EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC vs CardRunner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC
Easily view, edit, and remove metadata from your photos. Add or change GPS locations, modify dates, and protect your privacy by stripping sensitive information before sharing. Ideal for photographers of all levels and privacy-conscious users.
- View all photo metadata
- Edit GPS location
- Modify date and time
- Remove metadata for privacy
- Batch edit multiple photos
- IPTC editor for professionals
- Geotag photos
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Need to fix GPS location, capture date, or privacy-sensitive metadata before sharing a photo? Metadata Editor makes it fast and simple on iPhone and iPad. Metadata Editor supports editing RAW photo metadata directly, with support for DNG, CR2, CR3, ARW, NEF, RAF, RW2, and ORF, plus XMP template import for faster professional workflows. FEATURES View - Browse photos from Photos Library and Files - Inspect EXIF, IPTC, GPS, TIFF, PNG, and other supported metadata - See camera model, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and more - Check locations on an interactive map - Review album photos and file-based photos in one app Edit - Edit metadata from both Photos and Files - Add, change, copy, or remove GPS location - Adjust date, time, and time zone - Batch edit multiple photos at once - Edit RAW photo metadata, including DNG, CR2, CR3, ARW, NEF, RAF, RW2, and ORF - Edit EXIF, IPTC, TIFF, PNG, and other supported metadata - Import XMP templates and save your own IPTC templates - Limited video metadata editing support For professionals - Manage copyright, creator, caption, description, and keywords - Prepare files for agencies, editorial workflows, and stock submissions - Keep originals or create edited copies - Apply consistent metadata across large shoots faster Protect your privacy - Remove GPS location before sharing - Strip metadata from a photo - Replace location data with a different place when needed WHO IS METADATA EDITOR FOR? - Photographers who want clean, complete metadata in their library - Professionals editing in the field before sending files to clients or agencies - Photojournalists working with IPTC-based workflows - Privacy-conscious users who want safer sharing - Film and analog photographers adding metadata after capture EDITABLE METADATA Edit 50+ metadata fields, including GPS coordinates, EXIF camera settings, IPTC keywords, TIFF image details, and PNG metadata. Note: The app is free to download and use, but some features may require premium access. CONTACT If you need help or have any questions about the app, contact us at www.andrespiza.com or from Settings inside the app. We are happy to help. UNLIMITED ACCESS AND SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Your Metadata Editor unlimited access subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go, on your iPhone, to Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms and Conditions: https://www.andrespiza.com/apps/metadata-editor/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.andrespiza.com/apps/metadata-editor/privacy-policy/
CardRunner
Streamline your photo workflow with fast, reliable image transfers from cameras and memory cards. Import unlimited photos for free, with Pro options for advanced filtering and RAW support. Keep your focus on shooting, not managing files.
- Automatic camera and card detection
- Free unlimited image import
- Fast field ingest and card removal confirmation
- Persistent collections and duplicate prevention
- Smart filtering for protected/star-rated shots (Pro)
- RAW file support (Pro)
- Photostream for editor sharing
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For photographers who need a fast field workflow, CardRunner helps you get the right images off your camera or memory card quickly so you can stay focused on the action. CardRunner detects connected cameras and cards, searches for photos in the background, and lets you import everything for free! You can upgrade to Pro to pull only protected (locked) or star-rated shots. Once selected photos are copied locally, CardRunner clearly confirms that it’s safe to remove your card and get back to shooting. Your imported collections stay available after relaunch, can be archived for later review, and prevent accidental duplicate imports. Save to your camera roll, share with an editor, client, or friend, or send photos straight to your editor with Photostream. -- KEY FEATURES -- • Automatic Camera Detection — Connect a camera or memory card and CardRunner prepares new photos for import • Free Unlimited Import — Import as many images as you want, free forever • Fast Field Ingest — See how many new images are ready and know when it’s safe to remove your card • Persistent Collections — Review imports later, archive older collections, and avoid duplicate imports • Smart Filtering — Import only protected (locked) or star-rated images (Pro) • RAW Support — Import, save, and share ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, ORF, PEF, RW2, and more (Pro) • Full Size or Optimized — Save originals or compress for faster transfers on slow connections • Photostream — Stream photos to your editor’s gallery with a simple join code, automatically or when you choose • Pro via Photostream — Photostream-connected users unlock Pro features automatically • Geotagging — Tag imports with your current location so every shot knows where it was delivered (Pro) • Favorites — Mark your best shots and see them on a home screen widget • EXIF Viewer — Camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and more at a glance • iPad Support — Works natively on iPhone and iPad -- BUILT FOR THE FIELD -- Shooting on location with limited connectivity? CardRunner keeps the card workflow focused: connect, import the photos you need, remove the card, and get back to shooting. Save full-size originals or optimized copies for faster sharing over cellular or limited connectivity while keeping your originals intact. With Photostream, your editor can see photos as soon as you import them. Prefer more control? Turn off automatic uploads and send individual photos when you’re ready. -- FREE + PRO -- Import unlimited images for free. Upgrade to CardRunner Pro for rated-only and protected-only imports, RAW support, geotagging, and additional optimization controls. If you work with Photostream, Pro features unlock automatically while connected. CardRunner is built by an independent developer and college football photographer (Go Tigers!) Feedback is always welcome — find me in Settings > Send Feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CardRunner at 5.0 against EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's 4.4. CardRunner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's advantage is ratings volume (380 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CardRunner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CardRunner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC has 380 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC ships an update every 2 weeks, CardRunner weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC | CardRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (380 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 380 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andres Piza Buckmann | David Platt |
Customer experience
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC
CardRunner
Bugs and requests
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deletes original Live Photos
- Metadata changes not saving properly
- Consumes excessive storage space
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for HEIF/HEVC format
- Allow saving metadata templates
- Improve multi-selection functionality
- Add undo/redo options
- Integrate with Siri Shortcuts
CardRunner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC
- Metadata Editor Essential$2.991 Month
- Unlimited access$3.491 Month
- Metadata Editor Pro$6.991 Month
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- Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$17.491 Year
- Metadata Editor Essential3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Metadata Editor Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited access$59.99
CardRunner
- All Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- All Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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