Comparison

Sweepy for Dropbox vs Similars

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

Head to head
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.

About

Similars

Reclaim storage by deleting duplicate and similar photos. This app offers intelligent grouping, adjustable sensitivity, and visual comparison tools to help you manage your photo library privately and efficiently. All processing occurs on your device.

Highlights
  • Intelligent photo grouping
  • Adjustable detection sensitivity
  • Side-by-side visual comparison
  • Album and date filtering
  • Storage space preview
  • On-device processing
  • No ads
Features
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RECLAIM YOUR STORAGE. KEEP YOUR MEMORIES. PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY. Delete duplicate photos and free up 1-3GB on average—without monthly fees or cloud uploads. - Try FREE: Unlimited scanning + 30 deletions - 100% private: All processing stays on your device ~~~ POWERFUL FEATURES INTELLIGENT GROUPING Similars automatically clusters related photos, making review fast and effortless. See all variations of the same shot in one place. ADJUSTABLE SENSITIVITY Fine-tune detection from "Almost Identical" to "Similar" based on your preferences. You control how strict the algorithm is. VISUAL COMPARISON Compare photos side-by-side with histogram overlays to make confident decisions about what to keep. ALBUM & DATE FILTERING Scan specific albums or time ranges—perfect for targeted cleanup of vacation photos or old screenshots. STORAGE PREVIEW See exactly how much space you'll reclaim before deleting anything. BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE Native SwiftUI design means fast, smooth scrolling and a modern iOS experience. ~~~ HOW IT WORKS 1. SCAN Similars analyzes your photo library using advanced computer vision algorithms. Scans complete in minutes, not hours. 2. REVIEW Browse detected duplicate groups organized by similarity. Each group shows thumbnails, dates, and storage size. 3. SELECT Mark photos to keep or delete. Similars suggests the best quality photo in each group, but you have final control. 4. DELETE Free up storage instantly. Deleted photos move to your Recently Deleted folder (recoverable for 30 days). ~~~ YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS - No account required - No cloud uploads - No analytics tracking - No third-party SDKs - No ads, ever - All processing happens on-device using Apple's Photos framework Your photos are yours. Period. ~~~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Will this delete my iCloud photos? A: Similars only deletes photos you explicitly select. Photos move to Recently Deleted (recoverable for 30 days). Q: How is this different from free alternatives? A: Similars uses multi-algorithm detection for superior accuracy, offers genuine privacy protection, and provides a sustainable business model without ads. Q: What's the catch with the free tier? A: No catch. You get 30 real deletions to evaluate the app. If it saves you space, upgrade for unlimited access. Q: Does this work with iCloud Photo Library? A: Yes! Similars works seamlessly with iCloud Photos. Downloaded and cloud-stored photos are both analyzed.

Screenshots

Sweepy for Dropbox2 screens
Similars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sweepy for Dropbox at none against Similars's 1. Sweepy for Dropbox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Similars's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Similars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sweepy for Dropbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sweepy for Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Similars has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sweepy for Dropbox versus Similars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweepy for DropboxSimilars
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrithik RaoBurag Cetinkaya

In-app purchases

None

Sweepy for Dropbox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Similars

One-time1
  • Unlock Similars Cleaner$8.99

Questions

Is Sweepy for Dropbox free?
Sweepy for Dropbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Similars free?
Similars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sweepy for Dropbox or Similars?
Sweepy for Dropbox is rated higher. Sweepy for Dropbox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Similars averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Sweepy for Dropbox or Similars have ads?
Neither Sweepy for Dropbox nor Similars shows ads.

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