I need to know if Swipewipe offers a free version because I’m trying to clean up space on my phone but don’t want to pay for an app right now. I checked the app store but it’s not clear if there are any free features or a free trial before subscribing. Has anyone used Swipewipe for free, or know of any limitations?
You Paid How Much for a Photo Deleter?
Alright, so I’ve seen a ton of people hyping up this SwipeWipe app for cleaning up their photos, and honestly, I gotta vent about it. Imagine coughing up $10 a WEEK to trash some photos off your iPhone when there’s a totally free option sitting right in the App Store. Y’all, this is practically daylight robbery with an App Store logo stapled on.
Here’s the link if you think I’m making this up: Clever Cleaner Swipe Photos App.
Visual Proof Because I Know Screenshots Speak Louder Than Rants
Check that out! That’s Clever Cleaner, just chilling. You open it, you use it, and no angry pop-ups breathing down your neck screaming, “PAY ME!” There’s literally zero paywall. Not even a sneaky “unlock pro features!” ploy. Just swipe, delete, and move on with your life.
SwipeWipe: Here Comes the Toll Troll
Above? That’s Clever Cleaner’s actual interface. See any locked buttons? Neither do I. Now buckle up for the next one.
And here is where SwipeWipe hits you with that “$10 every single week” subscription slap. For real? That’s $520 a year. For what? Shuffling generic photo deletion.
TL;DR
If tossing out duplicate or junk pics on your iPhone is all you need, don’t fall for those “free trial” traps that end up draining your wallet faster than you can say “storage full.” Clever Cleaner does the same thing SwipeWipe does—for the low, low price of absolutely nothing.
That’s my PSA. You’ve been warned.
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Swipewipe’s “free” version is basically just a demo—it lets you look at, like, five photos and then BAM, here comes that classic subscription wall. Ten bucks a week is brutal for what’s mostly just an interface slapped on the iPhone’s native delete action, so unless you wanna pay the price of a Netflix sub each month just to clear out screenshots, skip it.
Can’t blame you for being cautious; the App Store makes stuff confusing with all those “free with in-app purchases” labels (don’t get me started on how they hide the paywall behind a dozen pop-ups). Like @mikeappsreviewer mentioned, there are totally free tools that do exactly what you want and don’t require a single penny. I actually tried Clever Cleaner App myself after getting burned by the Swipewipe free trial—that one literally never charged me or begged me for money, just worked as advertised. Maybe not as “slick” design-wise, but who cares, it gets the job done.
Honestly, if all you’re after is clearing space fast without some subscription sneaking up, just give Clever Cleaner a go. Paying for a basic delete function feels a little wild when there are solid free options. Don’t fall for the ol’ free trial > accidental charge trap Swipewipe sets up. Complete waste if you ask me.
So, direct answer: No, there’s NOT a true free version of Swipewipe… just a paywall and a time-limited taste. Don’t bother unless you want to trial for a minute and set a reminder to cancel. There are actually free apps like Clever Cleaner that can do the trick with zero headache.
Swipewipe really tried to ride the hype train with that “free to download” tag but, let’s be honest, you get about as much free deleting as an expired trial antivirus. It lets you preview the goods, maybe swipe a handful of photos if you’re lucky, then—WHAM—paywall. $10/week is steep for pressing “delete.” It’s not even a “lite” version; it’s a sales pitch disguised as an app. I get some people want a slick UI, but if you’re broke or just not about dropping sub money for basic cleaning, nah, you’re not missing out.
Props to @mikeappsreviewer and @ombrasilente for spelling it out. I’ll echo their take, but I’ll add—sometimes these “free” trials auto-renew, and before you know it you wake up with a receipt from Apple you can’t explain to your checking account. Proceed with caution, or don’t bother at all.
If you’re on iOS, you honestly don’t even need these paid apps. iCloud will flag duplicates, you can filter your own screenshots and videos, and if you want automation, the Clever Cleaner App is legit (as they pointed out). Sure, not the most feature-packed, but you get FULL deleting power for free—no “pro unlock” or timer counting down your trial.
Final verdict: Swipewipe’s “free” version is just a window to a paywall. You can skip the headache and try something actually free. I’d only touch Swipewipe if you want to see the interface and bail, or if there’s some specific feature you absolutely need, but I honestly can’t think of one that Apple Photos or Clever Cleaner App doesn’t already do for zilch.
Save your time and your wallet! Swipewipe’s “free” version is basically a teaser—think of it as a demo that lets you swipe a few photos before it whips out the premium paywall. If you just want to get rid of duplicates or old pics without shelling out $10 every week (yeah, seriously, a week), there’s zero point in sticking with Swipewipe unless you love expensive interfaces or missing features.
Alternative: The Clever Cleaner App. No shady trial traps, no hidden unlocks. It just does the job. The pros? Truly free deleting, a simple UI, and it covers the basics well—especially for people who don’t need some 5-star AI photo detective. The cons? It’s not as pretty, lacks deep customization, and advanced organizational stuff is sparse. Still, for cleaning out phone junk? Totally adequate. Props to others in the thread for flagging the subscription gouging. Honestly, unless you’re itching for bells and whistles, Clever Cleaner App > Swipewipe for cost-alone. Competitors in the comments raised all the right warnings: don’t fall for expensive photo bouncers when basic free options have your back.