Comparison

Metadata Remover vs Effects Finder

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

Head to head
About

Metadata Remover

Features
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This photo knows exactly where you live. Every picture, video, and PDF you share carries hidden data: your GPS location, your device, the exact moment it was captured, and more. It travels with the file, straight to whoever you send it to. Whether you are selling something online, posting a picture, sending a document, or sharing from any app, Metadata Remover shows you what is hidden and strips it out in one tap. SEE WHAT IS HIDDEN Open any file and see the details it is carrying before you share it. - Location, the GPS coordinates saved inside the file - Device, the exact make and model that captured it - Date and time the file was created - Camera settings like aperture, shutter, and ISO - Caption and keyword tags left by other apps CLEAN IN ONE TAP Tap once and every hidden field is removed. Your photo stays exactly as sharp as it was, because the pixels are never touched. Only the hidden data is stripped. Save the clean copy to your library or share it right away. CHOOSE WHAT TO KEEP For photos you can open the full list of fields and decide what to keep and what to remove, one by one. Prefer the fast route? A single tap clears everything. PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND PDFS - Photos from your library, including HEIC and JPEG - Videos in MOV and MP4, with location and device details removed - PDFs, cleared of author, dates, and hidden document info CLEAN FROM ANY APP Scrub metadata straight from the share sheet. Send a file from any app, tap Metadata Remover, and save the clean version without switching apps. CLEAN IN BATCHES Load a whole set at once, see the total hidden data across every file, and clean them all in one go. Save them together or share them as a group. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your device. No account, no signup, no email. Your files never leave your phone, nothing is uploaded, and there is no cloud in the middle. The app reads the file, removes the hidden data, and hands you a clean copy. HOW TO USE 1. Open a photo, video, or PDF in the app 2. See the hidden data the file is carrying 3. Tap to strip location and every trace 4. Save the clean copy or share it 5. Or clean straight from any app's share sheet Clean a file before you share it. See exactly what it is hiding, then remove it in one tap. Free to download. Some features require a premium purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ios.estifie.com/metadataeditor/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://ios.estifie.com/metadataeditor/terms-of-use

About

Effects Finder

This app helps you remember where you've stored your belongings. Easily log items with photos, notes, and locations, then search to quickly find what you need. Organize household inventory, track warranties, and generate reports.

Highlights
  • Item and location capture
  • Photo, voice, barcode, and text scanning
  • Natural language search
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Household profiles
  • Warranty and return reminders
  • Report generation
Features
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Effects Finder remembers where your belongings live. Take a photo, add a name, and record the room, container, and exact spot. When you need something later, search naturally and Effects Finder shows you where to look. CORE FEATURES • Fast item and location capture • Photo, voice, barcode, and text scanning • Search by name, tag, note, room, container, or serial number • iCloud synchronization • Home-screen widgets and Siri shortcuts ORGANIZE MORE THAN LOCATIONS • Household profiles for personal, family, rental, or business inventory • Multiple photos, receipts, manuals, and documents • Borrower and due-date tracking • Warranties and return-window reminders • Moving boxes, packing lists, kits, and collections • Storage maps and visual item search • Insurance-ready values and PDF or CSV reports • Duplicate detection and advanced filters EFFECTS FINDER PLUS The free version supports up to 25 items with core photo, search, and location tools. Effects Finder Plus unlocks unlimited items and all advanced inventory features through a monthly plan, yearly plan, or lifetime purchase. AI features are optional and require an Anthropic API key supplied by the user. Core inventory features work without an AI service. Terms of Use: https://effectsfinder.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://effectsfinder.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Metadata Remover4 screens
Effects Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

Metadata Remover and Effects Finder are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Metadata Remover sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Effects Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Metadata Remover versus Effects Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadata RemoverEffects Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErtugrul SariRobert Rosin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Metadata Remover

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
3 purchases

Effects Finder

Subscriptions2
  • Effects Finder Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Effects Finder Plus Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Effects Finder Plus Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Metadata Remover free?
Metadata Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Effects Finder free?
Effects Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metadata Remover or Effects Finder have ads?
Neither Metadata Remover nor Effects Finder shows ads.

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