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Gemini 2
Find and delete duplicate files on your Mac with an AI that knows which one to keep.
- Category
- Utilities
- Pricing
- Included in Setapp (~€9.99/month) · Paid
- My rating
- 4.4 out of 5
In short
Gemini 2 does a job you will never do by hand. A single session can recover several GB. Included in Setapp, it's worth a visit a few times a year.
- Ideal for
- macOS users who have piled up thousands of duplicate photos or files over the years of migrations
- Use case
- Detecting and deleting duplicate files (photos, documents, music)
What it costs
Entry price: Included in Setapp (~€9.99/month). Prices taken from the official site, excluding tax.
| Plan | Per month | Per year | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setapp · Recommended | ~€9.99/month (Setapp subscription) | – | Setapp subscribers who already use the suite |
| One-time purchase | €19.99 (one-time) | – | Users without a Setapp subscription |
Alternatives I ruled out
| Alternative | Why I did not keep it |
|---|---|
| dupeGuru | dupeGuru if you want free and cross-platform. Gemini 2 for a more guided experience on Mac. Better at: Open source, free, also works on Windows and Linux Worse at: Less polished interface, no smart quality-based suggestions |
| Photos (native macOS duplicates) | Native Photos for your Apple library. Gemini 2 for files outside Photos and for documents. Better at: Free, built in, detects duplicates in your Apple photo library directly Worse at: Only for the Photos library, not other folders |
Strengths and limits
Pros
- Detection by content, not by name (finds renamed copies)
- Visual interface: see duplicates side by side before deleting
- Smart suggestions: proposes which one to keep based on quality and date
- Works on Photos, Music, Documents, and any folder
- Included in Setapp at no extra cost
Cons
- One-off use: not a tool for daily use
- Scanning a large photo volume can take several minutes
- Always check the suggestions before deleting, the AI can be wrong
Compatibility
- macOS : compatible
- Windows : not compatible
- Linux : not compatible
- iOS : not compatible
- Android : not compatible
- Browser : not compatible
- API : not compatible
Frequently asked questions
Does Gemini 2 delete files without confirmation?
No, Gemini 2 always offers a review before deletion. Deleted files go to the Trash, with no immediate permanent deletion.
Can it scan iCloud and external drives?
Yes, Gemini 2 can scan synced iCloud Drive folders and mounted volumes (external drives, NAS).
Final verdict
The best duplicate detection tool on Mac. One session can recover several GB. Included in Setapp.
- I recommend it to
- Setapp subscribers who want to clean up after a migration or when the disk fills up.
- Not suited for
- Users who just formatted or bought a new Mac with no history.
- Value for money
- Excellent · 4.4 out of 5
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