# Metadata vs Exif Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Metadata at 4.0 against Exif Editor's 3.0. Metadata also leads on ratings volume (222 vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metadata sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Exif Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metadata holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metadata has 222 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Metadata's written reviews are positive against 9% of Exif Editor's.

Metadata ships an update every 4 months, Exif Editor every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metadata | Exif Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metadata/id1214626608/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-editor-dng-metadata/id1632784836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **23.5% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Coomer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006451481) | [Kirill Aust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537040439) |

## 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 Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-editor-dng-metadata/id1632784836)

Easily edit, view, and remove EXIF metadata from your photos. Modify shooting dates, camera details, GPS locations, and more. Supports batch processing and various image formats for complete control over your image data.

**Highlights:** Edit date and time of photos, Modify camera and lens information, Add, edit, or remove GPS location data, Batch edit multiple photos simultaneously, Remove sensitive metadata for privacy, Supports JPG, TIFF, and HEIC formats

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove all limitation | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metadata free?

Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exif Editor free?

Exif Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metadata or Exif Editor?

Metadata is rated higher. Metadata averages 4.0 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Exif Editor averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Metadata or Exif Editor have ads?

Neither Metadata nor Exif Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metadata or Exif Editor?

Metadata ships an update every 4 months, and Exif Editor every 15 months. Most recently, Metadata was updated on October 24, 2026 and Exif Editor on October 24, 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.*