Comparison

Similars vs PixShrink

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

Head to head
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.

About

PixShrink

Features
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PixShrink is a privacy-first photo compressor that works 100% on-device—no uploads, no accounts. Features - Batch compression to save storage fast - Format support: JPG / PNG / HEIC / GIF / WebP - Before/after slider with zoom & pan to inspect details - Save to Photos, optionally delete originals - Metadata controls Privacy - On-device processing only. No server uploads. - Privacy Policy: https://wenxingjun.github.io/massimagecomp/terms/terms-en.html Subscription / Purchases - Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced features. - Pro offers auto-renewing subscriptions (Monthly, Annual) and a one-time purchase option (Lifetime), where available. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Auto-renewing subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. - Prices may vary by region and are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA) https://wenxingjun.github.io/massimagecomp/terms/terms-en.html

Screenshots

Similars4 screens
PixShrink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Similars at none against PixShrink's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Similars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PixShrink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Similars ships an update every 10 days, PixShrink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Similars versus PixShrink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimilarsPixShrink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurag Cetinkaya兴俊 温

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Similars

One-time1
  • Unlock Similars Cleaner$8.99
3 purchases

PixShrink

Subscriptions2
  • PixShrink Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PixShrink Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PixShrink Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Similars free?
Similars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixShrink free?
PixShrink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Similars or PixShrink have ads?
PixShrink shows ads; Similars does not.
Which is updated more often, Similars or PixShrink?
Similars ships an update every 10 days, and PixShrink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Similars was updated on June 2, 2026 and PixShrink on September 21, 2026.

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