Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe Review

Need an iPhone cleaner app and came across Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe? It looks bright, has a solid rating, but is it actually what you need? If that’s the question on your mind, our Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe review has all the answers. We put this app under scrutiny to see what it really offers. We’ll score it across 5 key categories—features, interface, cleanup results, scan speed, and pricing—before calculating the final score. Let’s find out if it’s worth your time and/or money!

Overview

Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe is an iPhone storage cleaner developed by MWM, ranking #31 in Utilities on the App Store with a solid 4.7-star rating from 47.1K reviews.

Unlike most cleaners we’ve tested, this one relies on a swipe-based approach rather than AI automation. You swipe right to keep and left to delete. The developer describes Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe as a “simple, fun, elegant solution” designed to help users go month-by-month through their entire photo library—photos, videos, screenshots, and everything else.

Features and Functionality

We always start with features, and in this case, it’s going to be a short list—because Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe is a very specific type of cleaner. Unlike most storage cleaners that automatically scan your phone for duplicates, blurry images, or large video files, this app focuses entirely on manual photo organization.

Here’s what it offers:

• 📅 Month-by-month cleanup – The app organizes your photos by month, allowing you to go through them in batches rather than all at once.
• 👆 Swipe-based sorting – Swipe right to keep a photo, swipe left to delete it. Simple and intuitive.
• 📸 “On This Day” feature – Each day, the app surfaces photos taken on the same date in past years, so you can decide what to keep or remove.
• 🔖 Bookmarks – Save photos for later review if you’re unsure about deleting them.
• ✅ Review before deletion – After swiping through a batch, the app lets you review your choices before anything gets permanently deleted.

That’s it. No AI-powered detection, no automatic cleanup, no video compression—just a manual, interactive way to go through your camera roll.

Verdict. This one is a bit tricky. On one hand, it’s not feature-rich, so it definitely doesn’t deserve a 5. But on the other, the app is very clear about what it offers—it’s a manual photo cleanup tool, not an all-in-one storage optimizer. If you download it, you know exactly what you’re getting (or, better said, not getting), so we can’t be too harsh on it.

That said, compared to full-featured cleaners, it’s quite limited. So, for features alone, we think 3 out of 5 is fair.

Interface

Now, let’s talk about how the app looks and feels. The first time we opened it—after going through the usual permission prompts—we were greeted with a bright, colorful menu displaying months like a rainbow timeline. It definitely stands out from the more minimalistic designs we’ve seen in other cleaners, but this vibrant look might not be for everyone. Some might find it a bit too much.

When it comes to navigation, it doesn’t get much simpler. You get a list of photo groups sorted by month, and when you tap on one, it opens a swipe-based interface where you decide whether to delete or keep each photo. Once you’re done, the app presents a final deletion list for review. That’s it—no extra clutter, no complex menus.

And honestly? That might be the point. The developers clearly wanted to keep things as straightforward as possible, with no unnecessary distractions.

Verdict. Just like with the features, it’s a bit unclear how to rate Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe in terms of design. In two words, it’s colorful and simple. Whether that’s a strength or a limitation depends entirely on what you’re looking for in a cleaner. Our impression is rather positive. Yeah, it’s a bit too colorful for some tastes, but it’s undeniably unique. So, we’re giving it 4 out of 5 for design. It’s simple and it stands out—but it won’t be for everyone.

Cleanup Results

Usually, this is where we break down how much clutter a cleaner detects, how accurate its photo grouping is, whether its Best Shot selection actually works, or if it offers fully automated cleanup. But with Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe, there’s not much to cover.

There’s no AI, no automation, no detection of similar images—just you, swiping through your photos. The amount of storage you free up depends entirely on how much you’re willing to delete manually. It just pulls everything from the gallery and sorts it by month.

While Duplicate photos do show up in a few seconds, we doubt there’s any fancy AI logic behind it—it likely just matches photos taken seconds apart with similar file sizes, rather than analyzing actual image content. So, calling it a proper duplicate cleaner would be a stretch. It doesn’t suggest anything, and it doesn’t make the process much faster beyond letting you swipe instead of tap through your gallery.

Verdict. In terms of actual cleanup capability, it’s purely manual—no automation, no smart detection, just a more structured way to go through your photos. How do we score that? On one hand, it does exactly what it promises. You swipe, delete, repeat—and if that’s what you’re looking for, it works well. But as a storage cleaner, it doesn’t actually “clean” anything on its own. So, it’s not a 0 (since it technically helps you clean your phone), but it’s definitely not a 4 or 5 either because it doesn’t do any work for you. We think a 3 out of 5 is more than fair—a solid tool if you prefer a hands-on cleanup, but not the most efficient option.

Scan Speed

There’s no actual scan in Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe, so its speed? Well, that depends on you. The app doesn’t analyze or process files—it just loads everything from your gallery instantly and lets you swipe through them at your own pace. If you’re a speed swiper, congratulations—you’ve got the fastest cleaner on the market! If you take your time deciding, well… that’s on you.

Verdict. Its speed is your speed, we’ll be generous once more and give it 3 out of 5.

Pricing and Free Version

Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe is on the pricier side. The weekly subscription costs $8.99, while the annual plan is a staggering $109.99. That’s one of the highest prices we’ve seen for a cleaner app.

So, who is this price for? If you’re paying over $100 a year, you’d expect something more than just a swipe-based cleanup tool. Many other cleaners offer photo organization, duplicate removal, contact cleanup, and even video compression—all for less than half of what Swipewipe charges.

As for its free version, it’s surprisingly usable. Unlike many other apps that lock core features behind a paywall, Swipewipe lets you use it for free, with ads appearing every sixth photo. While some might find this annoying, we found that it doesn’t interrupt the experience too much.

Verdict. The free version is fine, but the premium plan is laughably overpriced. For $109.99 a year, you’d expect a full-fledged, AI-powered storage optimizer—not just a swipe tool. We can’t justify this pricing, so 1 out of 5 is the best we can give it.

Final Score

We’ve gone through every aspect of Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe, and now it’s time to put everything together.

It’s a decent app for manual cleanup, but way too expensive for what it offers. If you want an interactive way to declutter your photos, it does the job. But if you’re looking for a full-fledged storage optimizer, you can get way more features for a fraction of the price.

If not for the free version actually being usable, we wouldn’t recommend it at all at its current price. However, since you can use it for free, we think it’s an okay tool for what little functionality it provides.