# PhotoMapper vs Exif Metadata

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoMapper | Exif Metadata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomapper-gps-exif-editor/id1347742014/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata/id1455197364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Fiantsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/876817790) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomapper-gps-exif-editor/id1347742014)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photomapper Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Photomapper Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photomapper Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoMapper Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| PhotoMapper Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| PhotoMapper Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| PhotoMapper Lifetime Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| PhotoMapper Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Exif Metadata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata/id1455197364)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exif Metadata Pro (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Exif Metadata Pro (annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Exif Metadata Pro (lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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