Comparison

VidClear vs UmtilScrub

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

Head to head
About

VidClear

Features
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VidClear protects your privacy by removing hidden metadata from your videos before you share them. Every video you record stores invisible data: your exact GPS location, recording date and time, device model, camera lens details, and software version. When you share on social media, messaging apps, or email this data travels with them. VidClear removes it all, entirely on your device. WHAT VIDCLEAR REMOVES Location & GPS coordinates Date and time of recording Device manufacturer & model Camera & lens information Software and system details KEY FEATURES 100% On-Device Processing All processing happens on your iPhone. Your videos are never uploaded to any server. No Internet Required Works fully offline. Clean videos anywhere — no Wi-Fi or mobile data needed. Selective or Complete Removal Use "Clean All" for maximum privacy, or choose exactly which metadata categories to remove. Batch Processing Clean multiple videos at once. Perfect for bulk content preparation. Smart Presets Built-in profiles: Maximum Privacy, Social Media, Location Only. Save your own custom presets. Before & After Verification Confirm metadata was removed with a side-by-side comparison report. Processing History Review all previously cleaned videos with full metadata reports. Dark Mode Support Fully adapts to your iOS appearance settings. ZERO DATA COLLECTION VidClear collects nothing. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. Ever. PERFECT FOR Sharing videos without revealing your location Sending videos to people you don't fully trust Journalists and professionals with sensitive recordings Activists and privacy advocates Anyone who values their digital privacy Download VidClear private, offline. Privacy Policy: https://lukayn.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Conditions: https://lukayn.com/terms-of-conditions/

About

UmtilScrub

Features
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Every photo you take secretly stores your GPS location, device model, timestamps, and camera settings in its metadata. When you share that photo, you share all of it. UmtilScrub strips it clean. Select your photos, see exactly what metadata is hiding inside, and scrub it all in one tap. Your files stay on your device the entire time — nothing is uploaded, nothing is sent anywhere. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a photo or video from your library 2. See all hidden metadata fields at a glance 3. Tap Process — metadata gets stripped instantly 4. Save the clean file or share it directly WHAT GETS REMOVED • GPS coordinates and location data • Device make, model, and software version • Original timestamps and dates • Camera settings: aperture, ISO, focal length, exposure • Flash info and all other EXIF fields PRIVACY BY DESIGN All processing happens locally on your device using native file APIs. No servers. No uploads. No tracking. Your photos never leave your phone. FREE FEATURES • Scrub one photo at a time • Full metadata inspection • Save or share cleaned files PRO FEATURES • Batch processing — scrub multiple photos at once • Video metadata stripping • Custom metadata templates — choose exactly which fields to keep or remove UmtilScrub is part of the UmtilSuite family of utility tools.

Screenshots

VidClear4 screens
UmtilScrub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UmtilScrub at Free against VidClear's $9.99. VidClear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

UmtilScrub is free to download; VidClear costs $9.99 up front. UmtilScrub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VidClear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VidClear versus UmtilScrub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidClearUmtilScrub
Price$9.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukayn LTDDominik Nowara

In-app purchases

None

VidClear

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

UmtilScrub

One-time1
  • Umtil Pro$2.99

Questions

Is VidClear free?
VidClear costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UmtilScrub free?
UmtilScrub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VidClear or UmtilScrub have ads?
Neither VidClear nor UmtilScrub shows ads.

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