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 Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.

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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Remove EXIF metadata and GPS data from photos before you share. Exif Cleaner is a photo metadata remover for JPEG, HEIC/HEIF, PNG and WebP images, with a detailed EXIF viewer for JPEG. Clean one photo or batch-clean up to 20 images, then save a new copy. Photos may store hidden image metadata such as GPS coordinates, capture dates, camera and lens information, author names, copyright details and software tags. Exif Cleaner helps you see what is attached and remove what you do not want to share. REMOVE PHOTO METADATA • Clean metadata from JPG/JPEG, HEIC/HEIF, PNG and WebP images • Remove metadata in one step • Remove GPS only from a JPEG photo while keeping other EXIF data • Select JPEG metadata groups to remove: location, camera, capture settings, image details, dates or advanced fields • Keep the original photo unchanged and save a cleaned copy VIEW EXIF AND GPS DETAILS For JPEG photos, use the metadata viewer to inspect: • GPS coordinates and altitude • Camera make, model, lens and serial number • ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, flash and white balance • Date taken, date modified, orientation, dimensions and color space • Artist, copyright, description and software fields Open embedded coordinates in a map app when you choose. BATCH METADATA CLEANER • Select and clean up to 20 photos at once • Follow progress and see successful or failed files • Compare file size before and after cleanup • Save cleaned copies to your gallery • Share one cleaned photo or multiple results in a ZIP archive • Retry items that could not be processed PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Core photo cleanup happens locally on your device. Photos are not uploaded for cleaning, and you do not need an account to use the core cleaning tools. Core cleanup works without an internet connection. Exif Cleaner contains no ads. EXIF CLEANER PRO Optional Pro tools add JPEG metadata editing: • Change or remove GPS coordinates and dates • Edit artist, copyright, description, software, camera and lens fields • Apply built-in presets for marketplace listings, social sharing, journalism, photography and identity cleanup • Save custom presets and apply a preset to multiple JPEG files USE EXIF CLEANER BEFORE YOU: • Post photos on social media • Add product images to a marketplace listing • Share family, travel or property photos • Send images to clients or collaborators MORE TOOLS • Recent processing history stored locally on your device • Light, dark and system themes • Interface available in 72 languages FORMAT NOTES Metadata cleanup supports JPG/JPEG, HEIC/HEIF, PNG and WebP. Detailed metadata preview, GPS-only removal, selective cleanup and Pro editing are currently available for JPEG. HEIC/HEIF cleanup is exported as a cleaned JPEG copy. 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 3. 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 3 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 October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orbot versus Exif Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbotExif Cleaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (970 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings970 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB53 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

3 purchases

Exif Cleaner

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PRO yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$14.99

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 October 9, 2026 and Exif Cleaner on October 6, 2026.

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