GoSwipe
GoSwipe and Slidebox side by side
| Feature | GoSwipe | Slidebox |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Decide what to keep and free space | Sort photos into albums and delete what you do not want |
| Core gesture | Swipe right to keep, left to queue for deletion | Swipe to delete, one tap to file a photo into an album, keep to mark it done |
| Delete flow | Bin, then iOS confirmation, then 30 days in Recently Deleted | Works directly with the Photos app, so changes sync across iPhone and iCloud |
| Duplicates and similar photos | Duplicates view is free; Tidy Shelf game | Compare similar photos by swiping between them |
| Undo | Undo the last swipe in the current deck | Undo listed as a feature |
| Pricing model | Free swipe allowance; Pro is weekly or yearly | Free download; subscriptions or a one-time unlock; lists advertising |
| Account | Sign-in required | Its listing does not mention an account |
| Apple devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision |
| Languages | 13 | 15 on its listing |
| Privacy label | Identifiers used for tracking only if you allow the iOS prompt | No tracking declared; data not linked to you |
Where Slidebox is the better fit
- Organizing into albums. Filing a photo into an album with one tap is the heart of Slidebox. GoSwipe is for clearing, not filing.
- A one-time purchase option. Its listing says you can unlock the full version permanently. GoSwipe Pro is a weekly or yearly subscription.
- A lighter privacy label. Slidebox declares no tracking and lists its collected data as not linked to you. GoSwipe declares tracking-related identifiers that apply only after you allow the iOS prompt.
- More devices and languages. Its listing names iPad, Mac and Vision, and 15 languages against our 13.
- No sign-in mentioned. GoSwipe requires one.
Where GoSwipe is the better fit
- A reviewable delete queue. Swipes go to a Bin first. Nothing leaves your library until you confirm and iOS confirms again.
- Free Duplicates. Groups exact copies and look-alikes, marks Suggested, and costs nothing with or without Pro. See how to delete duplicate and similar photos.
- Tidy Shelf. A 90-second game for look-alike cleanup.
- Videos mode with sound. Helps you find heavy clips quickly. See how to find and delete large videos.
GoSwipe's limits: sign-in is required, the free swipe allowance ends and then needs Pro, and Duplicates and Tidy Shelf are iPhone only.
Using both without conflict
Both apps work through the Photos library, so they see the same photos. A sensible split is to clear space first (duplicates, screenshots, heavy videos) and organize what is left into albums. Start with the four-phase camera roll cleanup and finish with albums in whichever app you prefer.
Free to start
Clear the clutter before you organize it.
Start with duplicates and screenshots in GoSwipe, then sort what remains.
Frequently asked questions
Is Slidebox better than GoSwipe?
It is better for sorting photos into albums, and its privacy label declares no tracking. GoSwipe is better suited to clearing space: a reviewable Bin, free Duplicates, Videos mode and Tidy Shelf. Which is better depends on your goal.
Can GoSwipe organize photos into albums?
No. GoSwipe can work through an existing album, but it does not file photos into new albums the way Slidebox does.
Which one is cheaper?
Both have a free tier with limits. Slidebox's listing mentions subscriptions and a one-time unlock; GoSwipe Pro is a weekly or yearly subscription. We do not quote amounts because they vary by country; the App Store shows the current price.
Do they delete photos the same way?
Slidebox says it works directly with the Photos app. GoSwipe queues deletes in a Bin and asks iOS to confirm. In both cases, deleted photos should land in Recently Deleted for 30 days; see how to recover them.
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.