Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner

The app has a powerful duplicate photo finder that catches near-identical shots, like multiple pictures of the same sunset, and a large file scanner that digs up forgotten downloads, such as a 1.5GB work video. Both tools let you delete clutter in one tap, freeing up space quickly without extra fluff.

It scans your gallery for near-identical images, like several photos of the same scene taken in quick succession, and groups them for bulk deletion. This makes it easy to clear hundreds of similar shots from a vacation or event with a single tap.

The app is free but relies on an aggressive ad-supported model, with a persistent banner ad at the bottom and a full-screen video ad that plays every time you finish a cleaning session. Unfortunately, there is no premium option to remove these ads, so they are a trade-off for the powerful free tools.

First, try clearing the app's cache from your phone settings and restarting the app. If the issue persists, uninstalling and reinstalling the app often resolves scanning glitches, as it resets the app's permissions and data.

Cleanup offers a more specialized duplicate photo finder and large file scanner that are more thorough than Google Files' basic cleaning tools. However, Google Files is completely ad-free and provides a smoother experience, while Cleanup's aggressive ads can be frustrating despite its effective core features.