Comparison

Redact Privacy vs Purgio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Redact Privacy

Automate the secure deletion of your online content across multiple social media platforms. Easily remove posts, comments, messages, and more with smart targeting options. Take full control of your digital footprint from a single application.

Highlights
  • Mass delete posts, comments, DMs
  • Smart deletion by keyword/content type
  • Support for multiple accounts
  • Unlimited deletion from supported services
  • Wipe all content with few clicks
  • Control over online presence
Features
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Redact is the fastest way to mass-delete your social media history. Bulk-delete tweets, Discord messages, Reddit posts and Facebook posts - in minutes, not months. DELETE TWEETS & X POSTS The fastest tweet deleter and eraser. Bulk delete tweets, old tweets, replies, likes and Twitter/X DMs. Mass unfollow accounts to clean up who you follow. Clear years of posts in a few taps. CLEAN UP DISCORD Mass delete Discord messages across your servers and DMs. DELETE REDDIT POSTS & COMMENTS Wipe your Reddit history - posts, comments and chat messages. DELETE FACEBOOK POSTS Mass delete Facebook posts, photos and comments to clean up your timeline. CLEAN UP AI CHAT HISTORY Delete your ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Perplexity conversations. Clear the prompts and chats you would rather not leave sitting in an account. 30+ MORE PLATFORMS Instagram, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Slack and more - all from one app. Mass delete from Disqus, Imgur, Bumble, GitHub, Medium, Flickr, Nextdoor, SoundCloud, Strava, and Yelp from the mobile app. Access more bulk deletion platforms and features on our desktop app. WHY REDACT • Bulk delete by date range, keyword, or content type • Preview exactly what will be removed before you delete • Built for privacy - clean up your digital footprint locally on your device • Find your exposed data from 200+ sites • Scan and review content before running deletions • Save your content locally during or before deletion with the archive feature START FREE Redact has a free plan: delete your last 30 days on Twitter/X, Discord and Facebook, and anonymize your whole Reddit history at any date. Upgrade for advanced platforms and higher-volume deletion. See full plan details at redact.dev/pricing

About

Purgio

Effortlessly declutter your photo library with a fast, swipe-based interface. Identify and remove duplicates, blurry shots, and unwanted screenshots. All processing happens on your device for maximum privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based photo deletion
  • Duplicate and blurry photo detection
  • Screenshot and large file identification
  • On-device AI processing
  • Undo and revert actions
  • Space freed tracking
Features
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Purgio, the fastest and safest way to free up space on your iPhone. Just swipe, and let Purgio handle the rest. Most photo libraries are filled with clutter: duplicate shots, blurry photos, forgotten screenshots, and videos you’ll never watch again. Purgio turns this chaos into a smooth, swipe-based experience. Swipe left to delete, right to keep, and up to archive. Cleaning your gallery has never been this fast or satisfying. Browse your library month by month and pick up right where you left off. Your progress is saved automatically. With smart filters, you can instantly find what takes up the most space, including screenshots, large files, similar photos, closed-eye shots, and more. Powered by Apple’s Vision framework, on-device AI groups similar photos and detects low-quality shots to speed up your cleanup. Everything runs entirely on your device, with no internet connection required. You stay in full control at all times. Every action can be undone. Restore individual items or revert an entire session with a single tap. Keep your important memories safe by moving them to a dedicated album. Purgio also helps you track your progress. See how much space you’ve freed and how many photos you’ve reviewed, so you can clearly measure your impact. Privacy comes first. There are no servers, no tracking, and no data collection. Your photos never leave your iPhone. All features are open for everyone. Free up space, stay organized, and make room for new memories. Try Purgio today.

Screenshots

Redact Privacy4 screens
Purgio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Purgio at 5.0 against Redact Privacy's 4.3. Purgio also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Redact Privacy's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Redact Privacy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Purgio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Purgio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Redact Privacy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Redact Privacy ships an update every 8 days, Purgio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Redact Privacy versus Purgio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedact PrivacyPurgio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRedact Holdings, Inc.Zeynep Muslim

Bugs and requests

Redact Privacy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and errors
  • Incomplete or partial deletion of content
  • Issues with login and authentication

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for more social media platforms
  • Improve the deletion process to be more reliable
  • Provide better customer support and communication

Purgio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Redact Privacy

Subscriptions6
  • Redact Premium Monthly (iOS)$9.991 Month
  • Redact Premium$34.991 Month
  • Redact Premium (iOS)$49.991 Year
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  • Redact Ultimate$59.991 Month
  • Redact Premium$94.991 Year
  • Redact Ultimate$179.991 Year
One-time3
  • Redact Ultimate (Upgrade)$153.99
  • Redact Premium Unlimited$244.99
  • Redact Ultimate Lifetime$399.00
3 purchases

Purgio

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Redact Privacy free?
Redact Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purgio free?
Purgio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Redact Privacy or Purgio?
Purgio is rated higher. Redact Privacy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Purgio averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Redact Privacy or Purgio have ads?
Neither Redact Privacy nor Purgio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Redact Privacy or Purgio?
Redact Privacy ships an update every 8 days, and Purgio every 2 months. Most recently, Redact Privacy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Purgio on November 5, 2026.

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