Comparison

MetaClean vs Ghost EXIF

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

Head to head
About

MetaClean

Features
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MetaClean is a privacy app that lets you view and remove location data (GPS) and EXIF metadata embedded in your photos. Every photo you take automatically records all kinds of information: the date and time, the exact location (latitude and longitude), the camera or smartphone model, shooting settings, and more. If you post these photos to social media or the web as-is, you may unintentionally reveal personal information such as your home address or daily routine. With MetaClean, you can strip out this information with just a quick step before sharing. ■ Key Features ・Remove metadata with one tap Just pick a photo and quickly strip out location data and EXIF. ・Keep your image quality Pixels are never re-compressed, so your photos look exactly the same after cleaning. ・Verify the results Compare the metadata before and after removal side by side, so you can confirm that nothing is left behind. ・Supported formats JPEG, HEIC (HEIF), and PNG. ■ Saving Options ・Save as a separate copy ・Overwrite the original photo ・Share directly Choose whatever fits your needs. ■ Free Features ・Select a single photo and view its metadata ・Remove location data (GPS) ■ Pro Features (one-time purchase) ・Remove all metadata at once ・Process multiple photos in a batch Buy once with no additional charges. Whether you're posting to social media, listing items on a marketplace, or publishing photos on a blog or website, MetaClean helps protect your privacy in every situation where you share photos.

About

Ghost EXIF

Features
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Take control of the hidden information inside your photos with GhostEXIF, a powerful privacy and metadata utility for iPhone. Photos can contain more than the image you see. They may include GPS coordinates, camera details, capture dates, software information, dimensions, and other metadata. GhostEXIF helps you inspect that information, remove what you do not want, and create a clean copy before saving or sharing. INSPECT PHOTO METADATA Open a photo and view its available metadata in a clear visual inspector. See dimensions, camera make and model, software, capture details, GPS coordinates, and raw metadata values. PROTECT YOUR LOCATION Use Purge GPS to remove location coordinates while keeping other supported metadata intact. Review the staged result before exporting it. WIPE PHOTO METADATA Use Wipe All to remove supported metadata and create a sanitized copy. Your original photo remains unchanged. UNDO STAGED CHANGES Privacy actions are staged before export. If you change your mind, use Undo Stage to return to the previous version. CLEAN PHOTOS IN BULK Select multiple photos and remove sensitive metadata from up to 50 files in one session. GhostEXIF provides progress information and a processing log for each item. RESIZE PHOTO RESOLUTION Choose a custom pixel width and height. Lock the original aspect ratio to avoid stretching, or unlock it when you need exact dimensions. TARGET A FILE SIZE Enter a maximum file size and GhostEXIF will create the highest quality JPEG it can produce within that limit. This is useful for uploads, forms, email attachments, and websites with file size restrictions. IDENTITY CONTROLS Professional mode lets you add supported artist and copyright information before export. Ghost Mode removes supported camera, software, artist, and copyright identity fields. VIEW RAW METADATA Explore the complete raw metadata structure when you need a deeper technical view of what a file contains. PRIVATE PHOTO PROCESSING Photo inspection and editing happen on your device. Your selected photos are not uploaded to a GhostEXIF server. Originals are never overwritten. You decide when a processed copy is saved or shared. PREMIUM MODE Unlock Premium with a one time App Store purchase to remove advertising. Restore your purchase at any time using the same Apple Account. GhostEXIF is designed for photographers, privacy conscious users, developers, researchers, journalists, social media users, and anyone who wants more control over the information attached to their photos.

Screenshots

MetaClean3 screens
Ghost EXIF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MetaClean at none against Ghost EXIF's shown. Ghost EXIF's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. MetaClean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost EXIF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
MetaClean versus Ghost EXIF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaCleanGhost EXIF
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShota YamadaJames Louis Washkau Jr

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MetaClean

One-time1
  • MetaClean Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Ghost EXIF

One-time1
  • GhostEXIF Premium$4.99

Questions

Is MetaClean free?
MetaClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost EXIF free?
Ghost EXIF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MetaClean or Ghost EXIF have ads?
Ghost EXIF shows ads; MetaClean does not.

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