# ZeroExif vs MeCode

The clearest difference is rating: MeCode at 4.4 against ZeroExif's 1.0. MeCode also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). ZeroExif's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZeroExif sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MeCode holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeCode has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ZeroExif ships an update every 2 months, MeCode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZeroExif | MeCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeroexif-photo-privacy/id6764007500/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecode-qr-barcode-scanner/id6777681612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [瑞华 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608130007) | [佩佩 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453936639) |

## What reviewers say

### ZeroExif

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeroexif-photo-privacy/id6764007500)

This app removes sensitive metadata, like location and device details, from your photos before you share them. It offers features to view hidden data, clean images with one tap, and even spoof GPS locations. The tool operates offline for enhanced security and privacy.

**Highlights:** Remove EXIF and GPS data, Metadata spoofing with fake GPS, Smart metadata sniffer, One-tap data purge, Photos App Extension, Batch processing, 100% offline and secure

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### MeCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecode-qr-barcode-scanner/id6777681612)

This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.

**Highlights:** Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes, Create custom QR codes with styling, Recognize codes from photos and PDFs, Organize codes with Favorites and Collections, Batch code generation, Save and manage scan history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeCode Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| MeCode Pro Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| MeCode Pro (Lifetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZeroExif free?

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

### Is MeCode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZeroExif or MeCode?

MeCode is rated higher. ZeroExif averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MeCode averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do ZeroExif or MeCode have ads?

Neither ZeroExif nor MeCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZeroExif or MeCode?

ZeroExif ships an update every 2 months, and MeCode every 2 days. Most recently, ZeroExif was updated on October 31, 2026 and MeCode on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*