How can we help?
Check the common questions below or reach out directly. We respond within 24 hours.
Does Photo Cleanup upload my photos?
No. All analysis happens on your iPhone. Your photos are never uploaded to any server. The app uses Apple's Vision framework and on-device hashing to find duplicates and similar photos locally.
Does it delete photos permanently?
No. When you confirm a deletion, photos are moved to the Recently Deleted album in Apple Photos. They stay there for 30 days before permanent removal, giving you time to recover anything you change your mind about.
How is this different from Apple Photos?
Apple Photos can detect exact duplicates, but it misses similar photos, burst clutter, and screenshot duplicates. Photo Cleanup uses a 4-stage detection system that finds exact duplicates, near-duplicates, similar shots, and burst groups. It also provides a calmer review flow, one group at a time.
Can I restore photos after deleting them?
Yes. Deleted photos go to the Recently Deleted album in Apple Photos, where they remain for 30 days. You can restore any photo from there at any time within that window.
Is Photo Cleanup free?
Photo Cleanup is free to use with 3 cleanup sessions per day, including all detection types. Pro unlocks unlimited sessions, cleanup reminders, and session history for $9.99 lifetime or $4.99 per year.
What detection types does it use?
Photo Cleanup uses a 4-stage detection pipeline: burst grouping, exact duplicate matching via file hashing, near-duplicate detection, and Vision framework feature prints for visually similar photos.
