Comparison

EXIF Data Remover | Echo vs Metadata Cleaner

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

Head to head
About

EXIF Data Remover | Echo

Features
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Echo-Vault is a secure application that removes hidden metadata from your photos and videos. WHAT IS METADATA? Every photo and video you take secretly stores personal information: GPS location, capture date and time, device model, camera settings, and more. This data travels with every file you share. WHAT GETS REMOVED? GPS location coordinates Capture date and time Device make and model Camera and lens information Software version Copyright information Thumbnail previews All EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data WHY REMOVE METADATA? Prevent revealing your home or workplace location Keep your travel plans private Hide which device you use Comply with corporate security policies Protect your personal privacy USE CASES Before social media sharing Product photos for online marketplaces Business documents and presentations Email attachments Cloud storage uploads FEATURES Batch file processing Photo and video support Biometric app lock Option to preserve original files Easy sharing of cleaned files Fully offline operation Your data never uploaded to servers SECURITY Echo-Vault works entirely on your device. Your files are never sent to the internet. All processing happens locally. Terms of Use: https://echo-vaultweb.vercel.app/#terms

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Metadata Cleaner

Features
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Remove GPS location, camera model, and capture date from your photos in one tap, before you share them. Everything happens on your device β€” nothing is ever uploaded to a server. β–  Great for - Stripping location data before posting to Instagram, X, or messaging apps - Sharing photos over AirDrop or iMessage without revealing where you live or work - Protecting your kids' privacy before sharing family photos - Anyone who just wants metadata gone, without learning a complex EXIF editor β–  Features - Select a photo and instantly see 3 lines: Location (GPS), Camera model, Date taken - One button β€” "Remove metadata" β€” clears everything - A green checkmark re-verifies on-device that nothing sensitive remains - Your original photo is never modified β€” a new, clean copy is created - Share directly from the completion screen, or save to your Photos library - Zero server upload, fully offline, minimal ads β–  Free / Premium Removing metadata from one photo at a time is free. Premium (monthly/yearly/lifetime) unlocks batch processing for multiple photos, choosing exactly what to remove, and an ad-free experience. Note: Live Photos are copied as still images. The video portion (which may still contain location data) is not included. Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hecuhecu.github.io/apps/photo-exif-cleaner/privacy/

Screenshots

EXIF Data Remover | Echo3 screens
Metadata Cleaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EXIF Data Remover | Echo at none against Metadata Cleaner's shown. EXIF Data Remover | Echo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. EXIF Data Remover | Echo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Metadata Cleaner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
EXIF Data Remover | Echo versus Metadata Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXIF Data Remover | EchoMetadata Cleaner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmircan Ergenhiroki kawamura

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EXIF Data Remover | Echo

Subscriptions2
  • Echo-Vault - AylΔ±k Plan.$0.991 Month
  • Echo-Vault - Senelik Plan.$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Echo-Vault - Γ–mΓΌrlΓΌk Plan.$12.99
3 purchases

Metadata Cleaner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$14.99

Questions

Is EXIF Data Remover | Echo free?
EXIF Data Remover | Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metadata Cleaner free?
Metadata Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EXIF Data Remover | Echo or Metadata Cleaner have ads?
Metadata Cleaner shows ads; EXIF Data Remover | Echo does not.

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