Metadata vs Exif Metadata Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metadata
View detailed information about your photos, including measurements, DPI, file size, location, and device details. Unlock advanced photography data and text extraction with a subscription.
- View image measurements, DPI, file size, location, and device info
- Drag and drop image import on iPad
- Extract and copy text from photos
- View advanced photography data (aperture, ISO, lens details)
- Print size calculator using DPI
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Metadata is the modern photo metadata viewer for photographers, creators and visual professionals. Import an image from Photos or Files and instantly discover the hidden information behind your photos. Explore detailed EXIF data, camera settings, image dimensions, DPI, file size, lens details, location information and more — all displayed in a beautiful interface designed for creative workflows. Whether you shoot on iPhone, DSLR, mirrorless cameras or create artwork in professional editing apps, Metadata helps you inspect, analyse and better understand your images. Perfect for: • Photographers • Designers • Content creators • Social media professionals • Digital artists • Print studios • Creative agencies FEATURES • View detailed photo metadata and EXIF information • Inspect ISO, aperture, exposure, focal length and lens details • See image dimensions, DPI, colour profile and file size • View device and location information stored in photos • Import images from Photos, Files and other apps • Drag and Drop support for fast professional workflows • Fast, elegant and modern design • Optimised for creators and creative professionals METADATA PRO Unlock advanced creative tools with Metadata Pro: • Extract text directly from photos using on-device text recognition • Copy and share recognised text instantly • Access advanced photography metadata and camera information • Calculate print sizes with the built-in DPI calculator • Check image dimensions for print and production workflows From analysing exported artwork to checking professional camera settings before print, Metadata gives creators a powerful way to inspect and understand their images anywhere. - Subscription Details - Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Price may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://smudge.app/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://smudge.app/app-terms
Exif Metadata Editor
View and modify the hidden information within your image files. Edit capture dates, camera details, and even assign custom GPS locations to your photos. This app prioritizes your privacy by processing all data locally.
- View and edit image metadata
- Edit date and time of photos
- Modify camera information
- Add custom GPS locations
- Works offline
- Privacy-focused data handling
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Did you know photos carry a lot of information known as metadata? Exif Metadata Editor allows you to view and edit the metadata attached to any image file. -- Edit date and time Discover when a picture was taken or edit it to any date and time. -- Edit camera information View or edit every information detailing the camera that shot the picture. -- Custom GPS location View where any picture was taken or pick any location to attach to your images. -- Works offline Your picture data is never sent to any external server or shared with anyone in respect to your data privacy. Exif Metadata Editor is now available for all iOS devices! ---- Terms of Use: https://exifeditor-acb76.web.app/Terms.html Privacy Policy: https://exifeditor-acb76.web.app/Privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Exif Metadata Editor at weekly against Metadata's every 4 months. Exif Metadata Editor also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). Metadata's advantage is review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and ratings volume (222 vs 26). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Metadata sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Exif Metadata Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Metadata against 4.2 for Exif Metadata Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metadata has 222 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Metadata's written reviews are positive against 0% of Exif Metadata Editor's.
Metadata ships an update every 4 months, Exif Metadata Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metadata | Exif Metadata Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (222 ratings) | 4.2 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 222 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Coomer | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
Metadata
Exif Metadata Editor
Bugs and requests
Metadata
Reported bugs
11 issues- App consistently does not work
- Not working iOS 14
- Frozen, stopped working
- Metadata is missing
- No geotagging available
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- Does not show data
- Metadata not accurate
- No location and no device info
- Wrong location data or no location
- Cannot decode DPI for some pictures
- App is unusable
Requested features
4 requests- Sharing photos without location data
- Editing metadata
- Option to choose Google Maps
- Add as an Extension for Photos/Share Button
Exif Metadata Editor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metadata
- Metadata Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
Exif Metadata Editor
- Exif Editor Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Exif Editor Premium$2.99
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