Comparison

SwipeSpark vs Hoardware

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

Head to head
About

SwipeSpark

Features
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Take back control of your photo library one swipe at a time. SwipeSpark is the fastest, most intuitive way to clean up your iPhone and iPad photos. No complicated menus, no tedious scrolling through thousands of images. Just swipe right to keep, swipe left to delete. SWIPE TO DECIDE Review your photos one by one with a simple, satisfying swipe gesture. Right to keep, left to mark for deletion. Undo anytime — nothing is deleted until you confirm. Haptic feedback makes every decision feel great. SMART CLEAN WITH AI Let SwipeSpark's built-in AI classify your photos into smart categories: People, Landscapes, Documents, Animals, Food, Vehicles, Interiors, and more. Pick a category, scan your library, and quickly review only the photos that match. You can even enter a custom search query to find exactly what you're looking for. DUPLICATE DETECTION SwipeSpark automatically detects duplicate and near-identical photos in your library. Review grouped duplicates side by side and remove the extras in one tap to instantly free up storage. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See real-time stats on how many photos you've reviewed, how many you're keeping, and how much storage space you'll free up — all at a glance from the home screen. REVIEW BEFORE YOU DELETE Changed your mind? Browse your "Kept" and "To Delete" lists anytime. Tap any photo for a full-screen preview. Move photos between lists before committing. You're always in control.  BATCH DELETE When you're ready, delete all marked photos at once. SwipeSpark shows you exactly how much space you freed up with a satisfying summary. DESIGNED FOR YOUR EYES A sleek, dark-themed interface with smooth animations and a modern design that makes photo cleanup feel effortless. KEY FEATURES - Swipe-based photo review - AI-powered Smart Clean by category - Custom search queries  - Duplicate and near-duplicate detection - Full-screen photo preview - Undo and restore support - Real-time storage stats - Batch deletion with confirmation - Dark mode interface - Works on iPhone Stop hoarding blurry screenshots and duplicate selfies. Download SwipeSpark and make room for what matters.

About

Hoardware

Catalog and manage your collection of Apple hardware, including details like model information and firmware versions. Organize devices into custom groups, track updates, and sync your library across devices via iCloud. Export your collection in various formats.

Highlights
  • Catalog Apple devices
  • Track firmware versions
  • Check for software updates
  • Organize into collections
  • Sync via iCloud
  • Export collection data
Features
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Hoardware is a collection manager for people who keep Apple hardware. Catalog the devices you own, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, HomeView, AirPods, AirTag, and Beats. Look up model details and firmware using AppleDB, an independent community database. KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE - Look up model identifiers, names, and release details - Record installed firmware versions and builds - Check available stable and beta updates - Receive optional alerts for new software releases OS COVERAGE - See which software generations your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch collection covers - Filter covered and missing versions to find the gaps ORGANIZE - Organize devices into collections and groups - Save notes, serial numbers, colors, and custom fields - Keep a wishlist for your next find - Search by name, model, serial number, or software version TAKE YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU - Sync your library and custom fields across Mac, iPhone, and iPad using iCloud - Export your collection as text, JSON, PDF, or an image - Create library backups and restore them later - Share selected collection details through an optional read-only web link No separate Hoardware account is required. iCloud sync uses your Apple Account. Device and firmware information is provided by AppleDB (appledb.dev). Hoardware is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple and the Apple product and service names referenced here are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

SwipeSpark4 screens
Hoardware3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hoardware at every 2 days against SwipeSpark's every 5 days. SwipeSpark's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwipeSpark ships an update every 5 days, Hoardware every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SwipeSpark versus Hoardware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipeSparkHoardware
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco MolinariAaron Perris

In-app purchases

None

SwipeSpark

No in-app purchases

None

Hoardware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwipeSpark free?
SwipeSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoardware free?
Hoardware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwipeSpark or Hoardware have ads?
Neither SwipeSpark nor Hoardware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwipeSpark or Hoardware?
SwipeSpark ships an update every 5 days, and Hoardware every 2 days. Most recently, SwipeSpark was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hoardware on October 29, 2026.

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