# Exif Metadata vs the itemizer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exif Metadata | the itemizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata/id1455197364/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-itemizer/id6744304081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) | [Random Artifact LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712967159) |

## 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


### the itemizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-itemizer/id6744304081)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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