SwipeWipe Cleaner Review

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If you're curious about Swipewipe photo cleaner app? I gave it a full test run, swiping through thousands of photos, screenshots, duplicates, and travel snaps to see what it's really like in daily use. And if you're weighing up whether Swipewipe is worth it, or if a full-featured alternative like CleanMyPhone is a better fit, I'll break it down clearly in this review.

Before we dive into Swipewipe, here's a quick comparison between two of the biggest names in mobile storage cleanup:

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Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe Overview

Swipewipe isn't a deep cleaner or a smart AI filter. It's built around one core idea: if you can swipe left and right, you can clear your photo library, month by month, with no overwhelm.

And honestly, that's its biggest strength.

The app doesn't try to do everything. It just makes photo deletion feel simple, even kind of fun.

After spending years trying to manually scroll through my camera roll, constantly getting distracted or giving up, this felt like a fresh approach.

Instead of dumping me into my photo mess all at once, Swipewipe lets you break the task down into manageable monthly reviews.

I ended up using it a little like a habit, ten minutes here, five minutes there. And over a few days, I cleared more photos than I had in months. Below are a few standout features that made a real difference.

The real value Swipewipe brings

Monthly Review Makes It Manageable

Instead of dumping your entire library in one overwhelming view, Swipewipe breaks your camera roll down into monthly chunks. When you open the app, it shows a simple timeline, letting you swipe through photos by month.

For me, this was the game-changer. I didn't feel pressure to get through everything in one go. I'd just pick a month, swipe through a few dozen shots while on the couch, and gradually work my way through years of clutter.

Swipe Interface: Surprisingly Fast Once You Start

The actual swipe-to-delete system is straightforward: left for delete, right to keep. You can even set it to auto-advance, so it flows like a photo slideshow. I thought I'd get tired of swiping, but once I found my rhythm, it became second nature.

The swipe action, pretty much, is how the entire app works. You also swipe left on the main screen to access a sort of main menu, where you can check your swiping stats, change the app theme and more.

On This Day Cleaning: A Personal Touch

Another nice touch is the on this day category. As the name suggests, you're presented with all the videos and photos you took over the years. It's a little nostalgic reminder, but a great way to get rid of the old clutter.

How to cancel Swipewipe subscription on iPhone

I saw a lot of threads on the forums on how to cancel Swipewipe subscription on iPhone, so I also thought I'd add that in here, while we're reviewing the app.

I'm not too sure personally where the confusion comes from, because it's actually really simple, and exactly the standard and usual method of app subscription cancellation; here's how:

Open up the App Store on your iPhone and tap your profile image.
Scroll down and tab subscriptions.
Select Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe in the list and follow the onscreen steps to cancel the subscription.

That's it, nothing more. Your subscription then remains active until the end of the current billing period. After that, you won't be charged.

If you don't see Swipewipe listed, it's possible you're logged into a different Apple ID or the subscription wasn't activated through Apple.

Final verdict: a focused tool, with room for more

Swipewipe does exactly what it promises: helps you clean your photo library using simple swipes and monthly reviews. It doesn't overcomplicate the job, and if you're someone who likes to take their time or clean in short sessions, it's a great fit.

That said, it's very focused on photos only. If you're also running out of iPhone storage due to large files, duplicated videos, or app clutter, then Swipewipe won't help you there. It's not a junk cleaner or file analyzer, and that's where other tools come in. I also find the pricing a little on the high side. It does come with a 3-day free trial, but then prices start from $9.99 for a weekly subscription. For me, that's the only downside.

Want more than photo cleanup?

While I used Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe for session‑by‑session photo review, I also turned to CleanMyPhone when I needed a broader photo‑and‑video cleanup on my iPhone. Unlike Swipewipe, which is very swipe‑centred, CleanMyPhone focuses on identifying duplicate and similar photos, compressing large videos, and converting Live Photos into stills.

Here's what CleanMyPhone can do:

Scan your photo library for duplicates and similar images, helping you keep the best shot of a set and remove extras.
Compress large videos without noticeable quality loss, and convert Live Photos into still images to free up space.
Use AI-organized categories (Travel, Pets, Food, etc.) to help you review large collections quickly.

Try CleanMyPhone if you're looking for a cleaner that automatically spots hidden media space‑hogs, rather than swiping through months of images manually. I found that combining Swipewipe (for fine‑tuning) with CleanMyPhone (for broad cleanup) gave me the best results.