GoSwipe
GoSwipe and CleanMy®Phone side by side
| Feature | GoSwipe | CleanMy®Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Swipe review of photos and videos | Automatic scan with groups to review; a Swipe Mode was added later |
| Duplicates and similar photos | Duplicates view is free; Tidy Shelf game | Finds duplicate and similar shots and helps choose the best |
| Beyond photos | Videos mode with sound | Similar contacts merge, video compression, Live Photo to still, AI categories |
| On-device processing | Photos never leave the device | Listing says it works fully on-device and does not upload pictures |
| Deleting | Bin, then iOS confirmation, then 30 days in Recently Deleted | Listing says you decide what is removed and can recover items from Recently Deleted |
| Pricing model | Free swipe allowance and free Duplicates; Pro is weekly or yearly | Free download; subscription with a 3-day free trial |
| Account | Sign-in required | Its listing does not mention an account |
| Apple devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad |
| Languages | 13 | 12 on its listing |
| Privacy label | Identifiers used for tracking only if you allow the iOS prompt | Tracking: Identifiers, Usage Data |
If you are leaving Gemini Photos
App Store reviews often describe Gemini Photos for its grouping of similar shots and its swipe-to-keep-or-trash flow. Some reviews of the replacement mention the redesign and the subscription, and MacPaw has replied to a few of them. We do not judge those reviews; we only note that people are looking for options.
- If you want similar-photo groups and one-tap cleanup, try GoSwipe's free Duplicates view and Tidy Shelf.
- If you want the swipe feel, GoSwipe is built around it.
- If you want contacts and video compression, CleanMy®Phone covers them and GoSwipe does not.
Where CleanMy®Phone is the better fit
- Breadth. Contacts, video compression, Live Photo conversion and AI grouping are on its listing; GoSwipe offers none of them.
- A sensitive list. It lets you mark photos as sensitive so cleanups skip them.
- iPad support. Its listing names iPad.
- No sign-in mentioned. GoSwipe requires one.
Where GoSwipe is the better fit
- Every photo seen by you. Swipe review is the main flow, not an add-on mode.
- A free feature that stays free. Duplicates has no trial clock and no Pro requirement.
- A confirmation step you can see. The Bin shows everything queued before iOS asks you to confirm.
- Tidy Shelf. A game that turns look-alike cleanup into something you might actually do. See how to delete duplicate and similar photos.
GoSwipe's limits: sign-in is required, the free swipe allowance ends and then needs Pro (weekly or yearly), and Duplicates and Tidy Shelf are iPhone only.
Privacy: what each one says
CleanMy®Phone's listing says it works fully on-device and does not save or upload your pictures; its label declares Identifiers and Usage Data as used for tracking and lists contact info and diagnostics as not linked to you. GoSwipe processes photos on your iPhone and never uploads them; its tracking-related identifiers apply only after you allow the iOS prompt. See the safety checklist for what to verify in any cleaner.
Free to start
Swipe a few photos and see if it fits.
GoSwipe is free to start on iPhone, with Duplicates free and a Bin you review before anything is deleted.
Frequently asked questions
What replaced Gemini Photos?
According to MacPaw's reply to an App Store review, Gemini Photos was switched to CleanMy®Phone. We link the listing below so you can read it yourself.
What is a good Gemini Photos alternative?
CleanMy®Phone is the developer's own successor. For a swipe-based alternative that keeps you in control of every photo, try GoSwipe. For another scanner, see the roundup of photo cleaner apps.
Does CleanMy®Phone have a free tier?
Its listing says the app is free to download and offers a subscription with a 3-day free trial. Check the current terms in the app before you start the trial.
Does GoSwipe compress videos or merge contacts?
No. GoSwipe reviews and deletes photos and videos, finds duplicates and offers Tidy Shelf. For compression or contacts, use an app that lists them, such as CleanMy®Phone.
Are both apps on-device?
Both say so. GoSwipe never uploads photos, videos, faces or location data. CleanMy®Phone's listing states it works fully on-device. Verify any app yourself with our safety checklist.
Sources and further reading
Features, plans and privacy labels change often. This page reflects the listings as they read on 31 October 2026. Prices are left out on purpose because they differ by country; the App Store shows the current one.