This Day is a new indie app that tackles the overwhelming task of photo library cleanup by breaking it into bite-sized daily sessions. Instead of confronting tens of thousands of photos at once, the app only shows users photos they took on today's date in previous years. This approach transforms decluttering into a simple habit rather than a daunting project. For users with massive libraries stretching back over a decade, this method makes progress feel achievable without the mental burden of a massive cleanup effort.

The app offers several tools to help free up storage: easy deletion of old photos, Live Photo compression that converts motion shots into single static frames for smaller file sizes, and duplication detection. Users can set up daily reminders and maintain streak tracking for motivation. This is particularly useful for the many iPhone users paying for iCloud storage who need to reclaim space without spending hours sorting through years of photos.

The app is free to download for iPhone and iPad running iOS 26 and later. Premium subscription unlocks unlimited access at $3.99/month or $29.99/year.

For anyone who has ever felt paralyzed by the thought of organizing their photo library, This Day offers a practical solution: just a few minutes each day is all it takes to make meaningful progress over time.