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What 2,687 reviewers say about Phone Cleaner – Junk Files
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We analysed 2,687 English-language reviews of Phone Cleaner – Junk Files from the US and UK. They average 4.15 stars, and 14.6% are 1 or 2 stars. The top complaint in those low ratings is ads, pop-ups and pushy screens (13%), then the app not working or doing little (10.5%). It ranks 3rd of 17 cleaner apps by average rating.
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How do people rate Phone Cleaner – Junk Files?
The reviews were collected on 25 Oct 2026: 2,687 from Google Play, dated Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Phone Cleaner – Junk Files averages 4.15 stars, 0.7 stars above the 3.45 average of the 17 cleaner apps we analysed.
| Rating | Reviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5★ | 1,705 | 63.5% |
| 4★ | 374 | 13.9% |
| 3★ | 217 | 8.1% |
| 2★ | 101 | 3.8% |
| 1★ | 290 | 10.8% |
What do unhappy Phone Cleaner – Junk Files users complain about?
| Complaint | Share of 1–2★ reviews | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Ads, pop-ups and pushy screens | 13% | 51 |
| The app not working or doing little | 10.5% | 41 |
| Slowness, crashes and bugs | 3.8% | 15 |
| Deleting photos or files the user wanted | 2.3% | 9 |
| Privacy and permission worries | 1.8% | 7 |
| Booster, RAM or antivirus claims that seem to do nothing | 1.8% | 7 |
Ads, pop-ups and pushy screens leads for Phone Cleaner – Junk Files, at 13% of its low ratings against 11.9% across all 17 apps; the app not working or doing little follows at 10.5% (all apps: 19.6%).
What do Phone Cleaner – Junk Files users like?
Of the 2,079 reviews with 4 or 5 stars, 17.8% say it works, 3.9% say it is easy to use and 3.9% say it is fast.
What Phone Cleaner – Junk Files reviewers say, in their own words
- "too many adds. after everything you do there's an add" (2★, Google Play, US, Dec 2025)
- "very complicated process. l decline to waste more time. don't bother me anymore.. good bye." (1★, Google Play, US, Aug 2025)
- "it's nice app it clean my phone and now my phone didn't hang thank you for making this app😄😄😄😄😍😍😍" (4★, Google Play, US, May 2025)
- "really good app... it helps to clean cache that other app can't. Have been using it for several months now." (5★, Google Play, US, Jul 2025)
- "very easy to use and good apps" (5★, Google Play, US, Nov 2025)
Verbatim; names removed. Drawn from Phone Cleaner – Junk Files's ads, pop-ups and pushy screens and it works themes.
Are Phone Cleaner – Junk Files reviews getting better or worse?
Across the last 6 quarters with at least 30 reviews, the average rating for Phone Cleaner – Junk Files has been slipping, from 4.42 to 4.15 stars.
| Quarter | Reviews | Average | 1–2★ share | Billing share of 1–2★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 154 | 4.42 | 8.4% | 0% |
| Q4 2025 | 81 | 3.63 | 28.4% | 8.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 116 | 3.97 | 19% | 0% |
| Q2 2026 | 471 | 4.1 | 16.1% | 0% |
| Q3 2026 | 1,269 | 4.22 | 12.6% | 1.9% |
| Q4 2026 (to 25 Oct) | 370 | 4.15 | 14.9% | 0% |
Does the Phone Cleaner – Junk Files developer answer reviews?
On Google Play, the developer replied to 0.1% of the 2,687 reviews we collected and to 0.5% of the 1–2★ ones, so unhappy reviewers rarely get an answer. The median reply came the same day. A reply is not a fix, but it shows whether anyone is reading.
How much does Phone Cleaner – Junk Files cost?
Phone Cleaner – Junk Files is a junk cleaner that cleans junk files and app caches and bundles an app manager, battery and CPU monitor, image compressor and duplicate file remover. Checked on 31 Oct 2026: Google Play (US) $0.99 to $49.99 per item, with ads.
How is GalleryJury different from Phone Cleaner – Junk Files?
Disclosure: GalleryJury is our app, coming soon to Android. Phone Cleaner – Junk Files cleans junk files and app caches and bundles an app manager, battery and CPU monitor, image compressor and duplicate file remover; GalleryJury handles only photos, picking the best shot of each burst. Phone Cleaner – Junk Files lists Google Play (US) $0.99 to $49.99 per item, with ads; GalleryJury plans a one-off $5 for 5,000 photos after 50 free.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phone Cleaner – Junk Files free?
Free to download; full use needs a purchase (Google Play (US) $0.99 to $49.99 per item, with ads).
What is the most common complaint about Phone Cleaner – Junk Files?
Ads, pop-ups and pushy screens: 51 of its 391 1–2★ reviews. To stop paying, see how to cancel Phone Cleaner – Junk Files.
Is Phone Cleaner – Junk Files legit?
0.2% of its reviews use scam words; details on Is Phone Cleaner – Junk Files a scam?.
Sources
- Phone Cleaner – Junk Files, Google Play (checked 31 October 2026)
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