# Metadata vs Exif Metadata Editor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metadata | Exif Metadata Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metadata/id1214626608/reviews) | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-images/id1576568176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **23.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Coomer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006451481) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Metadata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metadata/id1214626608)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metadata Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised (for some)
- 👍 Helpful for seeing photo info
- 👍 Developer fixes bugs regularly
- 👍 Good file size app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 No location data
- 🐛 Missing expected features
- 🐛 Modifies pictures negatively
- 🐛 Useless clutter

**Reported bugs**

- App consistently does not work
- Not working iOS 14
- Frozen, stopped working
- Metadata is missing
- No geotagging available

**Requested features**

- Sharing photos without location data
- Editing metadata
- Option to choose Google Maps
- Add as an Extension for Photos/Share Button


### Exif Metadata Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-images/id1576568176)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exif Editor Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Exif Editor Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*