Comparison

Image Layer Composer vs MetaClean

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

Head to head
About

Image Layer Composer

Features
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Combine unlimited images and text with Image Layer Composer! Keeping your privacy in mind, Image Layer Composer only has access to the photos you select, and this data is only stored locally on your phone. We never upload photos to servers, or access or sell your data. FEATURES -Add text -Add images from photo library -Manage layers and add as many as you'd like -Add background color -Change aspect ratio -Export or share your composition ACTIONS -Drag to move current layer -Pinch to resize current layer -Rotate current layer with 2 fingers -Tap to edit existing text

About

MetaClean

Protect your privacy by removing sensitive metadata like GPS location, camera details, and capture dates from your photos and videos before sharing. The app processes everything locally on your device, ensuring your media is never uploaded to a server.

Highlights
  • Remove GPS location data
  • Clean EXIF and camera details
  • Scan for sensitive metadata
  • Review detected risks
  • Save or share cleaned copies
  • Keep original files unchanged
  • On-device processing
Features
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Share the photo, not your location. MetaClean helps protect your privacy by finding and removing supported GPS, EXIF, camera, device, date, and other sensitive metadata from photos and videos before you share them. PRIVACY-FIRST CLEANING • Scan photos and videos for privacy-sensitive metadata • Remove embedded GPS location information • Clean EXIF, camera, device, and capture details • See what was detected before cleaning • Review what was removed after cleaning • Save or share clean copies • Keep your original photos and videos unchanged PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens locally on your device. MetaClean does not upload your media to a server and does not require an account. There is no advertising, analytics, or cross-app tracking. SIMPLE WORKFLOW 1. Select photos or videos 2. Review the detected privacy risks 3. Clean the metadata 4. Save or share the cleaned copies MetaClean also keeps an on-device cleaning history that you can delete whenever you choose. Use MetaClean before sharing travel photos, family moments, marketplace listings, work images, or social media posts. Your image can look the same while revealing less about where, when, and how it was created. Try MetaClean with the included free cleanings. Unlock Lifetime Pro with a single in-app purchase for unlimited use. No subscription.

Screenshots

Image Layer Composer4 screens
MetaClean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Layer Composer at none against MetaClean's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MetaClean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Image Layer Composer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Image Layer Composer versus MetaClean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage Layer ComposerMetaClean
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoe CutlerMuradiye Kayaduman

In-app purchases

None

Image Layer Composer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MetaClean

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Image Layer Composer free?
Image Layer Composer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetaClean free?
MetaClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Image Layer Composer or MetaClean have ads?
Neither Image Layer Composer nor MetaClean shows ads.

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