Comparison

Orbot vs Exif Cleaner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Orbot

This app provides a free and open-source VPN service powered by the Tor network. It enhances internet safety and privacy by securing your traffic and allowing access to .onion sites. Browsing may be slower due to the encrypted relay process.

Highlights
  • Browse internet over Tor
  • Secure traffic from insecure networks
  • Access .onion sites
  • Free and open-source
Features
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Orbot is the original free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for iOS and macOS. Orbot helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. FEATURES: - Browse the internet over Tor. - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs. - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Orbot might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge). - Use of Orbot is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Orbot is free and open-source software. You can read more about Orbot and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting orbot.app **

About

Exif Cleaner

Features
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Protect your privacy before you share photos. Completely private and confidential, processed exclusively on your device with no data sent anywhere. Exif Cleaner reveals hidden EXIF metadata and GPS coordinates, then removes everything you do not want to share: location, date, camera model, author and more. Your original photo stays untouched. TOTAL DATA PRIVACY • Photos are processed right on your device and never leave it • No account required • No ads and no trackers, even in the free version: your data stays yours alone WHAT IS HIDING IN YOUR PHOTOS • The exact spot on the map where the shot was taken • Author and copyright, description, device model and software fields. The new version processes even more EXIF fields • GPS coordinates with altitude, capture date and time, camera, lens, ISO, aperture and shutter speed CLEAN PHOTOS IN A SINGLE TAP • Exif Cleaner now supports new formats for viewing, cleaning and even editing (!): JPG/JPEG, PNG/APNG, HEIC/HEIF, AVIF, WebP, GIF (+ TIFF for viewing and cleaning only) • Remove all metadata in one tap or pick only the groups you need: location, camera, shooting settings, dates, photo details • Remove GPS only from a JPEG and keep the rest • A new cleaned copy is saved, quality untouched SHOOT WITHOUT THE EXTRA DATA (Pro) • New built-in camera: shoot clean photos with no metadata at all • Front and rear cameras, flash, handy for documents and listings BATCH PROCESSING • Select up to 20 photos at once and clean them in a single run • Watch the progress and reprocess files that fail • Share the result as one photo or a ZIP archive • Safely prepare your shots for social media, messengers and marketplaces PRO OPENS UP MORE • Edit EXIF in JPEGs: date, author, description and a new location right on the map • Presets: save your own cleaning rules and apply them to new selections • Batch editing and Live Photos support Subscription with a free three-day trial, or buy it once for forever. Cleaning photos for free stays free. The interface is fully redesigned: everything neatly organized into clear tabs, faster launch. The app is available in 76 languages and picks yours automatically. A native Mac app, included with your subscription. Unlock PRO on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple Account, whichever device you subscribe on. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Orbot4 screens
Exif Cleaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbot at none against Exif Cleaner's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Exif Cleaner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Orbot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbot ships an update monthly, Exif Cleaner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orbot versus Exif Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbotExif Cleaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (979 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings979 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Tor ProjectVADYM ARASHUKOV

Bugs and requests

Orbot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop
  • Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues
  • Randomly disconnects without warning
  • Onion Browser integration is unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add manual bridge configuration options
  • Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects
  • Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services
  • Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics

Exif Cleaner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orbot

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Exif Cleaner

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly: 3 Days Free3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PRO yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Orbot free?
Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exif Cleaner free?
Exif Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbot or Exif Cleaner have ads?
Neither Orbot nor Exif Cleaner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbot or Exif Cleaner?
Orbot ships an update monthly, and Exif Cleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orbot was updated on November 14, 2026 and Exif Cleaner on November 9, 2026.

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