Comparison

FileAtom vs Erase Metadata

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

Head to head
About

FileAtom

Features
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FileAtom breaks down any file or photo to its smallest details โ€” showing you every piece of metadata your device knows about it. Pick a file from the Files app or a photo from your library, and instantly see a complete breakdown: resolution, camera info, GPS coordinates, EXIF data, color profiles, PDF properties, audio/video codecs, file system attributes, and much more. WHAT YOU CAN INSPECT: - Photos & Images โ€” EXIF, TIFF, GPS, IPTC, color profiles, maker notes, and every property the system reports - PDFs โ€” author, title, page count, encryption status, permissions, and version info - Audio & Video โ€” codecs, bit rate, sample rate, duration, resolution, frame rate, ID3 tags, and iTunes metadata - Any File โ€” size, creation and modification dates, UTI, MIME type, permissions, and extended attributes KEY FEATURES: - Quick Look summary of the most important details at a glance - Tap any field to copy its value to your clipboard - Filter and search across all metadata fields instantly - Open GPS coordinates directly in Maps - Recent inspections history for quick re-access - Import from Files app or Photos library BUILT FOR PRIVACY: FileAtom makes zero network connections. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts, no ads. Every inspection happens entirely on your device. Your files never leave your phone or tablet. Works on both iPhone and iPad.

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” clear, plain-language, no jargon 3. Clean it with one tap โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” no need to open Spurlos first. WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who shares, sells, or publishes photos and documents โ€” 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 โ€” no subscription. Spurlos. Because your files say more than you think. Spurlos Pro is a one-time purchase โ€” 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

FileAtom4 screens
Erase Metadata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Erase Metadata at Free against FileAtom's $1.99. FileAtom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Erase Metadata is free to download; FileAtom costs $1.99 up front. Erase Metadata sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FileAtom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FileAtom versus Erase Metadata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileAtomErase Metadata
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge DeLairElias Wilkening

In-app purchases

None

FileAtom

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Erase Metadata

One-time1
  • Spurlos Pro$3.99

Questions

Is FileAtom free?
FileAtom costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Erase Metadata free?
Erase Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FileAtom or Erase Metadata have ads?
Neither FileAtom nor Erase Metadata shows ads.

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