# Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC — user reviews > 70 indexed App Store user reviews of Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC by Andres Piza Buckmann, rated 4.40/5 from 372 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-and-iptc/id1622152466/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-and-iptc/id1622152466.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 283 · 4★ 29 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 42 ## What do users think of Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Powerful editing tools - 🔒 Protects privacy - 💡 Useful for photographers **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes on bulk edit - 🐛 Unreliable batch editing - 💰 Misleading about paid features - 🤔 Not intuitive **Commonly reported bugs** - Deletes original Live Photos - Metadata changes not saving properly - Consumes excessive storage space **Most requested features** - Add support for HEIF/HEVC format - Allow saving metadata templates - Improve multi-selection functionality - Add undo/redo options - Integrate with Siri Shortcuts ## Newest reviews (12 of 70) ### 2/5 — Does not make clear it is a paid monthly or annual app *2025-12-22, version 3.1.2* As above.. I deleted it now need to figure out how to remove it from purchases. The cost info only showed up after installation. ### 2/5 — Not intuitive *2025-09-04* The app is difficult to figure out. Crashed when used after picking several files to edit. **Developer response:** I’m sorry you’ve had this issue. To help me fix the crash and make the app easier to use, could you please send me an email at metadataeditor_support@andrespiza.com with the details? Your feedback makes a big difference, and I really want to fix the crash and improve the parts of the app that may be confusing. ### 4/5 — 8.5/10 *2025-04-17* I love how simple to use the app is for editing meta data on photos! Not to mention the extra options like ‘Delete Original after Copy’ to prevent the Original Meta Data from being visible to the iOS photos app still and being able to edit photos metadata in batches is a GOD SEND of a feature! What’s preventing me from rating this app 10/10 is…what’s stopping you from adding the ability to save copies in HEIF/HEVC format? Does iOS force copies produced to get saved in JPEG regardless of the two format options chosen; [HEIF/HEVC] High Efficiency OR [JPEG/H.264] Most Compatible in the camera settings on the settings app? Thank you again for this amazingly simple and easy to use editing app! ^^ ### 3/5 — Wish I could fully test *2025-02-20* … but, the app is pretty much useless without a subscription. I realize the is a ‘trial period’; but, I been burned too much when I’ve cancelled a subscription ahead of time and got charged anyway. I just don’t take chances anymore in the app store. ### 4/5 — More templates *2025-01-23* I like the app and everything it does. Why not add the ability to set metadata templates also not just IPTC? I would love to save the same data to be reusable for make and model. **Developer response:** Well, until now nobody had asked for it and I did not think of doing it, but I can see how it makes sense to include some regular metadata fields too like Make and Model. I will work on this. ### 2/5 — Good tools, but multi selection is unusable for more than 10-20 photos *2024-07-14, version 2.4.0* Good tools, but multi selection is unusable for more than 10-20 photo. This really needs to be fixed to make this much more usable. I have over 4000 photos and it’s just not practical. ### 3/5 — Saves a new changed file *2024-06-15* Update: developer sent a response which is nice. Now my issues is still the same and found an app that does the saving right to the file, app is expensive. This app in the other hand is not expensive and will work for most. I still recommend it to people. Original: In order to save the metadata it has to create a copy of the image. This is bad as saturation seemed to have increased in some, and the file size of the images also changed. As a journalist this is a huge issue for me. If you don’t care about this, it’s an easy app to use. **Developer response:** The app offers two saving strategies, which can be configured from the app's settings screen. The first strategy creates a copy, leaving the original untouched and generating a new copy with the edits. The second strategy does not create a visible copy in Apple's Photos app but still creates a copy. This is due to a feature of the Photos app where edits are non-destructive, allowing you to revert all changes and return to the original image. To be able to revert to the original image, Photos requires third-party apps like mine to save edits as a copy of the image, which can be included in the existing photo or saved as a new photo. Unlike on a Mac, it is not possible to edit an image without creating a copy. The edited image will be saved as a JPEG (also a requirement from Photos), so the file size may change. However, the saturation and other parameters of the image should not change, as the app does not edit photos in a way that should be visible. If you are experiencing issues with changes in saturation, please email me at metadataeditor_support@andrespiza.com with more information. ### 1/5 — Ужас *2024-05-07, version 2.2.0* Не работает. Не скачивайте! ### 1/5 — Saves a new changed file *2024-05-02* In order to save the metadata it has to create a copy of the image. This is bad as saturation seemed to have increased in some, and the file size of the images also changed. As a journalist this is a huge issue for me. If you don’t care about this, it’s an easy app to use. ### 1/5 — Batch editing does not work properly *2024-03-16* Will not remove all metadata as described when batch editing. Also should be able to select an entire album instead of having to select every photo in the album one by one. Also should be able to drag to select if choosing each photo one by one. ### 1/5 — Awful app *2024-03-14, version 2.1.9* Programmed so badly. Got my phone stuck in the app. Doesn’t work they just want money for a simple process to remove metadata. Had to restart my phone just to get off the app. I don’t trust at all. ### 1/5 — Destroys Live Images *2024-03-03, version 2.1.9* As an exit editor it works fine. But if you are dealing with live images it does not save them as such. It makes them a still image which it should not do. