Comparison

Exif Metadata vs Mirage

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

Head to head
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!

About

Mirage

This application employs advanced machine learning to identify edited sections within images and offers an approximate restoration to the original state. It is specifically designed to work with images containing a face.

Highlights
  • Detect and undo image edits
  • Compare images
  • Single view for detail analysis
  • Ad-free experience
  • AI-powered Photoshop/Facetune detection
Features
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Mirage uses advanced Machine Learning to detect which parts of an image are edited and also provides an approximate undo to the image's pre-editing form. DISCLAIMER: Mirage requires that a face is present in the picture. Main Features: - Detect & Undo Editing - Compare images together - Single View to catch every detail - Completely ad-free - Change hair style - Add layers - Emote images Mirage uses advanced AI to detect photoshop and facetune in images and even undoes the editing Terms of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/mirageapp/terms-of-use?

Screenshots

Exif Metadata4 screens
Mirage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Exif Metadata at 4.6 against Mirage's 3.0. Exif Metadata also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 5%) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 168). Mirage's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Exif Metadata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mirage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exif Metadata has 6.1K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Exif Metadata's written reviews are positive against 5% of Mirage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exif Metadata ships an update fortnightly, Mirage monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Exif Metadata versus Mirage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExif MetadataMirage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.1K ratings) — better3.0 (168 ratings)
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews — better5.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6.1K — better168
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNew Marketing Lab, IncAkshat Jagga

Customer experience

Exif Metadata

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

Mirage

All ratings168 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative48.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive5.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative93.2%

User reviews

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

Mirage

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative concept for detecting photo editing
  • 👍 Works well for detecting face morphing and alterations
  • 🎯 Accurate detection on some heavily edited photos

Room to improve

  • ❌ Extremely unreliable and inaccurate detection results
  • 🔄 Produces opposite results - flags unedited photos as edited and misses obvious edits
  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to view results despite poor functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent 'Error: try again in 30 seconds' messages
  • ⚠️ False positives on unedited photos, especially faces

Bugs and requests

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

Mirage

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Error message 'try again in 30 seconds' persists indefinitely
  • App crashes on photo upload
  • App stops functioning after limited uses
  • Remove editing feature produces no changes
  • Inconsistent detection results on same photo
Show 3 more
  • App fails to load images
  • Dead links in contact/support pages
  • Ads with unclickable exit buttons positioned over clock

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to detect editing on non-face images
  • Share sheet integration for easier image selection
  • Auto-crop feature for Instagram screenshots
  • Clear indication when no editing is detected
  • Intuitive UI for toggle buttons and controls

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Mirage

Subscriptions3
  • Hero Supporter (1 Month)$7.991 Month
  • Super Supporter (6 Months)$8.996 Months
  • Ultra Supporter (1 Year)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Exif Metadata free?
Exif Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirage free?
Mirage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exif Metadata or Mirage?
Exif Metadata is rated higher. Exif Metadata averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Mirage averages 3.0 from 168 ratings.
Do Exif Metadata or Mirage have ads?
Exif Metadata shows ads; Mirage does not.
Which is updated more often, Exif Metadata or Mirage?
Exif Metadata ships an update fortnightly, and Mirage monthly. Most recently, Exif Metadata was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mirage on October 24, 2026.

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