Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe icon
Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe Review - Streamlined iOS Photo Management

by MWM

4.7
IOSUtilities
Swipewipe offers systematic photo management through chronological browsing and swipe-based deletion. The app targets users overwhelmed by large photo libraries seeking efficient organization and storage recovery through intuitive visual interface.

Detailed Review

Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe positions itself as a specialized solution for managing extensive iOS photo libraries that have become unwieldy through years of accumulation. Developed by MWM, the app addresses a common pain point among smartphone users: the overwhelming task of reviewing thousands of photos, videos, and screenshots to free up storage space and organize digital memories. Unlike basic photo management tools, Swipewipe focuses specifically on the deletion process through an interface designed for rapid decision-making. The core functionality centers on chronological organization, allowing users to navigate their photo library month-by-month with intuitive swipe gestures. Right swipes preserve photos while left swipes mark them for deletion, creating a streamlined workflow that transforms photo management from a tedious task into a more engaging process. The app processes all media types stored in the camera roll, including videos and screenshots, and provides real-time storage savings metrics. A notable feature is the temporary holding area for deleted items, which prevents accidental permanent deletion during the review process. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design choices with a clean, minimal interface that prioritizes the photo being reviewed. The month-by-month navigation system helps users maintain context while making deletion decisions, and the swipe mechanics feel responsive and natural. Real-world usage patterns show most users engage in extended sorting sessions, often reviewing thousands of items in single sittings. The app's effectiveness appears highest for users with extremely large libraries (10,000+ items) where manual management would be impractical. User feedback trends reveal strong satisfaction with the app's core functionality despite pricing concerns. Brandon Harken (August 27, 2025) reported deleting 'over 6000 photos' while another user, popkern17 (August 30, 2025), documented clearing '44 gigabytes of nonsense and over 18,000 items' during the trial period. Multiple reviews mention significant storage recovery as a primary benefit, though Emily (August 25, 2025) criticized the subscription model, noting 'It makes you pay money just to delete your photos.' The $40 monthly price point emerges as a consistent point of discussion among users. The app demonstrates clear strengths in handling massive photo libraries efficiently but faces limitations regarding its subscription-based access to basic device functionality. The value proposition appears most justified for users with exceptionally large libraries where the time savings justify the cost. The absence of advanced organization features beyond deletion may limit its appeal for users seeking comprehensive photo management solutions. Ideal use cases involve users facing storage constraints or those needing to rapidly review years of accumulated media with minimal friction.

Key Features

  • Chronological month-by-month navigation system enabling organized review of entire photo history with temporal context
  • Swipe-based deletion interface allowing rapid decision-making with right swipes to keep and left swipes to delete media
  • Comprehensive media processing supporting photos, videos, and screenshots from the device's complete camera roll
  • Real-time storage calculator displaying gigabytes recovered during the deletion process for immediate feedback
  • Temporary deletion holding area preventing accidental permanent loss of media during review sessions
  • Batch processing capabilities handling thousands of items efficiently without performance degradation

Why Users Love It

Extremely efficient mass deletion
Intuitive swipe interface

Perfect for: Users with massive photo libraries needing efficient organization

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#33

+6 from last week

Best Rank

#25

All-time high

Average Rank

#33

30-day average

User Reviews

popkern17
Aug 30, 2025

I had 37,000+ items in my camera roll from the past 8 years. During the 3 day free trial and less than one week of paying for the app, I cleared out 44 gigabytes of nonsense and over 18,000 items. I do think it’s odd that this app charges per week, and it is quite pricey at $40/month but if you’re determined to sit down and get through it, it works like a charm. Gamifies cleaning your photos I had 37,000+ items in my camera roll from the past 8 years. During the 3 day free trial and less than one week of paying for the app, I cleared out 44 gigabytes of nonsense and over 18,000 items. I do think it’s odd that this app charges per week, and it is quite pricey at $40/month but if you’re determined to sit down and get through it, it works like a charm.

YkMatt
Aug 15, 2025

Wow, genuinely, wow. I usually hate apps like these because they try to get you to pay the minute you open but this one is optional and the only feature you really lose is cleaning out photos by category OTHER than months. Basically you can clean out photos by month for FREE! There are some ads but this app is helping me save so much storage so I feel COMPELLED to write a 5-star review. Amazing interface, simple, incredible. The ONLY downside I can say is sometimes you have to swipe ALL the way to one side so it makes it a bit annoying but honestly I am scraping at the bottom of the barrel for bad stuff to talk about this app. It won’t ask you to pay after you’ve already swiped on them, it’s a simple delete button at the end, super easy to understand. And to top it all off, it shows you which months you have ALREADY CLEANED! This being a free feature alone baffles me and is so well thought out, honestly. Great app, 5/5 stars. Free version is surprisingly exceptional Wow, genuinely, wow. I usually hate apps like these because they try to get you to pay the minute you open but this one is optional and the only feature you really lose is cleaning out photos by category OTHER than months. Basically you can clean out photos by month for FREE! There are some ads but this app is helping me save so much storage so I feel COMPELLED to write a 5-star review. Amazing interface, simple, incredible. The ONLY downside I can say is sometimes you have to swipe ALL the way to one side so it makes it a bit annoying but honestly I am scraping at the bottom of the barrel for bad stuff to talk about this app. It won’t ask you to pay after you’ve already swiped on them, it’s a simple delete button at the end, super easy to understand. And to top it all off, it shows you which months you have ALREADY CLEANED! This being a free feature alone baffles me and is so well thought out, honestly. Great app, 5/5 stars.

I just wanna cookie
Aug 17, 2025

omg I Js download this app and I’m literally in love! I don’t have the subscription, but I just got rid of 201 pictures! The organization is great! I love it sm and the only little problem is once it said I deleted to much and I had to come back later to continue, is that ok or no? Anyways this app is great and I take wayyy too many photos every day so tysm for this app! 🤭👍 So good! omg I Js download this app and I’m literally in love! I don’t have the subscription, but I just got rid of 201 pictures! The organization is great! I love it sm and the only little problem is once it said I deleted to much and I had to come back later to continue, is that ok or no? Anyways this app is great and I take wayyy too many photos every day so tysm for this app! 🤭👍

Madyjoll my user
Aug 19, 2025

It helps so much and its very helpful for saving storage in fotos Try it It helps so much and its very helpful for saving storage in fotos

lupe an-con-mon
Aug 19, 2025

I struggle to keep my photos organized and using this app mas it engaging and much more fun to clean out my photo albums It was really helpful I struggle to keep my photos organized and using this app mas it engaging and much more fun to clean out my photo albums

App Details

Developer

MWM

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/7/2025