Comparison

Exif Metadata vs the itemizer

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

the itemizer

Effortlessly catalog your belongings using photos and voice recordings. AI technology automatically identifies and categorizes your items, generating comprehensive reports. Securely store your inventory data locally and export it in PDF format.

Highlights
  • Photo and voice analysis
  • AI-powered item identification
  • Comprehensive inventory reports
  • Secure local data storage
  • PDF export
Features
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Itemizer helps you inventory any you can picture, with ease. Take photos of your car, landscape, your home, record descriptions, and let our AI technology identify and catalog your items automatically. Features: • Photo and Voice Analysis - capture anything visually and verbally • AI-Powered Identification - automatically detects and categorizes items • Comprehensive Reports - generate detailed inventory lists • Secure Local Storage - all your inventory data stays private on your device • PDF Export - share and save your list in portable formats

Screenshots

Exif Metadata4 screens
the itemizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: the itemizer at 100% against Exif Metadata's 42%. the itemizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Exif Metadata's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (6K vs 1). On 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

Exif Metadata is free to download; the itemizer costs $2.99 up front. Exif Metadata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. the itemizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

the itemizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exif Metadata has 6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of the itemizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exif Metadata ships an update fortnightly, the itemizer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Exif Metadata versus the itemizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExif Metadatathe itemizer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Marketing Lab, IncRandom Artifact LLC

Customer experience

Exif Metadata

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

the itemizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

the itemizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

the itemizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exif Metadata free?
Exif Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is the itemizer free?
the itemizer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exif Metadata or the itemizer?
the itemizer is rated higher. Exif Metadata averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while the itemizer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Exif Metadata or the itemizer have ads?
Exif Metadata shows ads; the itemizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Exif Metadata or the itemizer?
Exif Metadata ships an update fortnightly, and the itemizer every 5 days. Most recently, Exif Metadata was updated on October 20, 2026 and the itemizer on October 12, 2026.

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