveloper 4.5 100K+
  26. 36 AlphaClean: Junk Cleaner Ovifocus Limited 4.0 1M+
  27. 37 Cleanup Master Alpha Black Car Services Inc 2 4.6 100K+
  28. 38 CleanNow Sudhakar Chippa 4.6 100K+
  29. 39 CleanLoom BetterFly Games 3.5 10M+
  30. 40 Quick Clean - Space Cleaner SyberTown 4.3 1M+
  31. 41 Turbo Cleaner - Junk Clean CN CodeHub 3.8 1M+
  32. 42 MaxClean - Cleaner & Manager IMPACTSOLTER 3.6 5M+
  33. 43 Antivirus Flux Leslies Gaming 4.1 10M+
  34. 44 Total Cleaner: Home Launcher Dev Rez 3.9 500K+
  35. 45 MiraManager - File Manager SQUARE CLOUD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 4.3 100K+
  36. 46 Easy Antivirus - clean virus TAICHI 4.3 1M+
  37. 47 CleanBoost - Junk Cleaner Fadilo Studio 3.5 10M+
  38. 48 Phone Cleaner Omareyah Team 4.1 100K+
  39. 49 Phone Junk Files Clear DingBAng 3.9 100K+
  40. 50 Space Cleaner KAJO TECH 3.6 100K+
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About phone cleaner apps

They suit anyone whose phone is too full for new photos, apps or updates, or who wants a simple way to tidy up. Some focus on quick junk cleanup, while others specialize in finding duplicate or similar photos. They differ in how thoroughly they scan and in whether key features are free or paid. Control over deletions varies as well, from a single clean-up button to a list you can review item by item, which matters when a scan flags something you meant to keep.

What to look for

  • Check how the app handles duplicate photos: does it show previews and let you select which copies to keep, or does it delete automatically?
  • Look at the junk file categories it targets, such as cache, residual files, and obsolete downloads, and whether you can review items before removal.
  • See if the app asks for broad storage permissions and why, since a cleaner needs access to your files to work.
  • Consider whether the free version limits scans or deletions, and what the paid upgrade unlocks.
  • Check if the app works offline, as some cleaners rely on cloud analysis for photo matching.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.