# CloneScout — Discover Duplicate Device Data

> iOS duplicate data finder for contacts, calendars, photos, and storage stats. (iPhone/iPad app by Humza Ahmed.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clonescout/id1645213270 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Humza Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662286921)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clonescout/id1645213270/reviews.md

## What is CloneScout?

CloneScout gives you the superpowers needed to clean unnecessary data on your iOS device! Find and remove unnecessary contacts, calendar events, and photos.

NO Subscriptions! NO Ads!

Auto detect duplicate and similar contacts by:

* Full Name
* Phone Number
* Email

Quickly remove old calendar events in a scrollable list:

* CloneScout aggregates events from all of your connected calendars.
* Review events in reverse chronological order. Forget the past with ease.
* View events segmented by year

Find and Remove Similar Photos:

* CloneScout respects your privacy by allowing you to select particular photos for its search on initial launch (change access level in Phone Settings)
* Use the power of computer vision to find similar photos over the past month
* Quickly select groups of similar photos with a single tap
* CloneScout asks for you to confirm your deletions so you don't remove your photos by mistake

View essential storage statistics at a quick glance:

* Simply open the app and view your free and used storage.
* View your storage statistics as a visual gauge or numeric label

CloneScout gives you access to storage, contact, and calendar data for FREE! 

Photo detection is a one-time IAP of $4.99! IAP purchase also gives you access to the photo storage glance in the main dashboard.

## Key features

- Duplicate contact detection
- Remove old calendar events
- Find similar photos
- Storage statistics overview
- Privacy-focused photo search

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about CloneScout

### Does CloneScout have ads?

No, CloneScout is ad-free. The developers have explicitly stated 'NO Ads!' in the app description, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the price of CloneScout?

CloneScout is free to download and use for contact, calendar, and storage data management. Photo detection and storage glance features require a one-time in-app purchase of $4.99.

### How does CloneScout find similar photos?

CloneScout uses computer vision technology to identify similar photos taken within the past month. Users can select specific photos for the search and confirm deletions to prevent accidental removal.

### What devices does CloneScout support?

CloneScout is designed for iOS devices, specifically supporting iPhones and iPods. It is compatible with devices running iOS 4+.

### How often is CloneScout updated?

The app was last updated on April 18, 2023, with version 1.4. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What are the privacy features of CloneScout for photos?

CloneScout respects user privacy by allowing you to select specific photos for its search on initial launch. You can also adjust access levels in your Phone Settings.

### Can CloneScout merge duplicate contacts?

CloneScout detects duplicate and similar contacts based on full name, phone number, and email. While it helps identify them, the description focuses on removal rather than merging.

### What age rating does CloneScout have?

CloneScout has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, to manage their device data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2023-04-18

New Similar Contacts Page Design:
* View full name, phone number, and email of each contact
* View thumbnail of each contact
* Filter by full name, phone number, and email quickly with a toolbar picker.
* Card based layout
* Improved touch targets for group and individual contact selection

Visual fixes for iPhone models with a home button

### 1.3 — 2023-04-11

IAP bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2023-04-09

Version 1.2 includes:

* Ability to cancel photo detection during duplicate search
* Simplified duplicate detection workflow with background processing
* Enable duplicate detection for photos in library beyond current month
* Auto cleanup of app specific photo similarity data on launch of duplicate detection

### 1.1 — 2023-01-10

Version 1.1 includes:

* Removal of interstitial ads
* Labels providing users feedback on permission access and if no data is detected for cleanup
* Updated App Metadata and description
* Updated App Category
* Upgraded photo authorization API
* Remove App Tracking Transparency Access and Associated Prompts

### 1.0 — 2022-10-23

No release notes.

## Apps similar to CloneScout

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Radiance+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiance-plus/id1573366225) | 4.4 (14) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Duplicate Photo- Video Remover](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duplicate-photo-video-remover/id1659365529) | 4.4 (8) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Night Vision Camera: Dark Mode](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-vision-camera-dark-mode/id1543731615) | 4.3 (91) | $2.99 | Photo & Video |
| [Obscura — Pro Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscura-pro-camera/id1579306989) | 4.1 (249) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Chopper: Video/Audio Shortener](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chopper-videoaudio-shortener/id1560947520) | 4.1 (21) | $1.99 | Photo & Video |
| [MixBit: Subtitles for Videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbit-subtitles-for-videos/id1514740720) | 4.2 (607) | Free | Photo & Video |

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
