Comparison

HashPhotos vs Photo Declutter

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

Head to head
About

HashPhotos

This app offers a comprehensive solution for managing, editing, and organizing your photos and videos. It provides advanced tools for cleaning up your library, searching for specific images, and enhancing your media with a robust editor. Enjoy a private and customizable photo experience.

Highlights
  • Organize photos with keywords and smart albums
  • Find and remove duplicate photos
  • Advanced search with filters
  • Built-in photo and video editor
  • Private local library with passcode protection
  • Import/export via Wi-Fi
  • Customizable viewer and thumbnail options
Features
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Tired of the Photos app falling short? HashPhotos gives you real control over your photo library — the way it should have always worked. Organize your memories the way you want. Find any photo in seconds. Clean up your library with ease. All with a rich set of tools for photos and videos, built right in. HashPhotos works seamlessly with your iOS photo library, and also includes a Local Library for photos you want to keep completely private. Your privacy is our priority. HashPhotos never transmits your photos or personal data to external servers. Everything stays on your device. ◆ Organize · Keywords (tags), searchable in Apple Photos as well · Smart Album · Uncategorized Album (See photos not in an album) · Tray, Album Bar, Album Picker · Add To Album (with quick access to Pinned and Recents) · 5-Star Rating ◆ Clean Up · Find Duplicates · Find Similar Photos · Compare and Pick ◆ Navigate & Search · Search by keywords, built-in filters (format, size, title, filename, caption, location, and more), date/period, and dimensions · Timeline and Events · Map View · Calendar · Customizable sidebar with pin album support · Album picker with grid view ◆ Viewer · Photo and Video Information · Metadata Viewer · Histogram · Animated Image (GIF, PNG, WebP, HEICS, AVIF) · Live Text and Cut-out Object · Memo ◆ Customization · Thumbnails: sort (by date, size, filename, duration, rating, shuffle), grouping, layout styles (grid, mosaic, natural, waterfall), size, spacing, badges, additional info · Viewer: UI visibility controls, video/Live Photo playback options, customizable gesture actions, and more · Per-album view options, sidebar, and more ◆ Import & Export · Import files and folders · Export albums or folders · Send to / receive from Mac or PC via Wi-Fi · Save to Files (including Live Photos) · System share integration ◆ Security & Privacy · Local Library (Local / Private Album) · Passcode and Face ID · Fake Passcode for unlocking Private Album · Privacy Options ◆ Photo Editor · Crop, Rotate, Flip, Angle · Adjustments and Filters (60+) · Image / Text Overlay, Drawing, Stickers · Blur, Tilt Shift, Shape Mask · Eraser (Remove Background) · Frame ◆ Video Editor · Trim, Flip, Rotate · Filter and Adjustments ◆ Tools · Convert: image format, video/Live Photo to animated image (GIF, PNG, WebP), Live Photo to video or still image · Batch Edit: apply filter, resize, rotate, flip, invert color · Properties: adjust date/time, location, title, memo, favorite · Metadata: edit, remove, import IPTC Keywords · Utilities: combine photos, create animated GIF, slideshow, extract video frame, hide faces, show photos nearby ◆ Embedded Camera · Save photos directly into an album · Take photos with a filter See more at https://hashphotos.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Photo Declutter

This app efficiently locates and removes duplicate and similar images from your device. It offers a rapid scanning process, the ability to search within specific albums, and a one-click mass deletion feature for easy organization. It also accurately identifies photos stored in iCloud.

Highlights
  • Duplicate and similar photo detection
  • Fast scanning algorithm
  • Search within albums
  • One-click mass delete
  • iCloud photo compatibility
  • User-friendly interface
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Photo Declutter finds and deletes duplicate and similar photos quickly and accurately. Characteristics: 1. Quickest duplicate and similar search app on the market: searches 10,000 photos in less than a minute on the iPhone X. 2. Proprietary algorithm to scan selected photos. 3. Ability to search for photos within separate albums. 4. One click mass delete option 5. Accurately finds photos stored on iCloud 6. User-friendly interface 7. Premium version: one-time fee - no hidden subscriptions! 8. MacOS App is available

Screenshots

HashPhotos4 screens
Photo Declutter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HashPhotos at 80% against Photo Declutter's 47%. HashPhotos also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 110) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Photo Declutter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. HashPhotos sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Photo Declutter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HashPhotos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HashPhotos has 2.5K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of HashPhotos's written reviews are positive against 47% of Photo Declutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HashPhotos ships an update weekly, Photo Declutter every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HashPhotos versus Photo Declutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashPhotosPhoto Declutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.5 (110 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better110
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbeyondfChul paik

Customer experience

HashPhotos

All ratings2,478 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews791 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative13.9%

Photo Declutter

All ratings110 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative41.2%

Bugs and requests

HashPhotos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when zooming in on videos
  • Issues with importing photos from external sources
  • Inconsistent behavior when moving photos between albums

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort photos by file name or size
  • Enhanced batch editing and processing tools
  • Improved syncing and backup options
  • Better integration with Apple Photos and other photo apps
  • More customization options for the user interface

Photo Declutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

HashPhotos

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time14
  • Transfer Pack$0.99
  • Photo Editor Pro$0.99
  • Album Pack$1.99
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  • Batch Tools$1.99
  • Tip - Nice One$1.99
  • Convert Tools$1.99
  • Photographer Pack$1.99
  • Tip - Awesome$4.99
  • Tip - You Rock$9.99
  • All in One (Discount2)$17.99
  • All in One Pack$18.99
  • Pro Lifetime$18.99
  • Tip - Legend$19.99
  • All in One (Legacy)$24.99
2 purchases

Photo Declutter

One-time2
  • Premium version$5.99
  • Premium Ver.$5.99

Questions

Is HashPhotos free?
HashPhotos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Declutter free?
Photo Declutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HashPhotos or Photo Declutter?
HashPhotos is rated higher. HashPhotos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Photo Declutter averages 4.5 from 110 ratings.
Do HashPhotos or Photo Declutter have ads?
Neither HashPhotos nor Photo Declutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HashPhotos or Photo Declutter?
HashPhotos ships an update weekly, and Photo Declutter every 4 weeks. Most recently, HashPhotos was updated on September 24, 2026 and Photo Declutter on August 6, 2026.

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