PicDecide vs Photo Syft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicDecide
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A few good photos. Several almost identical ones. Screenshots you no longer need. PicDecide helps you go through them one at a time. Swipe right to keep a photo, left to set it aside, or save it for later when you’re not sure. START WHERE YOU WANT Review all photos, screenshots, videos, an album, or a month and year. Start with the largest files, or sort your photos oldest first, newest first, or shuffled. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK Open a photo full screen and zoom in. Undo a decision, revisit your saved photos, or close the app and continue later. CHECK BEFORE YOU DELETE Swiping left only sets an item aside. Review your choices before requesting deletion. Apple Photos asks for confirmation before anything is removed. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Cleanup history shows your review activity and confirmed deletions. Review decisions and history stay on your device. MADE FOR YOUR IPHONE A simple black-and-white design follows your device’s light or dark appearance. No account, ads, or tracking. PicDecide does not upload your photos to its own servers. If iCloud Photos is enabled, deleting an item can also remove it from your other devices. Deleted items normally remain in Recently Deleted for 30 days. Original file sizes may differ from storage used on your iPhone; deleting photos may not free that space immediately. FREE TO USE Make up to 50 keep or set-aside decisions a day for free. Undo, Look Later, and removing what you set aside always stay free. PicDecide Lifetime is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited decisions. If you paid for PicDecide before it became free, unlimited decisions are already included.
Photo Syft
This app helps you declutter your photo library by revisiting photos from past years on a daily basis. You can review and delete unwanted pictures, receipts, or blurry shots to free up storage space. It prioritizes user privacy by processing data on-device and offers a one-time purchase for full access.
- Daily photo review by date
- Delete unwanted photos and videos
- Free up cloud storage space
- On-device processing, no analytics
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- Home Screen widget for activity
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A little cleanup. Every day. Photo Syft helps you clean up your photo library a day at a time. Revisit photos and videos from this date in past years, keep what you want, and review old receipts, blurry shots, and extras before deleting. Clearing out what you don't need may help reduce your cloud storage costs. Photo Syft works on your device without uploading your photos or sending usage analytics. Try three cleanup dates free, then pay once for permanent access. No subscription. A day at a time Browse by year or pick another date in the calendar. Use the grid or go one by one. Zoom in, compare photos side by side, and check your selection before deleting. Favorites need an extra confirmation. Set a daily reminder if it helps. The Home Screen widget shows your weekly activity. Photo Syft shows photos and videos from past years; current-year items won't appear. One payment. No subscription. Try three dates from your photo library free, with no time limit. A date counts once after you successfully delete something. Browsing and keeping photos don't count. After that, pay once for permanent access to all features. There's no automatic charge. Existing owners keep full access. Before you buy more cloud storage Clear out photos you don't need before deciding to upgrade your plan. Track deleted items and their estimated size. Your total usage and storage plan determine whether you can lower your bill. Photo Syft doesn't change your plan. Privacy first Photo Syft doesn't upload your photos or send usage analytics. Your cleanup progress stays on your device. You don't need a Photo Syft account, and there are no ads. Apple handles purchases and verifies access. With selected-photo access, you'll only see the items you've allowed. If you use iCloud Photos, deletions also sync to iCloud and your other devices. Apple Photos and Recently Deleted determine recovery and when space becomes available. Photo Syft doesn't have a separate undo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Photo Syft at Free against PicDecide's $3.99. On update cadence, 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
Photo Syft is free to download; PicDecide costs $3.99 up front. PicDecide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photo Syft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PicDecide ships an update weekly, Photo Syft every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicDecide | Photo Syft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mert Tastan | Andrew Hicks |
In-app purchases
PicDecide
- PicDecide Lifetime$4.99
Photo Syft
- Full Unlock$4.99







