Comparison

Similars vs PhotoSweep Master

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

PhotoSweep Master

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Is your camera roll overflowing with duplicate photos, similar burst shots, and blurry images you'll never look at twice? Meet PhotoSweep — the smart, private, and beautifully simple way to clean up your iPhone photo library. Designed as a native iOS app with Apple's design language, PhotoSweep feels right at home on your device. No accounts, no ads, no network access — just a powerful cleaning tool that works entirely offline. ▸ Smart Scan for Every Type of Clutter PhotoSweep automatically finds and organizes: • Duplicate Photos — exact copies wasting your storage • Similar Photos — burst mode look-alikes and near-duplicates • Blurry Photos — out-of-focus and low-quality shots ▸ Preview Before You Delete See every image at full resolution before making a decision. Pinch to zoom, swipe through your gallery, and know exactly what you're deleting — zero guesswork. ▸ Safe Deletion, Every Time Deleted photos go straight to your Recently Deleted album. You have 30 days to recover anything, just like the native iOS Photos app. Nothing is permanently removed without your consent. ▸ Smart Defaults, Full Control We pre-select duplicates for removal while keeping one copy in each group. But you're always in control — select individually, use batch actions, or reset to defaults with one tap. ▸ 100% Private PhotoSweep requires zero network permissions. No sign-up, no data collection, no tracking. Your photos never leave your device. ▸ Free — No Ads, No Subscriptions Download, scan, clean. No trial periods, no premium tiers, no hidden costs. Features at a glance: • Scan thousands of photos in seconds • Exact duplicate detection via SHA256 matching • Smart similarity grouping with time clustering • Blurry and low-resolution photo detection • Full-resolution preview with pinch-to-zoom • Batch delete with Recently Deleted safety net • Dark mode support • Ultra-minimal, native iOS interface Give your camera roll the fresh start it deserves. PhotoSweep — Sweep your photos clean.

Screenshots

Similars4 screens
PhotoSweep Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

Similars and PhotoSweep Master are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 PhotoSweep Master sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Similars versus PhotoSweep Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimilarsPhotoSweep Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurag Cetinkaya超 吴

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Similars

One-time1
  • Unlock Similars Cleaner$8.99
3 purchases

PhotoSweep Master

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

Questions

Is Similars free?
Similars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoSweep Master free?
PhotoSweep Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Similars or PhotoSweep Master have ads?
Neither Similars nor PhotoSweep Master shows ads.

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