Comparison

PixShrink vs PicDeDupe

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

Head to head
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

About

PicDeDupe

This app helps you find and remove duplicate, similar, blurry, and burst photos on your device. It analyzes your library privately on-device, allowing you to review and select the best shots before deletion. Reclaim storage space by organizing your photo library efficiently.

Highlights
  • Find exact and near-duplicate photos
  • Identify similar shots and bursts
  • Recommend best keeper based on quality
  • Scan for large videos and screenshots
  • Detect blurry and Live Photos
  • Private, on-device analysis
  • Review and confirm deletions
Features
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Find duplicate photos, choose the shots to keep, and reclaim storage without uploading your library. PicDeDupe analyzes photos privately on your device and keeps you in control before anything is removed. SMART DUPLICATE CLEANUP • Find duplicate and visually similar still photos. • Apple Vision verifies scan results on device for both Free and Pro. • Review recommended keepers using sharpness, exposure, visual quality, resolution, favorites, and your preferences. • Change the keeper before cleanup. • Choose Strict, Normal, or Loose matching sensitivity. • Videos, bursts, and Live Photos have separate cleanup screens. MORE WAYS TO RECLAIM SPACE • Review large videos sorted by size. • Review screenshots and burst sequences in focused cleanup screens. • Burst recommendations prioritize your picks and favorites, then assessed image quality. • Identify likely blurry photos among your most recent 300 photos. • Review Live Photos, with a clear reminder that deleting one removes both its still image and motion clip. • Track estimated storage savings and cleanup progress in Insights. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Duplicate comparison, Apple Vision verification, and keeper analysis run on your device. Your photos are not uploaded. No account is required, and the app contains no ads or third-party tracking SDKs. Cleanup summaries report the scan's counts and estimated savings. REVIEW BEFORE REMOVING You review the selected items before deletion, and Photos asks for confirmation. Deleted items move to Recently Deleted. With iCloud Photos enabled, deletion also syncs to iCloud and your other devices. Storage estimates can differ from space immediately available on your device. FREE AND PRO Free includes one successful duplicate scan per day with the same Apple Vision verification as Pro, access to the three highest-value duplicate sets, and manual review. A scan with no duplicate groups does not use your daily allowance. PicDeDupe Pro adds: • Unlimited scans and every duplicate set • Smart Clean and bulk review • Advanced keeper preferences and explanations • More frequent background checks • Blurry and Live Photo cleanup • Keeper recommendation export Pro is available through Weekly and Yearly auto-renewable subscriptions or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://plenguyen.com/picdedupe/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PixShrink4 screens
PicDeDupe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PicDeDupe at none against PixShrink's shown. PicDeDupe also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. PixShrink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PicDeDupe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixShrink ships an update every 3 weeks, PicDeDupe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PixShrink versus PicDeDupe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixShrinkPicDeDupe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer兴俊 温Le Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PixShrink

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

PicDeDupe

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PixShrink free?
PixShrink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicDeDupe free?
PicDeDupe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixShrink or PicDeDupe have ads?
PixShrink shows ads; PicDeDupe does not.
Which is updated more often, PixShrink or PicDeDupe?
PixShrink ships an update every 3 weeks, and PicDeDupe every 2 days. Most recently, PixShrink was updated on October 7, 2026 and PicDeDupe on October 22, 2026.

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