Scrub

Support

We're a small team and we read every message.

Contact: email support@hone.app. Please include your device model and iOS version, and describe what you expected versus what happened. Never send us a file that contains real personal information — Scrub is built so your files stay on your device, and we don't want them either.

Quick start

  1. Open a file — pick a JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, or PDF, or send one to Scrub from another app's share sheet.
  2. Review the red boxes — each one marks something Scrub detected. Tap a box to select it; double-tap to dismiss or resize it; double-tap an empty area to add your own.
  3. Pick a style — black bars, blur, or pixelation.
  4. Tap Redact — Scrub destroys the content underneath and saves a new -scrubbed file. Your original is untouched.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data really private?
Yes. Everything happens on your device. Scrub has no servers, no account, and no analytics, and it never uploads your files. See the privacy policy.
Does redaction actually remove the information?
Yes — it's destructive. Scrub burns the redaction into the pixels (and, for PDFs, rebuilds the affected pages), so the hidden text or face can't be recovered from the saved file. It is not a black rectangle drawn on top.
Does it work offline?
Completely. Scrub needs no network connection and doesn't request one.
Where does the scrubbed file go?
Scrub creates a new file alongside your original (for example, IMG_1234-scrubbed.jpg) and lets you save or share it. The original is never overwritten.
Which files are supported?
JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, and PDF.
What kinds of personal info can it detect?
Text-based PII (emails, phone numbers, account and card numbers, and country-specific IDs and postal codes for the US, Brazil, Great Britain, Mexico, and Canada), plus faces and barcodes/QR codes. You can also add your own sensitive terms so Scrub always catches them. You review and adjust every detection before redacting.
Will Scrub catch everything automatically?
Treat Scrub as an assistant, not a guarantee. It detects likely personal information and shows each item as a box for you to review — you can dismiss, resize, or add detections before redacting. Detection is best-effort, so always review the result and confirm the sensitive content is gone before you share the file. You decide what gets redacted.
Why does Scrub ask for photo access?
Only so it can read the image you choose and save the scrubbed copy back to your photo library. You can manage this in iOS Settings.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
Email support@hone.app — feedback genuinely shapes what we build next.

Requirements: iPhone running iOS 26 or later.