StorageScan vs Purgio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StorageScan
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Take control of your device storage with a fast and simple media analysis tool. This app helps you analyze all photos and videos stored on your device, calculate their total size, and sort them by file size in descending order. You can quickly identify the largest files and delete unnecessary media to free up valuable storage space. All processing is performed entirely on your device. The app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data and does not require an internet connection. Key features: • Analyze the total number and size of photos and videos • Sort media files by size (largest to smallest) • Quickly find storage-heavy files • Manually delete unwanted photos and videos • On-device processing only • No data collection • No internet access required Designed for privacy, speed, and simplicity, the app gives you full control over your media and storage. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://malyshewandrew.tilda.ws/privacystoragescan The app contains a paid auto-renewable subscription: - Title the subscription "Month". - The subscription is valid for 1 month. - The price is shown on the paywall inside the app
Purgio
Effortlessly declutter your photo library with a fast, swipe-based interface. Identify and remove duplicates, blurry shots, and unwanted screenshots. All processing happens on your device for maximum privacy and security.
- Swipe-based photo deletion
- Duplicate and blurry photo detection
- Screenshot and large file identification
- On-device AI processing
- Undo and revert actions
- Space freed tracking
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Purgio, the fastest and safest way to free up space on your iPhone. Just swipe, and let Purgio handle the rest. Most photo libraries are filled with clutter: duplicate shots, blurry photos, forgotten screenshots, and videos you’ll never watch again. Purgio turns this chaos into a smooth, swipe-based experience. Swipe left to delete, right to keep, and up to archive. Cleaning your gallery has never been this fast or satisfying. Browse your library month by month and pick up right where you left off. Your progress is saved automatically. With smart filters, you can instantly find what takes up the most space, including screenshots, large files, similar photos, closed-eye shots, and more. Powered by Apple’s Vision framework, on-device AI groups similar photos and detects low-quality shots to speed up your cleanup. Everything runs entirely on your device, with no internet connection required. You stay in full control at all times. Every action can be undone. Restore individual items or revert an entire session with a single tap. Keep your important memories safe by moving them to a dedicated album. Purgio also helps you track your progress. See how much space you’ve freed and how many photos you’ve reviewed, so you can clearly measure your impact. Privacy comes first. There are no servers, no tracking, and no data collection. Your photos never leave your iPhone. All features are open for everyone. Free up space, stay organized, and make room for new memories. Try Purgio today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StorageScan at every 2 days against Purgio's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. StorageScan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Purgio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StorageScan ships an update every 2 days, Purgio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StorageScan | Purgio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Malyshau | Zeynep Muslim |
In-app purchases
StorageScan
- Month$1.991 Month
Purgio
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99









