Exif Clean vs SharkZip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exif Clean
Safely share photos by removing hidden EXIF data like location and device information. Convert HEIC files to JPEG, PNG, or WebP, and batch export with customizable quality, all processed locally on your device.
- Remove GPS and camera data
- Convert HEIC to JPEG, PNG, WebP
- Batch photo export
- Local on-device processing
- Flexible renaming templates
- Export as ZIP or save to Photos
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Share your photos safely with ExifFree. Convert HEIC to JPEG, PNG, or WebP, remove hidden EXIF data like location and device info, and batch export — all on your device. Key Features Supports HEIC, JPEG, PNG, WebP formats All processing happens on-device (no uploads, no ads) Remove location, camera, and device data in one tap Batch convert photos with customizable quality Flexible renaming templates with live preview Export as ZIP, save to Files, or save directly to Photos Lightning fast: ~300 ms per photo on modern devices Privacy First ExifFree ensures complete security by processing everything locally. Your photos never leave your device. Who Is It For? Social media users: share photos without exposing location info Professionals: deliver clean, standardized JPEGs to clients and teams Organizations: comply with policies requiring metadata-free files Why ExifFree? Most apps either upload your photos to the cloud or bombard you with ads. ExifFree is a one-time, simple, and trustworthy solution: fast, private, and easy to use.
SharkZip
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Protect your files with password-encrypted ZIP compression. SharkZip makes it easy to secure your important files and folders with password protection. Create encrypted ZIP archives in seconds, right from your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES Password Protection – Protect ZIP files with a password Zip Folders & Files – Compress entire folders or individual files Manage Your Archives – View, share, and organize all your zipped files Quick Preview – Preview zip files instantly Share Anywhere – Send protected files via email, Messages, AirDrop, or cloud services Fast Compression – Create zips quickly with real-time progress tracking Privacy First – All files stay on your device, no cloud uploads HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a file or folder from your device 2. Set a password to protect your archive 3. Create your encrypted ZIP file 4. Share or store your protected archive PERFECT FOR - Protecting sensitive documents - Sharing confidential files securely - Compressing large folders for storage - Sending password-protected files to colleagues - Organizing files for archival SECURITY & PRIVACY All compression happens locally on your device. Your files never leave your phone unless you choose to share them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SharkZip at every 5 days against Exif Clean's fortnightly. Exif Clean's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Exif Clean costs $1.99 and SharkZip $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Exif Clean ships an update fortnightly, SharkZip every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exif Clean | SharkZip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unal Koseoglu | Dinesh Gurung |
In-app purchases
Exif Clean
No in-app purchases
SharkZip
No in-app purchases







