Zero Duplicates vs AuBackup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zero Duplicates
Reclaim iPhone storage by finding and deleting duplicate files, even those with different names. Advanced content analysis ensures accurate identification, and a privacy-first design keeps your data local. Safely organize documents, images, videos, and more.
- Advanced content analysis for real duplicates
- Finds duplicates with different filenames
- Supports documents, images, videos, audio, and downloads
- Scans iCloud Drive and external storage
- Privacy-first local scanning
- Auto-select duplicates by newest/oldest
- Preview before deleting
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Most cleaning apps on the App Store focus on the photo library. Zero Duplicates focuses on your files: the downloads, documents, PDFs, videos and audio files that pile up in the Files app and quietly fill your storage. Zero Duplicates compares files by their content, not by their names. A renamed download, an attachment saved twice, a document copied into three folders: all of them are found, even when the file names look nothing alike. MADE FOR THE FILES ON YOUR DEVICE • Scan any folder you choose: On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, external drives • Downloads from Safari, Mail and Messages • Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, Pages, Numbers, Keynote • Images, videos, audio recordings, archives and more • USB drives and SD cards (with adapter) CONTENT MATCHING File names lie. Zero Duplicates reads the actual content of every file, so duplicates are found even when they were renamed, moved or saved from different apps. AUTO-SELECT IN SECONDS Automatic selection keeps the newest or the oldest file in every duplicate group. Review, tap once, done. No scrolling through hundreds of files by hand. SEE BEFORE YOU DELETE Every duplicate can be previewed before deletion, and you choose which copy stays. At least one version of every file always remains, so losing all copies is impossible. Deletion is permanent, so nothing is removed without a clear confirmation first. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scanning happens entirely on your device. Your files are never uploaded anywhere. HOW IT WORKS Pick a folder, scan, review what was found, delete with confidence. Three steps to a cleaner device. System files are protected automatically. Perfect for: • Anyone seeing "Storage Almost Full" warnings • People who download and share lots of files • Managing documents, media and work files on the go • Cleaning up iCloud Drive across devices TRY WITHOUT RISK Free to download • Unlimited scans • 500 MB free deletion Premium unlocks unlimited deletion and advanced features. Terms of Use: https://zeroduplicates.com/terms
AuBackup
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AuBackup moves photos and videos from your iPhone to your PC without routing your library through the cloud. Pair in seconds by scanning a QR code from AuSearch on your desktop, then transfer full-quality items over Wi-Fi or switch to USB for even faster backups. Reconnect to the same desktop later and keep your library moving with a simple, privacy-friendly workflow. Why AuBackup: • Direct iPhone-to-PC backup • Full-quality photo and video transfer • Fast QR pairing with your desktop • Works over Wi-Fi and USB • Local transfer flow designed for privacy • Easy reconnects to previously paired desktops Start on your PC, add a Mobile Folder in AuSearch, scan the QR code, and back up your library in minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuBackup at none against Zero Duplicates's 3. AuBackup also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Zero Duplicates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AuBackup asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Zero Duplicates | AuBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Brock | 亚男 辛 |
In-app purchases
Zero Duplicates
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
AuBackup
No in-app purchases









