FileSweep: Store Speed & Files vs Media Cleanup ‑ Scan & Delete
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for FileSweep, Nov 6, 2026 for Media Cleanup.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: FileSweep 1.0 from 2 reviews and Media Cleanup 5.0 from 12 reviews.
- Both list a free plan.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Basic file scanning
- · Delete up to 25 files
- · View unused files
Cleanup Basic
- · Advanced search and filtering
- · Backup up to 500 files
- · Delete up to 500 files
- · Includes all Free plan features
- · Select multiple files at once
Cleanup Pro
- · Backup up to 2,000 files
- · Everything in Basic, plus
- · Powerful advanced filters
- · Priority support when you need it most
Cleanup Master
- · Dedicated 1-on-1 support for your store
- · Everything in Pro, plus
- · Unlimited file deletions
Free
- · 10 media library scans per month
- · 10,000 file compressions per month
- · 10,000 file deletions per month
- · Bulk delete with warnings & filters
- · File size ranking and analysis
- · Identify unused files across your store
Pro
- · 30-day trash bin with file restoration
- · Auto-generate alt text with AI for SEO
- · Everything in Free, plus:
- · Perfect for busy, growing stores
- · Priority support & feature requests
- · Restore deleted files within 30 days
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFileSweep Pro keeps your store fast and clean from one place. Scan to see which installed apps add the most load time, then clean up the ones slowing you down so pages load lighter. It also finds unused images, documents, theme assets, and media no longer linked to any active product, page, theme, or menu.
Media Cleanup scans your store to find unused files across products, collections, blogs, pages, and themes. View detailed analytics by file type and size. Delete files safely with a 30-day trash bin and restoration option. Find missing alt text and generate it with AI for better SEO. Bulk operations and smart filters save hours of manual work. Perfect for optimizing store performance and reducing storage costs.
- Run a one-click file cleanup scan to detect unused images and media files
- View clear results that separate safe-to-delete files from active store assets
- Quickly bulk delete unused files with select-all and checkbox options
- Easily download backups of your images and files before deleting
- Scan products, collections, blogs, pages, and themes to find unused files
- View detailed storage analytics with breakdowns by file type, size, and usage
- 30-day trash bin with full file restoration for safe deletion and recovery
- Identify images missing alt text to improve SEO rankings and accessibility
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  FileSweep |  Media Cleanup |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | FileSweep | Media Cleanup |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 1.0 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 12(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | FileSweep | Media Cleanup |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $14.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | FileSweep | Media Cleanup |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #326 | #13 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Oct 9, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Quoter | Unified Commerce |
FAQ
FileSweep and Media Cleanup: common questions
- Is FileSweep or Media Cleanup cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, FileSweep or Media Cleanup?
- On the Shopify App Store: FileSweep 1.0 from 2 reviews and Media Cleanup 5.0 from 12 reviews.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 14, 2026 for FileSweep, Nov 6, 2026 for Media Cleanup; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 14, 2026 for FileSweep, Nov 6, 2026 for Media Cleanup. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.