By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
AVG Cleaner – Storage Cleaner
Overview
Productivity
AVG Mobile
Free
Apr 30, 2013
26.01.0
10
$1.49 - $39.99 per item
No
Jan 28, 2026
Features
AVG Cleaner is cleaning tool that has let nearly 50 million people worldwide clean their devices.
AVG Cleaner top features:
✔ Uninstall Updates of Preinstalled Apps: replace preinstalled bloatware apps you don't use with factory versions to save space
✔ Get more space
✔ System info
✔ File manager
AVG Cleaner is cleaning tool that has let nearly 50 million people worldwide clean their devices. AVG Cleaner top features:✔ Uninstall Updates of Preinstalled Apps: replace preinstalled bloatware apps you don't use with factory versions to save space✔ Get more space
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Ratings breakdown
1,940,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
Avast Software s.r.o.
Address
Pikrtova 1737/1A 140 00 Praha Czechia
Website
http://www.avg.comPhone
+1 650-527-6950
Support
mobile-support@avg.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is AVG Cleaner free or does it require a paid subscription? high
AVG Cleaner is free to download and use. The app listing confirms it is 'free' with in-app purchases ranging from $1.49 to $39.99 per item. User reviews indicate the free version works for basic cleaning, but some features, like removing hidden cache junk, may require a paid upgrade.
Source: app_metadata, user_reviews
Does AVG Cleaner have a lot of ads? medium
User reviews on this point are mixed. Some long-term users report the ads are 'not really intrusive' or that there are 'not too many ads.' However, a more recent review complains about 'too many notifications' and 'unnecessary requests to upgrade.' The app's description does not mention ad frequency.
Source: user_reviews
Will AVG Cleaner improve my phone's performance and storage? medium
According to the app description, AVG Cleaner is designed to remove junk files, uninstall apps, delete bad photos and videos, and provide system info to help you manage storage. Some user reviews confirm it 'works well' for cleaning, but there is at least one report of the app suddenly not working and cleaning '0 bytes' on a specific device.
Source: app_metadata, user_reviews
How to Use
AVG Cleaner is a cleaning tool that helps free up storage space on your Android device by removing junk files, uninstalling apps, and analyzing photos. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Download and install AVG Cleaner from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and grant the necessary permissions for it to analyze your device's storage. Note: some users report that the app may continue to ask for permissions even after declining.
- On the main screen, tap the '1-tap Analysis' button to perform a device scan. This will identify junk files, large files, and duplicate photos.
- Review the scan results and tap the 'Clean' or 'Remove' button for the categories you wish to address, such as Junk Cleaner, App Remover, or Photo Analyzer.
- For more advanced features like hidden cache cleaning, you may need to explore the in-app purchase options.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Junk Cleaner: Cleans useless junk files and leftover app data.
- App Manager: Analyzes and helps uninstall apps that drain data or take up space.
- Photo Analyzer: Identifies and helps delete bad quality or duplicate photos.
- Device Info: Shows system information like storage, RAM, and battery usage in one view.
- 1-Tap Analysis: Scans your device for cleaning opportunities with a single tap.
This tip is responsive to a verified user complaint from recent_reviews #4, where the reviewer states the app suddenly stopped working and showed 'cleaned 0 bytes. system not supported.' after years of use.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (5 per app), January 2021 to January 2026
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- This analysis is based on a very small sample (5 reviews) from a single bucket (recent_reviews), limiting the ability to confirm patterns with high confidence.
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only.
- No real-world app testing was conducted.
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version.
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Free version is effective for basic cleaning tasks without intrusive ads.
Theme 'Good free version' identified in recent_review #3 and #5
Evidence (2)
“As far as I can tell the free version of AVG cleaner works well. It has ads, but they're not really intrusive.”Rating: 5★ February 26, 2022 2,760 likes“AVG Cleaner, in my opinion is the best cleaning app on the market that has a basic FREE version that is GREAT!”Rating: 5★ January 26, 2021 650 likes - Effectively cleans junk files and improves device performance over time.
