Comparison

Metadata vs Exif Metadata Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • View and edit image metadata
  • Edit date and time of photos
  • Modify camera information
  • Add custom GPS locations
  • Works offline
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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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

Screenshots

Metadata4 screens
Exif Metadata Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Metadata versus Exif Metadata Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadataExif Metadata Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (222 ratings)4.2 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings222 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas CoomerArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Metadata

All ratings221 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative73.5%

Exif Metadata Editor

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 6 more
  • 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

1 purchases

Metadata

Subscriptions1
  • Metadata Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
2 purchases

Exif Metadata Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Exif Editor Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Exif Editor Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Metadata free?
Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exif Metadata Editor free?
Exif Metadata Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metadata or Exif Metadata Editor?
Exif Metadata Editor is rated higher. Metadata averages 4.0 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Exif Metadata Editor averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.
Do Metadata or Exif Metadata Editor have ads?
Neither Metadata nor Exif Metadata Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metadata or Exif Metadata Editor?
Metadata ships an update every 4 months, and Exif Metadata Editor weekly. Most recently, Metadata was updated on November 2, 2026 and Exif Metadata Editor on November 3, 2026.

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