# Exif Metadata vs Mirage

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Exif Metadata | Mirage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata/id1455197364/reviews)** | [3.0 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-detect-image-editing/id1514780035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **41.6% of reviews** | 5.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) | [Akshat Jagga](https://appshunter.io/developer/953402430) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mirage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirage-detect-image-editing/id1514780035)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hero Supporter (1 Month) | $7.99 | per month |
| Super Supporter (6 Months) | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Ultra Supporter (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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