Comparison

Exif Metadata vs EXIF Eraser

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

EXIF Eraser

Features
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Are you unknowingly sharing personal information hidden in your photos? Every photo taken with your smartphone records metadata (EXIF data) including GPS coordinates, date and time, camera and lens details, and more. Posting these photos to social media or online marketplaces without removing this data could expose your home address and daily routines to strangers. EXIF Eraser is a simple tool to view and remove photo metadata. FEATURES - View metadata: Location, date & time, camera, settings, software, and copyright - organized by category - Map view: See where the photo was taken - One-tap removal: Delete all metadata at once - Selective removal (Pro): Keep only the data you choose, remove everything else - Batch processing (Pro): Process multiple photos at once PRIVACY FIRST - All processing happens entirely on your device - Photos and metadata are never sent to external servers - No ads, no tracking ABOUT PRO - One-time purchase — unlocks all features permanently - No subscription Protect your privacy before sharing photos. Stay safe with EXIF Eraser.

Screenshots

Exif Metadata4 screens
EXIF Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EXIF Eraser at none against Exif Metadata's shown. EXIF Eraser also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 EXIF Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exif Metadata ships an update fortnightly, EXIF Eraser daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exif Metadata versus EXIF Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExif MetadataEXIF Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Marketing Lab, IncTENRAPID INC.

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

EXIF Eraser

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
1 purchases

EXIF Eraser

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Exif Metadata free?
Exif Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EXIF Eraser free?
EXIF Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exif Metadata or EXIF Eraser have ads?
Exif Metadata shows ads; EXIF Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Exif Metadata or EXIF Eraser?
Exif Metadata ships an update fortnightly, and EXIF Eraser daily. Most recently, Exif Metadata was updated on November 6, 2026 and EXIF Eraser on November 5, 2026.

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