Theme 'Effective cleaning' identified in recent_review #4 and #5
Evidence (2)
“This was an excellent app up until about a week ago. It worked great”Rating: 5★ October 21, 2025 2,112 likes“I like to keep it running efficiently for the money I paid for it”Rating: 5★ January 26, 2021 650 likes - Paid version offers good value with affordable subscription options.
Theme 'Affordable subscription' identified in recent_review #2 and #3
Evidence (2)
“1year=$12, 1mo.=$3/$4 (I forget which).”Rating: 5★ June 13, 2021 2,996 likes“I'd prefer everything all in app, with one yearly price, instead of having several different AVG apps.”Rating: 5★ February 26, 2022 2,760 likes
Cons
- Excessive notifications and persistent upgrade prompts are intrusive and annoying.
Theme 'Intrusive notifications' identified in recent_review #1 and #3
Evidence (2)
“Too many notifications and unnecessary requests to upgrade and pay more, and more.”Rating: 2★ January 06, 2026 104 likes“It has ads, but they're not really intrusive.”Rating: 5★ February 26, 2022 2,760 likes - Hidden cache cleaner feature is no longer available in the free version.
Theme 'Hidden cache cleaner paywalled' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (1)
“you won't find a free one. I've spent the last three hours downloading all kinds of apps... not one of them had a hidden cache/junk cleaner that you could use for free.”Rating: 5★ June 13, 2021 2,996 likes - App suddenly stopped working for some users, showing 'system not supported' error.
Theme 'App stopped working' identified in recent_review #4
Evidence (1)
“This was an excellent app up until about a week ago. It worked great but now for some reason it is not working at all.”Rating: 5★ October 21, 2025 2,112 likes
Recent Reviews
Juan Carlos Aguirre Borchardt
2★Too many notifications and unnecessary requests to upgrade and pay more, and more. UPDATE. I paid for the app. I selected 'no' to some excessive and intrusive requests, but the app continues to ask me for more permissions to gain access. At some point, the app should recognize this and stop requesting additional access and notifications. It is already working in the background. Stay in the background and refrain from constantly seeking affirmation and perspective. I am canceling the membership
Van Lynn
5★Let me save those looking for a hidden cache cleaner some trouble: you won't find a free one. I've spent the last three hours downloading all kinds of apps, from well-known to unknown, and not one of them had a hidden cache/junk cleaner that you could use for free. It's like they all suddenly went to a meeting and decided to remove it from free versions, since it USED to be included with all apps' free versions. But not now. So, just buy this subscription. 1year=$12, 1mo.=$3/$4 (I forget which).
DareDevilX 0
5★As far as I can tell the free version of AVG cleaner works well. It has ads, but they're not really intrusive. However, to a certain extent, I believe upgrading to the paid ad-free version would certainly be more advantageous. I have not upgraded, yet. I already pay for some of AVG's services, but I have yet to see a package offered that's all-inclusive full-service protection from AVG. I'd prefer everything all in app, with one yearly price, instead of having several different AVG apps.
A Google user
5★This was an excellent app up until about a week ago. It worked great but now for some reason it is not working at all. It does not clean anything. When I use it and check the cleaning results it says "cleaned 0 bytes. system not supported." Why, after many years of using this app, would it suddenly quit working? I have sent two emails to customer support in regards to this and have yet to receive a response. I have a paid subscription for this app. It needs to be fixed. Update: App works now
Lisa M.
5★AVG Cleaner, in my opinion is the best cleaning app on the market that has a basic FREE version that is GREAT! Of course, you can always upgrade, but I found that the basic version is just great for my Samsung Galaxy phone....Not too many ads, thank goodness, but if they offer a 30 day trial for the premium version, then I would subscribe...My device wasn't cheap, nor super expensive but I like to keep it running efficiently for the money I paid for it...I would definitely recommend this!