This application is designed to help users manage their cloud storage by identifying and deleting duplicate files. Unlike native cloud storage services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, which lack built-in tools for duplicate detection, this app offers a straightforward solution. When users store large numbers of files in the cloud, it can become challenging to keep track of duplicates, leading to wasted space and clutter. The app automates the process of locating these duplicates and allows users to clean up their storage efficiently, thus freeing up space and organizing their files better.
The app works by having users log into their cloud accounts and select specific folders or entire drives to scan. The process is quick and depends mainly on the number of files rather than their size. Once the scan is complete, it presents a list of duplicate files, enabling users to review and decide which copies to delete before confirming the operation. This streamlined approach simplifies what would otherwise be a tedious manual process, especially for users with extensive cloud storage collections.
One of the key advantages of this application is its efficiency and low resource consumption. It doesn’t need to download files locally; instead, it accesses file metadata directly through the cloud providers’ APIs. This approach saves bandwidth, reduces the need for free device space, and results in faster scans—taking less than 10 minutes for around 100,000 files based on network conditions. The app determines duplicates by comparing hash values, ensuring only identical content is flagged. Files with the same name or size but different content are not marked as duplicates, ensuring accuracy in the cleaning process. The entire operation is performed locally on the user’s device, with respect to data privacy, as no cloud data is transferred through third-party servers.
The application supports multiple cloud storage services, including OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, MEGA, Box, pCloud, and Yandex.Disk. However, due to recent changes in Google’s API verification process, Google Drive integration is currently unverified, requiring users to perform a workaround to log in. This limitation does not hinder basic usage but is important to note. Overall, this tool provides a practical, fast, and safe way for users to maintain a tidy cloud storage environment without the hassle of downloading and re-uploading large amounts of data. The developers actively improve the app and encourage user feedback to resolve issues and enhance functionality.