Frequently asked questions
Answers about photo cleanup, privacy, free modes and Swipellio Pro.
What is Swipellio?
Left to set a photo aside. Right to keep it. Revisit your camera roll one photo at a time; nothing leaves your library until you empty Swipellio’s in-app Trash Bin yourself.
How can I review thousands of photos?
Choose Everything, Photos, Videos or Screenshots in Swipellio. Swipe right to keep and left to set aside in its Trash Bin. Sort by Older to revisit a period or Largest to review heavier files first.
Can I undo an accidental swipe?
A left swipe only moves the photo into the in-app Trash Bin. You can restore it until you empty the Bin; a double tap undoes the last swipe. After deleting from your library, check Recently Deleted in Photos too. Permanently deleting from there cannot be undone.
Does Swipellio work on Android?
No. Swipellio is an iPhone app for iOS 17.5 or later; there is no Android version.
Is Swipellio safe to use?
Photo analysis runs on the device. Swipellio does not upload photos to its own server and has no trackers or ads. Internet is used to load your own iCloud photos; purchases go through Apple. Available on iPhone with iOS 17.5 or later.
Are my photos uploaded?
Photo analysis runs on the device. Swipellio does not upload photos to its own server and has no trackers or ads. Internet is used to load your own iCloud photos; purchases go through Apple. Available on iPhone with iOS 17.5 or later.
Why does the app ask for Full Access?
Full Access lets you review the whole library. Limited Access also works, but only the photos you allow are available. Swipellio explains the permission before the iOS prompt. You can choose Limited Access.
Do I need an account?
No account, email or sign-up is required.
Are there ads or waiting timers?
No ads, advertising SDKs or cooldown timers. You do not have to watch an ad to continue.
What is free?
Everything, Photos, Videos and Screenshots are free basic modes, with no daily swipe cap. All sort orders, the Trash Bin and double-tap undo are included. No ads, cooldown timers or account.
How much does it cost?
Free to download, with an optional Pro subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Current local prices are shown in the App Store.
What does Pro include?
Similars groups near-identical shots, with 5 free packs to try. Clutter Scanner, Papers and Pets each offer 20 free items. Quick Cleanup and video compression require Pro. Current prices are shown in the App Store.
Similar photos or duplicates: what is the difference?
Photos of the same moment can differ in expression, sharpness and framing. Swipellio’s Similars groups near-identical shots; it does not promise to find byte-identical files. For duplicates detected by Apple, check the Duplicates collection in Photos. Finding few duplicate sets does not tell you how many retakes you have.
What does Clutter Scanner find?
Clutter Scanner surfaces blurry, dark, blown-out or low-quality shots for your review. Documents and receipts are handled separately by Papers. It does not delete the results for you.
What happens when I delete iCloud photos?
With iCloud Photos enabled, deleting also syncs to other devices on the same account. Keep a separate copy of important memories before permanently removing them.
Who makes Swipellio?
Eugene Grunin builds Swipellio independently. The App Store lists the developer’s legal name as Evgenii Grunin.