Comparison

PhotoMapper vs Exif Metadata

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

Head to head
About

PhotoMapper

Organize your photo library by adding or correcting location data and adjusting dates. Create copies of photos without GPS metadata for privacy when sharing.

Highlights
  • Add or correct photo locations
  • Adjust photo dates and times
  • Batch edit multiple photos
  • Create copies without GPS metadata
  • Find photos without location data
  • Reuse favorite locations
Features
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Keep your photo library organized by place and date. PhotoMapper lets you add or correct photo locations, change dates and times, and create copies without GPS metadata for sharing. Add missing places to photos from your camera or friends, correct a location, or update several photos together. EDIT PHOTO LOCATIONS Choose a place on the map to add or change a photo's location. Apply the same location change to multiple photos at once. ADJUST DATES AND TIMES Change photo dates and times to keep your library in order. FIND AND REUSE LOCATIONS Find photos without location information, copy a location from another photo, and return to your favorite and recently used places. SHARE A COPY WITHOUT GPS METADATA Create a copy without GPS location metadata while keeping the original photo in your library. Organize your photos, fill in missing places, and choose when to share location information. Terms of Use: https://gist.github.com/bigMOTOR/27f60cb35180a150d38dc11df5462276 Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/bigMOTOR/e373f36ef179c17679d5083e5fb39e80

About

Exif Metadata

Easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your photos. Protect your privacy by stripping personal data before sharing images online. This tool is essential for photographers and everyday users alike.

Highlights
  • View Exif metadata
  • Edit Exif metadata
  • Remove Exif metadata
  • Bulk edit metadata
  • Filter photos
  • Photo extension
Features
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Exif Metadata lets you quickly and easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your iPhone and iPad photos. It is a must-have tool for serious photographers and casual iPhoneographers alike. 10 reasons to use Exif Metadata: - It's free to try - View, edit, or remove Exif metadata on the fly - View, edit, or remove location data from your photos - Bulk edit multiple photos at the same time - Filter photos missing location or metadata - Your photos are processed on device and never sent to a server - Extension lets you view metadata directly from the Photos app - Works on both iPhone and iPad - Supports Dark Mode - Highly rated with an average of 4.5 stars REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL USERS "Still the best app for editing Exif metadata." -- by iPad User 0222 "As a conscientious parent, I am reluctant to share photos of my children on-line. This app clears any personal data and eases my concerns. Plus it is very straight forward and easy to use." -- by T puffin "This app is perfect in its simplicity. It’s the only exif app i have found which allows you to view metadata within the camera roll - awesome!" -- by Fshhshsns "EXIF Metadata does exactly what it says it will do. It’s extremely easy to use and the customer support is great. The inexpensive lifetime Pro version is worth every penny." -- by Apple TV Fan "Very clean interface, does its job very well. If you want to bulk update the metadata on a collection of photos (eg imported from somewhere else) this is your solution. Highly recommend." -- by JT Player FEATURES SPOTLIGHT View Exif metadata: - View basic photo information at a glance - View 50+ metadata tags - View location data such as GPS data, address, map location Edit Exif metadata: - Edit aperture, exposure, date, time, author, description, copyright, and more - Edit geotags or spoof location Filter photos: - Pro users can filter photos missing location and Exif metadata Remove Exif metadata: - Remove GPS location data independently of other Exif data - Remove all metadata at once Bulk edit metadata: - Pro users can edit metadata of multiple photos at once Clean & simple design: - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Supports Dark Mode Photo extension: - Access metadata of your photos directly from the Photos app Protect your privacy: - Easily share photos online without any metadata This app works with: - All photos in your iPhone or iPad camera roll, except ProRAW photos - Photos in iCloud Photo Library - Photos in Photo Stream Exif Metadata Pro: The Pro version of Exif Metadata can be purchased via an annual subscription or one-time payment to remove ads and gain the ability to edit metadata for multiple photos at once. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews every year unless it is canceled 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 and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.sixstarapps.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.sixstarapps.com/privacy/ HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? If you have any question about the app, or need help about something, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.SixStarApps.com. We’ll be happy to help!

Screenshots

PhotoMapper4 screens
Exif Metadata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PhotoMapper at none against Exif Metadata's shown. PhotoMapper also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 42%). Exif Metadata's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 205). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. PhotoMapper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Exif Metadata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exif Metadata holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exif Metadata has 6.1K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of PhotoMapper's written reviews are positive against 42% of Exif Metadata's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoMapper ships an update every 5 weeks, Exif Metadata fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PhotoMapper versus Exif Metadata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoMapperExif Metadata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (205 ratings)4.6 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better41.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2056.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola FiantsevNew Marketing Lab, Inc

Customer experience

PhotoMapper

All ratings205 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative36.7%

Exif Metadata

All ratings6,018 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative49.7%

User reviews

PhotoMapper

From 205 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • ✨ Good for batch editing
  • 🗺️ Useful for adding/editing location data
  • 🔍 Can filter photos without GPS
  • ✅ Works well for its core function

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscription model
  • 👎 Features moved behind subscription
  • 🗑️ App is broken or inconvenient
  • 💰 Overpriced for utility
  • ❌ Inconsistent results (locations not sticking)

Exif Metadata

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Removes metadata
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Protects privacy
  • 💡 Integrates with Photos app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💸 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🚫 Doesn't support HEIF/HEIC format

Bugs and requests

PhotoMapper

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Photos changed to the location of the last image
  • Photos added individual locations did not stick
  • Ignores pins and puts own addresses
  • Doesn’t find Apple Maps locations
  • App doesn't work or do anything
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  • App changed location of every photo, no undo
  • Tried to fake location, but showed original location

Requested features

14 requests
  • Option to automatically select 'without GPS'
  • Sort option that sticks (newest first)
  • Ability to change location for games like Pokémon Go
  • Option to select date when editing
  • Option to change photo date
Show 9 more
  • Improved multi-selection for photos
  • Drag and select input for bulk selection
  • New button to add location data directly to photos without location
  • Ability to see satellite image on map
  • Start by displaying photo's current location on map
  • Option to pick location on Google Maps
  • Extension for native Photos app to edit directly
  • Show all locations for multiple photos and let users choose
  • Show old location when editing EXIF

Exif Metadata

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening folders
  • Doesn't always save metadata changes
  • Fails to remove all metadata (e.g. date/time)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch editing for multiple photos
  • Support for video metadata editing
  • Easier photo selection (by folder, date, etc.)
  • More detailed EXIF data editing

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PhotoMapper

Subscriptions6
  • Photomapper Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Photomapper Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Photomapper Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • PhotoMapper Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • PhotoMapper Premium$24.991 Year
  • PhotoMapper Premium$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • PhotoMapper Lifetime Premium$1.99
  • PhotoMapper Lifetime Premium$2.99
3 purchases

Exif Metadata

Subscriptions2
  • Exif Metadata Pro (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Exif Metadata Pro (annual)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exif Metadata Pro (lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is PhotoMapper free?
PhotoMapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exif Metadata free?
Exif Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotoMapper or Exif Metadata?
Exif Metadata is rated higher. PhotoMapper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Exif Metadata averages 4.6 from 6.1K ratings.
Do PhotoMapper or Exif Metadata have ads?
Exif Metadata shows ads; PhotoMapper does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoMapper or Exif Metadata?
PhotoMapper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Exif Metadata fortnightly. Most recently, PhotoMapper was updated on November 6, 2026 and Exif Metadata on November 6, 2026.

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