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn't work properly *2026-06-15* cant save after editing the location of the images. wasting time and money. **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you had trouble editing the location of your photos. I would like to help you with this issue, but I would need some more information. Could you send me an email to metadataeditor_support@andrespiza.com? ### 1/5 — Nur für Apples Foto-App *2026-03-27* Für mich vollkommen unbrauchbar, weil man keinen Zugriff auf Ordner und Volumes hat. Nur wer so unbedarft ist, die Verwaltung seiner Fotos Apple zu überlassen und die bordeigene Foto-Mediathek nutzt, kann das einsetzen. Da man zudem ein Abo abschließen muss, ist das witzlos. **Developer response:** Die App unterstützt das Bearbeiten von Fotos sowohl aus der Fotos-App als auch aus der Dateien-App. Du kannst zwischen beiden wechseln, indem du auf dem Hauptbildschirm oben auf die entsprechende Schaltfläche tippst. Wenn du das Raster deiner Fotos siehst, sollte dort „Dateien bearbeiten“ stehen. Wenn du weitere Hilfe benötigst oder mehr Zeit zum Testen der App brauchst, sende mir bitte eine E-Mail an metadataeditor_support@andrespiza.com. ### 1/5 — Crashes on Bulk Edit *2025-12-20, version 3.1.2* Signed up for the Essential plan, but then whenever I try to bulk edit the date/time, the app crashes. ### 1/5 — BAD *2025-12-13* The app failed to accomplish what I wanted and even deduct money during the test period ### 1/5 — Tertible *2025-08-08, version 3.0.0* Not intuitive. And keeps asking you to upgrade to pro version for 6.99 ### 1/5 — Just charge for it on the app store *2025-07-20, version 2.11.0* Bait and switch. Worthless. ### 1/5 — Bilder werden verändert! *2025-04-02* Wenn ich nur den Standort editiere wird gleich das ganze Bild verändert, manch Bilder werden dunkler oder kontrastärmer, auf jeden Fall verschlechtert - der Speicherplatz halbiert sich, somit wird der Inhalt reduziert, obwohl ich in den Optionen eingestellt habe, dass keine Datenreduktion erfolgen soll. Das ist ein absolutes NoGo - App gleich wieder gelöscht (schon nach 3 Tagen Testphase werden 9,99 EUR abgebucht :-(( **Developer response:** Es tut mir leid zu hören, dass du Probleme hattest und die App nicht deinen Erwartungen entsprochen hat. Aufgrund von Einschränkungen seitens Apple müssen Drittanbieter-Apps bearbeitete Bilder beim Speichern in der Fotomediathek im JPEG-Format sichern. Dies führt in der Regel nicht zu sichtbaren Veränderungen, allerdings kann sich die Dateigröße ändern, da JPEG ein komprimiertes Format ist. Falls dir etwas berechnet wurde, kannst du bei Apple eine Rückerstattung beantragen. Du kannst mir eine E-Mail an metadataeditor_support@andrespiza.com senden, und ich schicke dir gerne einen Link zur Apple-Website mit Anweisungen, wie du eine Rückerstattung beantragen kannst. ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-12-15, version 2.8.0* Can't do a single thing without sending them money. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t say any photo info *2024-11-19, version 2.7.0* This app shows the exact same photo data you already have and doesn’t tell you anything new ### 1/5 — NoRealistic trial period *2024-08-20* This is not a free app within app purchases. While it does give you very limited three day trial., You first have to pay to get access. Personally, I don’t think I would use it often enough to warrant paying 10 bucks a year. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! Metadata Editor is indeed a specialized app, so it’s understandable if it seems less practical when used only occasionally. For those times when you need it, you might consider subscribing for just a month. As for the trial period, we chose 3 days, believing it would be sufficient to test the app with a few images over a weekend. Could you share your thoughts on how a longer trial, such as 7 days, might better suit your needs? Your input would be invaluable 🙂. You can also send me your thoughts to metadataeditor_support@andrespiza.com ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — New update erased IPTC templates *2025-08-09* Love the new features, but there seems to be two problems. 1. All my IPTC templates are gone. And, when I go to create a new one, it doesn’t save the info, it’s blank 2. The new files feature isn’t working. When I go to files and hit the plus, I can search my files app, but when I select an image it just brings me back to the empty files page. iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18.6 **Developer response:** First, thank you for your kind words, and I’m sorry you encountered some bugs. I was able to identify a problem with IPTC Templates, where they always appeared empty when editing. The issue was that the IPTC Editor was not displaying the content of the template. This has now been fixed, and I’ve sent an update to Apple, which should be available soon. Regarding the bug when editing files, I haven’t been able to reproduce the problem. Could you kindly send me an email through the app? When you do so, a file will be attached to the email containing information about what the app is doing internally, which can help me pinpoint the issue. To do this, open Metadata Editor > tap the settings button (top-left) > tap “Send feedback & Get help.” Please include a short message in the email so I know it’s from you. Thank you again! ### 5/5 — Best *2025-06-08, version 2.11.0* This is the best ### 5/5 — Best *2025-04-10, version 2.10.0* This is the best ### 5/5 — Best *2024-12-05, version 2.8.0* This is the best ### 5/5 — Amazing. Powerful *2024-05-08, version 2.2.0* Yes, easy, strong, full, safety backup options. Only issue would be ability to drag select photos/videos. Also batch photos and videos together, and an undo button or a cloud backup function option. