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ExifCleaner vs DevCleaner

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ExifCleaner

8.0
Utilities

Metadata cleaner

DevCleaner

8.0
Developer Tools

Reclaim storage used for Xcode caches

Metric ExifCleaner DevCleaner
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 46 99
90-day Installs 135 326
365-day Installs 784 1.2K
Version 3.6.0 2.8.0-511
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.4K 1.5K
GitHub Forks 147 63
Open Issues 72 15
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 5mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 13, 2022

Reviews

ExifCleaner

ExifCleaner is a cross-platform app designed to clean metadata from images, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users and photographers who want to remove sensitive EXIF data. Its user-friendly interface and ability to handle multiple file formats make it a valuable tool for managing image metadata effectively.

ExifCleaner removes metadata from images, including EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data, to protect privacy and reduce file size.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Open-source with a MIT license, promoting transparency and customization
  • + User-friendly graphical interface for easy metadata cleaning

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for updates
  • - Reports of past Windows firewall issues, though they have been addressed

DevCleaner

DevCleaner is a specialized tool for developers to reclaim storage space occupied by Xcode caches. It efficiently removes unnecessary build artifacts, derived data, and other cache files, making it an essential utility for developers working with Xcode.

Removes Xcode caches and derived data to free up storage space.

Pros

  • + Specifically targets Xcode cache management, which is crucial for developers
  • + Includes a command-line tool for integration with CI/CD pipelines
  • + Open-source with a clear GPL-3.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates
  • - Past issues with permission requests, though resolved