Dupe Away
Dupe Away is a Mac utility that scans your hard drive and external storage for duplicate files, then helps you identify and remove them safely. It locates redundant copies of documents, photos, videos, and other files that accumulate over time, freeing up disk space and reducing clutter. The app compares files by content (not just name), so it catches duplicates even if they are named slightly differently or stored in different locations. Users typically rely on it for periodic disk maintenance, storage optimization before backing up, and cleaning up after importing media from multiple sources or phones.
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1 suggestionDupe Away's official distributor (Macroplant) does not appear to have shipped a native Apple Silicon build, and we could not find evidence of recent development activity from the vendor. The most recent available version (3.0.9) dates to November 2023, and the app remains Intel-only. It continues to launch under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (late 2027), so this app will stop working at that point. Given the 18-month window remaining, you should begin identifying a native alternative now rather than waiting for a last-minute update. Gemini Photos (free/paid tiers), CleanMyMac X (commercial, available on the Mac App Store and direct download), or Disk Diag (free) all offer duplicate-file detection and run natively on Apple Silicon. For a straightforward, lightweight native option specifically focused on duplicates, Gemini Photos is a solid free choice with an active development team.
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