Comparison

SourceExtract vs MetaWipe

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

Head to head
About

SourceExtract

This browser extension allows you to extract all images and videos from any website, even those hidden in stylesheets or loaded dynamically. It offers multiple discovery methods, preview and filtering options, and batch downloading capabilities.

Highlights
  • Extracts hidden images and videos
  • Multiple discovery methods
  • Preview, filter, and sort media
  • Batch download functionality
  • Bookmark and history features
  • Customizable scan settings
Features
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Browse any website. Extract every image and video. Save them all. SourceExtract is the only browser that finds media other tools miss. Open a page, tap the sparkle button, and within seconds you'll see every image and video on that page — including ones hidden in stylesheets, loaded dynamically, or tucked inside shadow DOM elements. Four Ways to Find Media Most download tools only see what's visible on the surface. SourceExtract goes deeper with four independent discovery methods: * IMG & picture tags — standard images, srcset variants, SVG files, and picture elements * Video tags — embedded video elements and all associated source files * CSS backgrounds — images applied through stylesheets, scanning up to 2,500 page elements * Network resources — media loaded during the page lifecycle, captured via the Performance API The scanner also penetrates Shadow DOM, traverses same-origin iframes, and resolves blob and data URLs — so nothing slips through. Preview, Filter & Sort Once the scan completes, browse results in a clean grid or list view. Filter by images, videos, or all media. Sort by page order, largest first, or smallest first. Each item shows its dimensions, file size, and a badge indicating how it was discovered. Tap any result for a full-size preview with pinch-to-zoom, swipe navigation between items, and one-tap options to share or copy the URL. Download Everything at Once Select the items you want — or select all — and download in a single tap. The built-in download manager runs concurrent downloads, shows real-time progress, and validates every file to ensure you're saving actual media and not error pages. Any failed downloads can be retried individually. When your downloads finish, save directly to your Photos library or share through the system share sheet. Your files, your choice. Bookmarks & Collection History Bookmark pages you return to often for instant access. SourceExtract also keeps a history of every scan, including a snapshot of what was found — so you can revisit results from any page you've previously scanned without having to browse back to it. Customize Your Scan Toggle each discovery method on or off independently. Enable auto-rescan to automatically re-collect media after a page reload. Adjust deduplication settings to control how the app handles matching results across methods. Built for iPhone and iPad A glass-morphism interface with smooth animations and collapsible browser chrome that stays out of your way while you're browsing. Tab overview shows live visual previews of every open tab. Supported Formats PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, AVIF, SVG, BMP, ICO, TIFF, HEIC, MP4, MOV, WebM, and more. No accounts. No subscriptions. No tracking. Just a fast, private tool for getting the media you want off the web.

About

MetaWipe

This app identifies and permanently removes sensitive metadata embedded in your photos, videos, audio files, and PDFs. It clearly displays all metadata before removal, flagging potentially private information like GPS locations and device IDs. All processing is done on-device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Removes EXIF, GPS, IPTC, and maker-note fields from photos
  • Cleans metadata from video and audio files
  • Wipes PDF document attributes on export
  • Clearly displays all metadata before removal
  • Flags sensitive fields like GPS and device IDs
  • Permanent metadata removal on export
  • On-device processing with no internet required
Features
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Modern files carry far more than the content. A holiday photo can name your hotel. A PDF can name its printer. A voice memo can identify the device, the microphone, and the room it was recorded in. MetaWipe finds it all, shows you exactly what's there, and removes it permanently. WHAT IT HANDLES - Photos — EXIF, GPS, IPTC, TIFF, PNG, and maker-note fields - Video and audio — embedded tags from QuickTime, ID3, iTunes, and other formats - PDFs — document attributes wiped on export WHAT YOU SEE - Every metadata field on the file, surfaced clearly before you do anything - Sensitive fields flagged: GPS, location, serial numbers, owner names, device IDs, maker notes - Before-and-after counts so you know exactly what was removed - Permanent on export — files are re-encoded or rewritten without metadata, not just hidden ON-DEVICE BY DESIGN - Pay once, use forever. - No accounts. No sign-in. No telemetry. No Ads. - No internet permission requested or required. - No analytics, crash reporters, or third-party SDKs. What's on your device stays there. The app has no way to upload your files.

Screenshots

SourceExtract4 screens
MetaWipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MetaWipe at Free against SourceExtract's $1.99. SourceExtract's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SourceExtract against 5.0 for MetaWipe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SourceExtract versus MetaWipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSourceExtractMetaWipe
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEli LindenMaciej Bula

Customer experience

SourceExtract

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MetaWipe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SourceExtract

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MetaWipe

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99

Questions

Is SourceExtract free?
SourceExtract costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetaWipe free?
MetaWipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SourceExtract or MetaWipe?
SourceExtract and MetaWipe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SourceExtract or MetaWipe have ads?
Neither SourceExtract nor MetaWipe shows ads.

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