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-04-18* Now I can save the privacy of all of my personal information of pictures before I share. ### 5/5 — 不错哦 *2024-04-18, version 2.2.0* 剥离元数据，保护隐私 ### 5/5 — It is working for me *2024-04-02, version 2.2.0* Thanks for this beautiful application. A handy tool to protect your data/asset. With Kindest Regards-BR ### 5/5 — Developer is highly responsive to user input! *2024-02-06, version 2.1.8* I’m updating my original review where I had commended this app’s ability to quickly, easily, and successfully batch-edit specific metadata fields of many hundreds of photos on my phone (*), but had also complained about the unexpectedly high ‘disk’ space rapidly consumed by this app (as per Settings / General / iPhone Storage) during use (without any explanation for why this space was being consumed or method to view its contents, clear them, or cause iOS to release that space). At about the same time of writing my review, I also reached out directly to the developer (via email) — and the developer quickly responded after spending a few hours of investigating my reported issue. The developer explained that when this App edits a photo, iOS creates a hidden folder where temporary copies of each one are stored — and since I’d edited over 1000 (and maybe half as many more while first figuring out the app and what I specifically needed it to do) that cache had grown rather large — to nearly 5gb. The developer went on to explain that normally iOS would in time, on its own, clear that cache (presumably whenever a lack of existing free space would otherwise effect other apps or iOS’s normal functioning; or after a given amount of time if the former didn’t happen first). But the developer also agreed with me the this process could both be explained and handled better; and committed to updating their app to do both — and in less than a week since I first reported my issue, they have accomplished this — even when counting the inevitable delay between when a developer submits an update and when Apple pushes that update to the public. The app now both explains that it may consume a significant amount of disk space during heavy use, and offers the user the ability to manually clear that cache at any time. Quite extraordinary. Many thanks to the developer for not only responding, but taking positive action — and I wish them the best of success with this app and all other endeavors they choose to pursue. (*) I required this app because of a peculiar issue I was having keeping photos organized in the order I arranged them on my iPhone and iPad; which I frustratingly could not find any solution for within Apple’s software alone. First: Apple allows users to add selected photos from your overall library to specific folders (“albums”) their users may create, and allows users to drag and drop those photos manually within the albums to display their photos in the exact order they prefer. Second: Apple DOESN’T respect their users ‘custom order’ arrangement when they copy those photos (or a subset of those photos) to a new album. Apple instead reorganizes those photos either oldest-first or newest-first based on the images metadata date tags (which might be the date the photo was taken or simply a date the photo was copied, reproduced, or recently accessed — it is a data field that is truly not helpful at all in a great many cases). Third: I figured out that if I air-dropped my organized photos (selected from the album in which I’d organized them) from my iPhone to my iPad, the iPad would organize them in its “recents” folder by the date and time they were air-dropped — NOT by the date and time included in the photos’ metadata. This gets them onto the iPad in order — but only in the recents folder. Copying the newly air-dropped files to their own album once again causes them to be disorganized from their custom sequence and reshuffled based on date & time of the metadata tag. Grrr!! Fourth: Apple allows users to change the date and time of specific photos. But to change the date and time of multiple photos; Apple only permits displacing / shifting the date and time from what each tag says by whatever arbitrary duration the user requests. This does NOT solve the problem; as each photo will still sort chronologically, often based on bad data; and I DO NOT WANT MY CUSTOM ORGANIZED PHOTOS SORTED CHRONOLOGICALLY. Fifth: It finally became clear the only solution was to delete the date and time from the photos’ metadata tags; to prevent Apple using them to rearrange my photos. But this is impossible; because Apple will always assign a date and time if missing. So here we come to Metadata Editor. Sixth: with Metadata Editor I was able to set every manually organized photo to the exact same date and time: 12:00am, Jan 1, 1900. Now copying the files from “Recents” to a new folder kept my photos in order — except backwards, because recents can only be arranged with new photos at the bottom. So I actually needed to airdrop the backwards organized albums back to my iPhone; and then create albums from the backwards recents that put the photos back in normal order again. Tedious!! But impossible without Metadata Editor — so I’m grateful the app existed, and allowed me to test out its full functionality for the duration of its trial — and didn’t limit me to only updating a dozen photos or whatever that order paid apps will often do during trials. ### 5/5 — It was free for 24 hours . Thanks *2023-12-21, version 2.1.3* It was free for 24 hours . Thanks --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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