Comparison

Purgio vs Beam VNC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Beam VNC

Connect directly to your computers and servers using VNC protocol. Offers secure, direct connections without accounts or subscriptions, featuring touch-optimized controls and a full on-screen keyboard.

Highlights
  • Direct IP/hostname connections
  • No account or subscription required
  • Secure password storage
  • Touch-optimized controls (Direct/Trackpad modes)
  • Full on-screen keyboard with modifiers
  • Paste from iOS clipboard
Features
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Beam VNC is a fast, no-nonsense VNC client for iPhone. Connect directly to your Mac, Raspberry Pi, Linux box, or any VNC server by IP address — no account, no cloud relay, no subscription. Buy it once. It's yours. WHY BEAM VNC • Direct connections — just enter an IP or hostname (great with Tailscale) • No account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads • Pay once — no subscription, ever • Passwords stored securely in the iOS Keychain BUILT FOR TOUCH • Direct mode — tap where you want to click • Trackpad mode — move a precise on-screen cursor, like a laptop trackpad • On-screen Left, Right and Double-click buttons • Drag lock for moving windows and selecting text • Adjustable cursor speed • Pinch to zoom, two-finger scroll, haptic feedback FULL KEYBOARD • On-screen keyboard with sticky Command, Control, Option and Shift modifiers • esc, tab, return and arrow keys • Paste from your iPhone clipboard into the remote machine WORKS GREAT WITH MACS Enable Screen Sharing on your Mac (System Settings → General → Sharing) and connect with your Mac username and password. Use a Tailscale address to reach it securely from anywhere. Standard VNC authentication and macOS Screen Sharing (ARD) are supported.

Screenshots

Purgio4 screens
Beam VNC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Purgio at Free against Beam VNC's $8.99. Beam VNC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, 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

Purgio is free to download; Beam VNC costs $8.99 up front. Purgio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beam VNC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Purgio versus Beam VNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurgioBeam VNC
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeynep MuslimBernard Struelens

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Purgio

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
None

Beam VNC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purgio free?
Purgio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beam VNC free?
Beam VNC costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Purgio or Beam VNC have ads?
Neither Purgio nor Beam VNC shows ads.

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