Comparison

EXIF Data Remover | Echo vs Erase Metadata

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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Erase Metadata

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Every photo, PDF, and document carries invisible traces: location, device name, author, edit history. Spurlos shows you exactly what's hidden inside your files β€” and removes it with one tap. Everything happens on your device. No cloud, no server, no tracking. WHAT YOUR FILES REVEAL - GPS coordinates & location name β€” often accurate to the meter - Author name, company, camera or device model - Capture, creation and modification dates - Edit history, software used, embedded comments HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a file (photos, PDF, Office docs, video, and more) 2. Review the analysis β€” clear, plain-language, no jargon 3. Clean it with one tap β€” your original file is never touched 100% ON YOUR DEVICE Spurlos analyzes and cleans everything locally. Your files never leave your iPhone. No account, no backend, no tracking β€” that's not a marketing line, it's the architecture. GUARANTEED COMPLETE After every clean, Spurlos re-checks the result. If anything sensitive remains, the file is discarded instead of handing you a half-cleaned version. No compromises. SUPPORTED FORMATS Photos & images (JPEG, HEIC, PNG, TIFF, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF), PDF, Word/Excel/PowerPoint (DOCX/XLSX/PPTX), OpenDocument (ODT/ODS), Pages/Numbers/Keynote, video (MP4/MOV), MP3, SVG. CLEAN FROM ANYWHERE Use the share sheet to clean files directly from Photos, Files, WhatsApp, and more β€” no need to open Spurlos first. WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who shares, sells, or publishes photos and documents β€” on marketplaces, social media, at work, or just on principle. For journalists, activists, and anyone who wants to know what their files are really saying. FREE TO USE Analyze any file for free, and clean photos without limits. WITH PRO - Clean PDFs, Office docs, video & audio - Batch-process multiple files at once - Selectively keep specific fields - Siri Shortcuts & automation One-time purchase β€” no subscription. Spurlos. Because your files say more than you think. Spurlos Pro is a one-time purchase β€” no subscription, no auto-renewal, no hidden costs. Payment is charged to your Apple account. Privacy Policy: https://spurlosapp.com/privacy Contact: support@spurlosapp.com

Screenshots

EXIF Data Remover | Echo3 screens
Erase Metadata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EXIF Data Remover | Echo at 13.0 against Erase Metadata's 18.6. On price, ads, 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 Erase Metadata sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
EXIF Data Remover | Echo versus Erase Metadata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXIF Data Remover | EchoErase Metadata
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmircan ErgenElias Wilkening

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
1 purchases

Erase Metadata

One-time1
  • Spurlos Pro$3.99

Questions

Is EXIF Data Remover | Echo free?
EXIF Data Remover | Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Erase Metadata free?
Erase Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EXIF Data Remover | Echo or Erase Metadata have ads?
Neither EXIF Data Remover | Echo nor Erase Metadata shows ads.

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