Exifuscator vs UmtilScrub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exifuscator
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Every photo you take carries hidden data: your exact GPS coordinates, device model, timestamps, lens info, even your name. Anyone who receives your photos can extract it in seconds. Exifuscator gives you two ways to take control: SCORCHED — Erase all metadata completely. Clean slate, zero trace. GHOSTED — Replace real metadata with synthetic noise. Your photo keeps plausible EXIF data, but none of it is yours. GPS coordinates are jittered, timestamps shifted, device identity spoofed. Features: • One-tap metadata erasure or obfuscation • Before/after fingerprint comparison • GPS jitter with configurable radius • Timestamp shift up to ±48 hours • Device spoof profiles (swap your iPhone for a Galaxy or generic device) • Full EXIF field breakdown — see exactly what your photos reveal • 100% on-device processing — your photos never leave your phone • Process and mask photos directly from the Photos app or camera roll • No accounts, no cloud, no trackingWhy ghosting matters: stripping metadata entirely can look suspicious. A photo with zero EXIF stands out. Ghosted metadata looks organic — it just isn't real. Built for anyone who thinks twice before sharing a photo. Free. No ads. No data collection.
UmtilScrub
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exifuscator at none against UmtilScrub's 1. On price, 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
Both are free to download. UmtilScrub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Exifuscator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Exifuscator | UmtilScrub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ludi AKUE | Dominik Nowara |
In-app purchases
Exifuscator
No in-app purchases
UmtilScrub
- Umtil Pro$2.99









