HashPhotos vs CleanCanvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
CleanCanvas
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CleanCanvas is a private photo and video cleaner that helps you free up storage fast. If your iPhone is full of duplicate photos, large videos, old screenshots, blurry shots, and low-value media, CleanCanvas helps you clean up safely without risking the memories that matter most. CleanCanvas helps you: - Remove duplicate photos and duplicate videos - Find large photos and large videos quickly - Clean screenshots and other clutter - Free up storage with guided cleanup plans - Keep the best photo with clear reasons - Compare duplicates before deleting - Protect favorites, recent items, and edited photos - Preview everything before removal Designed for safe cleanup: - Safe, Balanced, and Aggressive cleanup modes - Best Wins First review queue - Swipe to keep or delete - Batch selection for faster cleanup - Clear explanations for every recommendation Built for privacy: - On-device scanning only - No cloud uploads - No remote processing of your photos or videos CleanCanvas is built for people who want a smarter photo cleaner, a safer gallery cleaner, and a faster way to clean storage on iPhone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
HashPhotos and CleanCanvas are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. HashPhotos sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CleanCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | HashPhotos | CleanCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | beyondf | Ly Hong Phat |
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
CleanCanvas
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HashPhotos
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- 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
CleanCanvas
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Premium LifeTime$29.99









