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What 2,863 reviewers say about Avast Cleanup
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We analysed 2,863 English-language reviews of Avast Cleanup from the US and UK. They average 3.77 stars, and 26.4% are 1 or 2 stars. The top complaint in those low ratings is billing, trials and cancelling (31.8%), then ads, pop-ups and pushy screens (25.6%). Among 4–5★ reviews, the most common praise is that it works (26.6%).
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How do people rate Avast Cleanup?
The reviews were collected on 25 Oct 2026: 2,863 from Google Play, dated Sep 2018 to Oct 2026. Avast Cleanup averages 3.77 stars, 0.32 stars above the 3.45 average of the 17 cleaner apps we analysed.
| Rating | Reviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5★ | 1,606 | 56.1% |
| 4★ | 314 | 11% |
| 3★ | 186 | 6.5% |
| 2★ | 200 | 7% |
| 1★ | 557 | 19.5% |
What do unhappy Avast Cleanup users complain about?
| Complaint | Share of 1–2★ reviews | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Billing, trials and cancelling | 31.8% | 241 |
| Ads, pop-ups and pushy screens | 25.6% | 194 |
| The app not working or doing little | 18.9% | 143 |
| Slowness, crashes and bugs | 12.7% | 96 |
| A paywall before the app does anything useful | 8.9% | 67 |
| Privacy and permission worries | 6.3% | 48 |
Billing, trials and cancelling leads for Avast Cleanup, at 31.8% of its low ratings against 35.1% across all 17 apps; ads, pop-ups and pushy screens follows at 25.6% (all apps: 11.9%).
Within the 241 billing complaints, 14.1% mention refunds and bank disputes, 12% mention can't cancel or still charged after uninstalling and 10% mention the weekly price.
What do Avast Cleanup users like?
Of the 1,920 reviews with 4 or 5 stars, 26.6% say it works, 9.4% say it is easy to use and 7.9% say it is fast.
What Avast Cleanup reviewers say, in their own words
- "use ccleaner or any reputable app instead of this. save your money and time by avoiding avast in entirety" (1★, Google Play, US, May 2026)
- "simple and easy to use. only downside is occasional ads, but they can be removed by paying subscription" (4★, Google Play, US, Aug 2025)
- "My phone starts running slow and rebooting doesn't work I just run a deep clean and it cleans it right up." (5★, Google Play, US, Jan 2026)
- "I love avast cleanup. it's amazing and simple to use, even without having to pay extra." (5★, Google Play, US, Feb 2026)
- "easy to navigate and seems effective" (5★, Google Play, US, Jan 2026)
Verbatim; names removed. Drawn from Avast Cleanup's billing, trials and cancelling and it works themes.
Are Avast Cleanup reviews getting better or worse?
Across the last 6 quarters with at least 30 reviews, the average rating for Avast Cleanup has been roughly flat, moving from 4.19 to 4.33 stars.
| Quarter | Reviews | Average | 1–2★ share | Billing share of 1–2★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 424 | 4.19 | 16.5% | 28.6% |
| Q4 2025 | 390 | 3.99 | 20.5% | 25% |
| Q1 2026 | 351 | 4.02 | 19.9% | 32.9% |
| Q2 2026 | 297 | 3.77 | 27.6% | 31.7% |
| Q3 2026 | 279 | 3.86 | 26.2% | 20.5% |
| Q4 2026 (to 25 Oct) | 58 | 4.33 | 15.5% | 22.2% |
Does the Avast Cleanup developer answer reviews?
On Google Play, the developer replied to 37.9% of the 2,863 reviews we collected and to 75% of the 1–2★ ones, so about half of unhappy reviewers or more get an answer. The median reply came 1 days after the review. A reply is not a fix, but it shows whether anyone is reading.
How much does Avast Cleanup cost?
Avast Cleanup is a storage cleaner that removes junk files and deep-cleans storage. Checked on 31 Oct 2026: Google Play (US) $0.99 to $59.99 per item, with ads.
How is GalleryJury different from Avast Cleanup?
Disclosure: GalleryJury is our app, coming soon to Android. Avast Cleanup removes junk files and deep-cleans storage; GalleryJury handles only photos, picking the best shot of each burst. Avast Cleanup lists Google Play (US) $0.99 to $59.99 per item, with ads; GalleryJury plans a one-off $5 for 5,000 photos after 50 free.
Frequently asked questions
Is Avast Cleanup free?
Free to download; full use needs a purchase (Google Play (US) $0.99 to $59.99 per item, with ads).
What is the most common complaint about Avast Cleanup?
Billing, trials and cancelling: 241 of its 757 1–2★ reviews. To stop paying, see how to cancel Avast Cleanup.
Is Avast Cleanup legit?
1.2% of its reviews use scam words; details on Is Avast Cleanup a scam?.
Sources
- Avast Cleanup – Phone Cleaner, Google Play (checked 31 October 2026)
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