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WhatsAppCleaner vs Files by Google: catalog facts
WhatsAppCleaner	Files by Google
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later licence.	Free Free app from Google.
Android	Android
Targets WhatsApp media, old files and duplicates Open source and on F-Droid	Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people
Only useful for WhatsApp storage Android only	Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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