# ShareClean vs PathShot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareClean at none against PathShot's 1. ShareClean also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). PathShot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PathShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShareClean asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShareClean ships an update every 5 months, PathShot every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShareClean | PathShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareclean-photo-privacy-tool/id6759267207/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Fasano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626368258) | [Ruben Brami](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775940566) |

## What reviewers say

### ShareClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareclean-photo-privacy-tool/id6759267207)

This tool helps you remove sensitive metadata from your photos before sharing them. It processes images directly on your device, ensuring your privacy. You can clean and share protected copies while keeping your originals intact.

**Highlights:** Removes GPS coordinates and camera details, Strips shooting and timestamp information, Cleans various metadata types (IPTC, auxiliary), Share Extension for seamless integration, iMessage extension for quick cleaning, Batch processing up to 50 photos, Preserves or optimizes image format and size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PathShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathshot/id6775940564)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PathShot Full Access | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShareClean free?

ShareClean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PathShot free?

PathShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ShareClean or PathShot have ads?

Neither ShareClean nor PathShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShareClean or PathShot?

ShareClean ships an update every 5 months, and PathShot every 3 days. Most recently, ShareClean was updated on September 9, 2026 and PathShot on September 9, 2026.

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