# Scrub — Clean photo metadata — Remove EXIF, GPS & hidden data

> Remove EXIF, GPS, and hidden data from photos securely on-device. (iPhone/iPad app by Argon Labs LLC.)

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- Developer: [Argon Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886786496)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrub-clean-photo-metadata/id6788904899/reviews.md

## What is Scrub?

Every photo you take quietly records where you were, when you were there, and what device you own — sometimes even your name. Share the file, and all of it goes along for the ride. Scrub shows you exactly what's hiding in your photos — free — and removes it in one tap, entirely on your device, with verified proof. When you want to keep the cleaned copy, one small one-time purchase unlocks saving and sharing forever. No subscription, no account, no ads.

WHAT'S HIDING IN YOUR PHOTOS

A typical smartphone photo carries GPS coordinates accurate to the meter, capture time down to the second, camera make, model and serial numbers, lens details, editing history, author names — plus an embedded thumbnail that is a second tiny copy of the image. None of it is visible. All of it travels with the file — to social media DMs, marketplace listings, forums, and anyone who taps "Save image".

WHY SCRUB

• Free to see it work — inspect every hidden field and run the full clean, with verified results, before paying anything
• Unlock once, own everything — a single one-time purchase to save and share your cleaned photos. No subscriptions, no "premium" upsells, no ads. Ever.
• 100% on-device — no upload, no server, no account. Works in airplane mode. Your photos never leave your phone.
• Lossless — metadata is removed at the file level, without re-encoding. Every pixel stays exactly as it was.
• Verified — after every clean, Scrub re-reads the output file and shows you the proof: 0 fields remain.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

• Inspect — every EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC and PNG text field, translated into plain language and grouped by what it exposes: Location, Date & Time, Device, Author & Notes, Capture Settings
• See it on a map — drop the photo's GPS pin on a map and see exactly what the file gives away
• Strip — remove everything in one tap, or clear just the categories you choose
• Edit — rewrite any EXIF field: fix a wrong date, change an author credit, or move a photo's GPS pin to Paris
• Redact — blur, pixelate, or black out faces, screens and street signs, at full resolution and three intensities
• Bulk Strip — select a batch and wipe every photo in one pass; per-photo badges show which ones are geotagged
• Originals untouched — cleaned copies are saved next to your originals, never over them
• Lossless for JPEG, PNG and WebP; HEIC is cleaned via a high-quality conversion
• Even removes the hidden EXIF thumbnail and trailing motion-video data most tools miss
• Dark mode — automatic and easy on the eyes

WHO IT'S FOR

Anyone selling on marketplaces, posting to forums, sharing on social media, or sending photos to people they don't know. Parents, travelers, journalists, online sellers — anyone who'd rather not broadcast their home address in a photo of a coffee table.

Share the photo. Keep the rest.

## Key features

- Inspect hidden photo metadata
- Remove EXIF, GPS, and XMP data
- On-device processing for privacy
- One-time purchase for saving/sharing
- Lossless metadata removal
- Bulk photo cleaning
- Edit and redact photo information

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrub Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Scrub

### Does Scrub have ads?

No, Scrub is ad-free. The developer explicitly states that there are no advertisements, and the app is free to inspect and clean photos.

### How much does Scrub cost?

Scrub is free to use for inspecting and cleaning photos. A single, one-time purchase is required to unlock the ability to save and share the cleaned images permanently.

### Is Scrub safe to use for my photos?

Yes, Scrub prioritizes user privacy by performing all operations 100% on-device. Your photos never leave your phone, and it works even in airplane mode.

### What kind of metadata can Scrub remove?

Scrub can remove a wide range of metadata including EXIF, GPS coordinates, XMP, IPTC, capture time, device information, camera serial numbers, and even embedded thumbnails.

### Can I edit photo metadata with Scrub?

Yes, Scrub allows you to edit EXIF fields. You can fix incorrect dates, change author credits, or even reposition a photo's GPS pin.

### Does Scrub affect the quality of my photos?

No, Scrub performs lossless metadata removal for JPEG, PNG, and WebP files, meaning every pixel remains unchanged. HEIC files are cleaned via a high-quality conversion.

### How often is Scrub updated?

Scrub was last updated on August 5, 2026, with version 1.0.0. This indicates it is a new application, and future updates will likely follow based on user feedback and development plans.

### What devices does Scrub support?

Based on the provided data, Scrub currently supports iPhone devices. It is categorized under Utilities and has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-05

No release notes.

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