Comparison

DupCleaner vs Unloader

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

Head to head
About

DupCleaner

This utility app efficiently finds and removes duplicate files from your device. It guides you through selecting folders, offers smart suggestions for what to keep or delete, and allows you to preview files before cleaning up storage.

Highlights
  • Duplicate file detection
  • Guided cleanup process
  • Smart keep/remove suggestions
  • File preview
  • Storage reclamation
Features
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Fewer duplicates. Keep what matters. DupCleaner finds duplicate files in folders you select and exact duplicate photos and videos in your photo library, so you can compare copies and decide what stays. ONE PASS FOR FILES AND PHOTOS Your existing lifetime pass includes duplicate photo cleanup at no extra charge. Your One-Year Pass and cleanup credits also work across files and photos. There is no separate photo pass. EXACT DUPLICATES IN YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY Compare original photo and video resources, Live Photo video and editing data. Similar-looking images are not treated as identical, and bursts are excluded. Keep at least one photo in every group and protect favorites. Select copies for deletion and review them alongside the photos you keep. With limited access, only the photos you allow are compared. iCloud originals not on your device are skipped by default; you can choose to download them for comparison. CHECK FILE COPIES TO KEEP Preview photos and PDFs found in your selected folders. Compare names, locations, sizes and modification dates, then check the file copies you want to keep. Open supported files in another app or copy a name and location to find the original in Files. FOCUS ON WHAT YOU NEED Search file names and paths, filter by type, switch between duplicate groups and folders, and collapse long groups. Cleanup review includes only groups in the current search or filter. Choose exclusions and a default keep rule. A separate option to clean every file copy warns again when nothing will remain. COMPARE ON YOUR DEVICE File and photo contents are compared locally, not uploaded to a DupCleaner analysis server. Unreadable originals are not assumed to be duplicates. Cloud originals may need to download and take longer to compare. REVIEW BEFORE CLEANUP Move to Trash is the default for files. Unsupported locations and failed moves never switch to permanent deletion automatically. Photo deletion uses Apple's photo-library confirmation. If you use iCloud Photos, deletion also applies to connected devices; recovery is available in Recently Deleted in Photos. Album placements of deleted copies are not transferred to the photos you keep. Displayed sizes describe original resources, not a measurement of newly available device storage. FREE SCANNING. CLEAR PURCHASE OPTIONS. Scanning, results and previews are free. A Single Cleanup credit is used only when a selected cleanup succeeds. Pro includes one-tap scanning of saved folders and unlimited cleanups. The One-Year Pass lasts one year from purchase and does not renew automatically. Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Existing purchase entitlements are preserved. Compare and clean up in layouts that fit iPhone and iPad. File Trash support and recovery depend on the storage location. Back up important files and photos before cleanup.

About

Unloader

Features
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Unloader turns Apple’s Privacy Report into action: see which apps talk to which domains, spot trackers in real time, and push block/allow changes straight to your Pi-hole v6 setup in seconds. Fast, clear, and built for people who want control over their network without the usual dashboard chaos.privacy, tracker blocker, pi-hole, pihole, dns blocker, ad blocker, domain blocking, network monitor, privacy report, app privacy report, ios privacy, tracker detection, live query log, domain allowlist, domain denylist, local network security, family dns, home network control, self-hosted privacy, apple privacy report

Screenshots

DupCleaner4 screens
Unloader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unloader at none against DupCleaner's 3. Unloader also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. DupCleaner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Unloader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DupCleaner versus Unloader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDupCleanerUnloader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEUM SANG YOOTOBIAS MICHAEL RUDOLF HEINE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DupCleaner

One-time3
  • Single Cleanup$0.99
  • One-Year Pass$1.99
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99
None

Unloader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DupCleaner free?
DupCleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unloader free?
Unloader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DupCleaner or Unloader have ads?
DupCleaner shows ads; Unloader does not.

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