Comparison

Onion Browser 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

Onion Browser

This app provides a secure and private way to browse the internet using the Tor network. It protects your privacy from trackers, secures your traffic on public Wi-Fi, and allows access to .onion sites. It also offers features to block scripts and clear cookies automatically.

Highlights
  • Browse internet over Tor
  • Protect privacy from website tracking
  • Secure traffic on insecure networks
  • Access .onion sites
  • Block scripts
  • Automatically clear cookies and tabs
Features
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Onion Browser is the original free and open-source Tor-powered web browser for iOS. Onion Browser helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. “The best Tor-related offering on iOS right now is Onion Browser” - The Daily Dot, October 14, 2015. Featured in: The New York Times, The Guardian, Salon, TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Boing Boing, Lifehacker, Macworld, The Daily Dot, & others. FEATURES: • Browse the internet over Tor: - Protect your privacy from website tracking - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. • Fight online tracking: block scripts and automatically clear cookies and tabs, based on your preferences. • And more privacy-enhancing features! DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal web browser or a VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Onion Browser might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge), force-quit, and then restart the app. - Use of Onion Browser is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Onion Browser is free and open-source software. You can read more about Onion Browser and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting onionbrowser.com **

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

Onion Browser4 screens
Exif Cleaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Onion Browser and Exif Cleaner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Onion Browser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Exif Cleaner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, Exif Cleaner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Onion Browser versus Exif Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnion BrowserExif Cleaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMike TigasVADYM ARASHUKOV

Bugs and requests

Onion Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to connect to Tor network
  • Crashes or freezes when switching apps
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to disable JavaScript completely

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to disable JavaScript
  • Improve tab management and browsing experience
  • Integrate with more privacy-focused search engines
  • Allow setting custom default search engine

Exif Cleaner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Onion Browser

One-time3
  • Small Onion Browser Tip$0.99
  • Medium Onion Browser Tip$4.99
  • Large Onion Browser Tip$9.99
3 purchases

Exif Cleaner

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

Questions

Is Onion Browser free?
Onion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exif Cleaner free?
Exif Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Onion Browser or Exif Cleaner have ads?
Neither Onion Browser nor Exif Cleaner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or Exif Cleaner?
Onion Browser ships an update monthly, and Exif Cleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on September 25, 2026 and Exif Cleaner on September 19, 2026.

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