Comparison

Similars vs MediaSaveCloud

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

MediaSaveCloud

Features
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Save videos and photos from X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram post URLs, then keep them organized with MediaSaveCloud. Choose your Photos library, Google Drive, or MEGA as the save destination. SAVE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS Paste a post link or import it from the share menu. Preview supported media and follow save progress in the app. ORGANIZE BOOKMARKS Find posts with search, tags, filters, and sorting. Check processing progress and the status of saves to your photo library in your history. CHOOSE DEVICE OR CLOUD STORAGE Save supported media to your device, Google Drive, or MEGA. Cloud saving requires an account and setup for the selected storage service. OPTIONAL IN-APP PURCHASES Ad removal and Bookmark Expansion are available as optional purchases. Bookmark Expansion imports posts from your X bookmarks or likes and is a monthly auto-renewing subscription. Prices and terms appear before purchase. It renews unless cancelled, and you can manage or cancel it in the subscription settings of the store where you purchased it. The app interface supports Japanese and English. Availability depends on post visibility and each platform's behavior. Only save and use content you own or have permission to use. Follow applicable copyright laws and each platform's terms. Privacy policy: https://mediasavecloud-unified-972330647746.asia-northeast1.run.app/privacy-policy?lang=en Terms: https://mediasavecloud-unified-972330647746.asia-northeast1.run.app/terms-of-service?lang=en

Screenshots

Similars4 screens
MediaSaveCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Similars at none against MediaSaveCloud's shown. Similars also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and MediaSaveCloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Similars ships an update every 10 days, MediaSaveCloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Similars versus MediaSaveCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimilarsMediaSaveCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurag CetinkayaBySho2

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Similars

One-time1
  • Unlock Similars Cleaner$8.99
2 purchases

MediaSaveCloud

Subscriptions1
  • Bookmark Expansion$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove ads$6.99

Questions

Is Similars free?
Similars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MediaSaveCloud free?
MediaSaveCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Similars or MediaSaveCloud have ads?
MediaSaveCloud shows ads; Similars does not.
Which is updated more often, Similars or MediaSaveCloud?
Similars ships an update every 10 days, and MediaSaveCloud monthly. Most recently, Similars was updated on October 30, 2026 and MediaSaveCloud on November 5, 2026.

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