Comparison

Pigeon vs Sweepy for Dropbox

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

Head to head
About

Pigeon

Features
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Pigeon makes local file transfer simple. Send photos, videos, documents, and other files from your iPhone to phones, tablets, and computers over the same Wi‑Fi network or personal hotspot. No cable. No extra app required on the receiving device. Just open the link in a browser, enter the access code, and start transferring. Why Pigeon: • Fast local transfer over Wi‑Fi or hotspot • No extra app needed on the receiving device • Works with phones, tablets, and computers • Send photos, videos, documents, and more • Easy connection with QR code, local address, and access code • Great for iPhone to PC, iPhone to tablet, and phone-to-phone sharing How it works: Open Pigeon on your iPhone Choose the files you want to send Scan the QR code or open the local address on another device Enter the access code Download or upload files directly in the browser Pigeon is designed for quick and direct sharing on your local network, making file transfer easier at home, in the office, or anywhere devices can join the same Wi‑Fi or hotspot. Notes: • Both devices need to be on the same Wi‑Fi network, or connected through your iPhone’s hotspot • Keep the app in the foreground during active transfers • Transfer speed depends on your local network quality English Auto-Renewable Subscription Description Pigeon offers the following auto-renewable subscriptions: • Pro Monthly Remove ads and unlock unlimited sending and receiving for each session. • Ad-free Monthly Remove rewarded ads while keeping the session file limit. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://protocol.ilnet.cn/app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://protocol.ilnet.cn/app/privacy-policy

About

Sweepy for Dropbox

This utility app helps you declutter your iPhone's photo library by identifying and deleting images that have already been backed up to Dropbox. It offers smart detection and one-tap cleanup to free up valuable storage space efficiently and securely.

Highlights
  • Smart detection of Dropbox-backed photos
  • One-tap cleanup of backed-up images
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Fast scanning of large libraries
  • Cleans /Camera Uploads directory
Features
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Sweepy for Dropbox is your personal photo-cleaning assistant! It scans your iPhone's photo library, identifies images already backed up to Dropbox, and helps you delete duplicates to free up precious space. • Smart Detection: Automatically finds photos already uploaded to your Dropbox. • One-Tap Cleanup: Remove backed-up photos with just a tap. • Privacy First: No photos are shared or stored elsewhere—your data stays safe. • Fast and Efficient: Quickly scan and clean large photo libraries. Disclaimer, by default this only scans photos in your /Camera Uploads directory, which is the default Photo backup directory on Dropbox.

Screenshots

Pigeon3 screens
Sweepy for Dropbox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sweepy for Dropbox at none against Pigeon's 2. Sweepy for Dropbox also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pigeon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sweepy for Dropbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pigeon versus Sweepy for Dropbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPigeonSweepy for Dropbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer广州艾拉网络技术有限公司Krithik Rao

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pigeon

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ad$2.991 Month
  • VIP$3.991 Month
None

Sweepy for Dropbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pigeon free?
Pigeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sweepy for Dropbox free?
Sweepy for Dropbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pigeon or Sweepy for Dropbox have ads?
Pigeon shows ads; Sweepy for Dropbox does not.

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