# Photo Summary — Add image information overlays

> App to overlay camera settings and notes onto photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Isaac Insoll.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-summary/id1467728966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isaac Insoll](https://appshunter.io/developer/584635566)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-summary/id1467728966/reviews.md

## What is Photo Summary?

Photo Summary allows you to quickly and easily create beautiful images containing the camera settings used to take the photo. 

How to use:
1. Select a photo from your camera roll (perhaps previously downloaded via AirDrop Google Drive)
2. Add any notes or adjust settings if necessary then click 'Save'
3. Choose your favourite option from the list of designs and it will be saved to your camera roll. 

This app was inspired by the camera settings being shared in groups such as "Learn to Light - An OCF Lighting Community".

Features coming soon:
- iPad Support
- Ability to edit presets

*PRICING NOTE:* This is a once-off purchase. I will never ever add any in-app purchases, subscriptions, advertisements or anything like that. I'm a photographer trying to give back to the community that has shared so much and will keep this app updated with new features as quickly as I can. 

Ways that don't work:
The app reads the EXIF metadata in your image which is not part of the image if you:
- Use a screenshot of your photo
- Use 'Save For Web' in photoshop (normal 'Save' works)

## Key features

- Add camera settings overlays
- Include personal notes
- Select from design options
- Save enhanced images
- Reads EXIF metadata

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-summary/id1467728966/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks, great tool!

*2026-07-24*

Amazing little tool to have on the phone, so simple. Instant addition to my photography posts. Only £4, brilliant. Thanks

### 4/5 — Could u support Mac

*2026-06-21*

There are many user hope support on Mac, like me.
It will more faster to expert and release on web

### 1/5 — 好像出问题了

*2026-02-05*

不知道为什么突然打开不了相册了

**Developer response:** Hi, have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app? You could also check the permissions in phone settings as the app needs access to the camera roll both to read the image and to save the edited image

### 1/5 — 无法下载

*2026-01-31*

我在 macOS 的 App Store 中下载贵软件 PhotoSummary 时，进度永远卡在‘正在安装，0%’无法前进。已尝试清理所有App Store缓存并重启，问题依旧。请问是否有解决方案，或能否提供独立的 .dmg 安装包？

### 5/5 — The new version works great!

*2026-01-21*

You can customize many settings

**Developer response:** Could you upgrade to v2 and let me know if it's working as expected now?

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-01-21*

Works with my iPhone and reads iPhone camera metadata too

### 3/5 — I miss the old version

*2026-01-02*

Personally I think the old interface was better

**Developer response:** Hi, 
Can you use the contact form on the website to get in touch with me so we can chat. I want the new version to be better in every way so I would love to hear your feedback

### 3/5 — Decent but room for improvement

*2025-12-13*

While it’s great the developer is back with updates, etc. This V2…I’m not a fan of. This update now changes the style of the photo summaries I have on my feed already. We desperately need a dedicated iPad app, the current iteration works, but it’s simply the iPhone app ported over. And we need to customise where the photos are being saved, I don’t want the photos going into my library each time, I want to select an album for them to go into.

Overall it’s a good app, but it has some improvements to make

**Developer response:** Hi, I've added your comments to the todo list. 

Can you explain what has changed about the style? If possible use the contact form on the website so then we can email and work it out. I really want this to be better in every way, and it's the foundation for the iPad / Mac versions of the app

### 2/5 — Bummer

*2025-12-10*

The new layout is very unappealing so I’ve stopped using it. Was great, still fine, just not as good as it was.

**Developer response:** Hi, 
Can you use the contact form on the website to get in touch with me so we can chat. I want the new version to be better in every way so I would love to hear your feedback

### 5/5 — 新版字体没以前的那一版好看了，建议加一个选字体的选项

*2025-12-02*

新版字体没以前的那一版好看了，建议加一个选字体的选项

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Summary

### What does Photo Summary do?

Photo Summary allows you to create images that display the camera settings used to take the original photo. You can also add personal notes and choose from different design styles to present this information attractively.

### How do I use Photo Summary?

First, select a photo from your camera roll. You can then add any notes or adjust settings as needed. Finally, choose a design from the provided options, and the app will save the enhanced image to your camera roll.

### Is Photo Summary free or paid?

This application is a one-time purchase. The developer has stated there will never be any in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements, as it's intended as a contribution to the photography community.

### What kind of photos can I use with Photo Summary?

The app reads EXIF metadata from your photos. This means you can use standard image files saved normally. However, screenshots of photos or images saved using 'Save For Web' in Photoshop will not work, as the metadata is not retained.

### What are the benefits of using Photo Summary?

It's useful for photographers who want to easily share or document the technical details of their shots, inspired by communities where camera settings are frequently exchanged. It provides a clean and attractive way to present this information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2026-05-19

Add support for DJI Camera Names

### 2.1.2 — 2026-05-12

- support shutter speeds longer than 30 sec
- fix 'select file' showing occasionally when using 'open in picr'

### 2.1.1 — 2026-04-23

Updates to custom font weights

### 2.1 — 2026-04-17

Add support for font weights / italics. 
To perfectly match v1 use: SD Gothic Neo - Light

### 2.0.19 — 2026-03-26

Epic interactive performance improvements while resizing/repositioning text

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All apps by Isaac Insoll: https://appshunter.io/developer/584635566

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