[A-DevGroup](https://www.a-devgroup.com/) / [Photo Cleaner](https://www.a-devgroup.com/photo-cleaner-swipe-sort/) / Comparison # Best Swipe Photo Cleaner Apps for iPhone (2026): 5 Compared By Andrii Gnasevych · Published 3 November 2026 · Updated 3 November 2026 **Short answer.** For quick manual sorting with on-device processing and a review screen before anything is deleted, use [Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-cleaner-swipe-sort/id6812977532?pt=128162591&ct=web_best_photo_cleaner_apps&mt=8). For the biggest community and extras like On This Day and a photo map, use Swipewipe. To sort into albums, use Slidebox. To clear duplicates and large videos automatically, use Cleanup. Disclosure: I build Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort. Facts about the other apps come from their public App Store listings, and I say so when a listing does not mention something. ## Comparison table Data from App Store listings, 3 November 2026. "Not stated" means the listing is silent, not that the feature is missing. | App | How you clean | Extras | Privacy | Price | App Store rating | Languages | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | [Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-cleaner-swipe-sort/id6812977532?pt=128162591&ct=web_best_photo_cleaner_apps&mt=8) | Swipe right keep, left delete, up decide later; browse by month | Review screen before deletion; deleted photos stay in Recently Deleted 30 days | On-device, nothing leaves the phone | Free: 30 swipes/day (ads for more). Pro $2.99/week or $29.99/year with 7-day trial | New, no ratings yet | 9 languages | | [Swipewipe: Photo Cleaner](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swipewipe-photo-cleaner/id1583884012) | Swipe keep/delete, month by month | Finds similar photos, blurry shots and old screenshots; On This Day, photo map, widget | Not stated | Free (in-app purchases) | 4.7 (100k) | 12 languages | | [Slidebox: Photo Cleaner App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slidebox-photo-cleaner-app/id984305203) | Swipe to delete or sort into albums | Album organizer, compare similar photos, favorites, undo | Not stated | Free (in-app purchases) | 4.8 (17k) | 15 languages | | [Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cleanup-phone-storage-cleaner/id1510944943) | Automatic scan, not swipe-first | Duplicates, similar photos, large videos, screenshots; video compression; email and contact cleanup | Works offline, no files leave the phone (per listing) | Free; weekly or lifetime subscription | 4.7 (753k) | 18 languages | | [Photo Cleaner (Lumi Software)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-cleaner/id6473627334) | Month and year overview, swipe left delete / right keep | Final confirmation before removal | Says it prioritizes privacy | Free (in-app purchases) | 4.8 (5k) | 1 language | ## What to look for - **Swipe or scan.** Swiping gives you control and is quick when you go month by month. Automatic scans find duplicates faster but ask you to trust the grouping. - **Safety net.** A confirmation screen and iOS Recently Deleted (30 days) protect against a wrong swipe. - **Privacy.** Your camera roll is personal. Check whether processing happens on the device and whether an account is required. - **Cost model.** Weekly subscriptions are common in this category. Compare the free allowance, the yearly price and the trial. - **Scope.** Some apps only handle photos; others also compress video or clean email and contacts. ## The five apps ### 1. Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort Swipe right to keep, left to mark for deletion, up if you are unsure. You can browse month by month or swipe through everything, see how much storage you freed after each session, and review everything on a confirmation screen before anything is removed. Photos you delete stay in Recently Deleted for 30 days. Processing is on-device with no account. Free users get 30 swipes a day (or watch a short ad for more); Pro is $2.99 per week or $29.99 per year with a 7-day free trial, for unlimited swiping without ads. Available in 9 languages. Limits: it is new and has no ratings yet, it sorts manually rather than scanning for duplicates, and the daily limit applies on the free plan. [Details](https://www.a-devgroup.com/photo-cleaner-swipe-sort/) · [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-cleaner-swipe-sort/id6812977532?pt=128162591&ct=web_best_photo_cleaner_apps&mt=8) ### 2. Swipewipe: Photo Cleaner Rated 4.7 from about 100,000 reviews, the biggest review base among swipe-first apps here. Swipe to keep or delete, month by month, and spot similar photos, blurry shots and old screenshots. It adds an On This Day feature with a home screen widget and streaks, plus a map of your photos. Best if you want cleaning to feel like a daily habit. [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swipewipe-photo-cleaner/id1583884012) ### 3. Slidebox: Photo Cleaner App Rated 4.8 from about 17,000 reviews. Swipe to delete or file photos into albums with one tap, compare similar photos, mark favorites and undo actions. A good fit if you want to organize, not only delete. [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slidebox-photo-cleaner-app/id984305203) ### 4. Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner Rated 4.7 from about 750,000 reviews. It scans for duplicate and similar photos, large videos and screenshots, compresses videos, and also cleans junk email and duplicate contacts. The listing says it works offline and no files leave the phone. It offers weekly and lifetime subscriptions. Best if you want automation across storage, not just photos. [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cleanup-phone-storage-cleaner/id1510944943) ### 5. Photo Cleaner (Lumi Software) Rated 4.8 from about 5,000 reviews. A month-and-year overview with left-to-delete, right-to-keep swiping and a final confirmation before removal. Simple and focused; the listing is in one language. [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-cleaner/id6473627334) ## Which one to choose - **Manual sorting with on-device processing and a review step:** Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort. - **Swipe cleaning with the biggest community, On This Day and a map:** Swipewipe. - **Sorting into albums:** Slidebox. - **Automatic duplicate and large-file cleanup:** Cleanup. - **The simplest month-by-month swipe:** Photo Cleaner (Lumi Software). ## FAQ ### What is the best swipe photo cleaner app for iPhone? It depends on whether you want to decide photo by photo or let the app find junk for you. Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort, Swipewipe and Slidebox are swipe-first. Cleanup scans for duplicates and large files automatically. Swipewipe and Slidebox have the most reviews among the swipe-first apps. ### Is there a photo cleaner for iPhone that keeps photos on the device? Yes. Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort processes everything on the iPhone, needs no account and does not upload photos. The Cleanup listing also says no files leave the phone. ### Will swiping left delete my photos immediately? In Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort, left swipes only mark photos for deletion. You confirm on a review screen, and deleted photos stay in iOS Recently Deleted for 30 days. Other apps in this comparison also describe a confirmation step or undo; check each listing. ### How much does a photo cleaner app cost? All five are free to download. Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort gives 30 free swipes a day and charges $2.99 per week or $29.99 per year (7-day free trial on the yearly plan) for unlimited swiping without ads. Cleanup offers weekly and lifetime subscriptions. Prices for the others are not stated in their listings. ### Do swipe cleaners find duplicates and blurry photos? Swipewipe and Slidebox mention similar-photo handling, and Cleanup is built around duplicate and similar-photo detection. Photo Cleaner - Swipe Sort focuses on fast manual swipe sorting by month rather than automatic duplicate scanning. ### How was this comparison made? From public App Store listings on 3 November 2026 (US storefront for ratings). Where a listing does not mention a feature, the table does not claim the app lacks it. Ratings, prices and features change. Check the App Store listing before you download. Apple, iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.; other names belong to their owners. Source: https://www.a-devgroup.com/best-photo-cleaner-apps/ ## Guides and related pages - [How to clean up iPhone photos and free up storage](https://www.a-devgroup.com/photo-cleaner-swipe-sort/how-to-clean-up-iphone-photos/)