| Feature | PicWay | Slidebox |
|---|---|---|
| The swipe | By default, swipe right to keep, left to set aside, and up to favorite. You can change Set Aside direction in Review settings. | Swipe up to trash, down to mark favorite, and tap an album to sort the photo. Source |
| Setting photos aside | By default, a left swipe sets the photo aside. It stays in your library, and you can tap Put back anytime. | Trashing a photo marks it as trashed inside Slidebox. Nothing happens to the photo outside Slidebox. Source |
| Deleting and recovering | To really delete, you review the set-aside photos, then iOS asks you to confirm. Deleted photos go to Recently Deleted for 30 days. | Deleting trashed photos removes them from your iOS photo library on all your devices. They stay in Recently Deleted for 30 days. Source |
| Similar photos | Similar shots and bursts get their own groups, and duplicate items are grouped so each group keeps one. You choose what to keep. | Swipe between duplicate photos to decide which ones to keep. Source |
| Where to start | Start from On This Day, Memories by month, by album, or by place, a Journey, or One at random. | Sort photos into albums with a single tap, and mark your best photos as favorites. Source |
| iPhone and iPad | Works on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.0 or later. | The App Store lists Slidebox for iPhone and iPad. Source |
Which to use
If you want to file photos into albums as you swipe, Slidebox is built around that: tap an album to sort the photo. If you’d rather go through memories like On This Day or a trip, keep screenshots and documents out of view, and compress videos or lock private photos in the same app, try PicWay.
When Slidebox fits
Slidebox is built around sorting as you swipe: swipe up to trash, down to favorite, and tap an album to file the photo. Its App Store page also lists comparing similar photos and undoing actions.
When PicWay fits
- You want to go through photos by memory, like On This Day, a month, a place, or a Journey.
- You want set-aside photos to stay in your library, so you can put them back anytime.
- You want screenshots, screen recordings, and document-like images out of view. The Life view hides them without deleting them.
- You want to compress videos at Standard or Strong, or keep private photos in a vault that won’t open while your screen is being recorded.
- You want reviewing and organizing done on your device, with no account to sign up for.
About this page
This page is written by the PicWay team. Everything about Slidebox comes from slidebox.co, its iOS FAQ, and its US App Store page, checked on November 1, 2026. Features can change, so follow the Source links for the latest.
Frequently asked questions
Does swiping in PicWay delete photos?
No. By default, a left swipe sets the photo aside, and it stays in your library. Deleting only happens after you review the set-aside photos and confirm with iOS.
Can I favorite a photo with a swipe?
Yes. Swipe up to favorite while you review.
Can I get back a photo I deleted with PicWay?
Yes, for 30 days. Photos you delete go to Recently Deleted in the Photos app.
Do I need an account to use PicWay?
No. PicWay has no account, and reviewing happens on your device.
Does PicWay work on iPad?
Yes. PicWay works on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.0 or later.