Short answer: Gemini Photos (MacPaw's duplicate-photo app, not Google Gemini) is no longer a separate app: its App Store ID now belongs to CleanMy®Phone, which still lists Gemini Photos plans ($2.99–$39.99) next to its own ($7.99 a month, $36.99 a year) on the US App Store as of November 14, 2026. If you want the same duplicate and similar-photo cleanup without a plan, Spaceclear is $8.99 once; iOS's free Duplicates album handles exact copies.
What happened to Gemini Photos
- Gemini Photos was MacPaw's app for finding duplicate, similar and blurry photos.
- Its App Store listing (id1277110040) is now CleanMy®Phone: Cleanup Storage, by MacPaw Way Ltd.
- The in-app purchase list still includes "Gemini Photos: Monthly Access" ($2.99, $4.99) and "Gemini Photos: Yearly Access" ($19.99, $39.99), so an old Gemini Photos plan may still be renewing.
- To check: Settings › [your name] › Subscriptions.
Alternatives
| Feature | What it finds | How you pay | Data Used to Track You |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS Photos › Duplicates | exact and near-exact copies | free | — |
| Spaceclear | duplicates, similar shots (best kept), bursts, blurry photos, screenshots, big videos | free to scan; Pro $8.99 once | none (Data Not Collected) |
| CleanMy®Phone | see its listing | Monthly $7.99, Yearly $36.99, Unlimited access $34.99 | Identifiers, Usage Data |
| Clever Cleaner | see its listing | Weekly $6.99, Lifetime $39.99 | Identifiers |
Prices as listed on the US App Store on November 14, 2026, before tax. Privacy labels are each developer's own answers to Apple.
Doing it with Spaceclear
- Open Spaceclear and allow access to Photos.
- Tap Similar Photos: each set shows the best shot marked BEST and the rest pre-selected.
- Check duplicates, burst frames and blurry photos the same way.
- Review, delete, then empty Recently Deleted to get the space back (why).
Everything runs on the iPhone; photos never leave it. See how to delete duplicate photos for the free iOS method too.
FAQ
Is Gemini Photos the same as Google Gemini?
No. Gemini Photos was a photo-cleaning app by MacPaw. Google Gemini is Google's AI assistant, and its features in Google Photos are unrelated.
I still pay for Gemini Photos. How do I cancel?
Open Settings › [your name] › Subscriptions and look for Gemini Photos or CleanMy®Phone. Tap it and choose Cancel Subscription. Deleting the app doesn't cancel it.
Is there a free Gemini Photos alternative?
iOS's own Duplicates album (Photos › Collections › Utilities) is free for exact copies. Spaceclear is free to scan and includes 30 free deletions a day; Pro removes the limit for $8.99 once.
Updated 2026-11-14