# EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC vs CardRunner

The clearest difference is rating: CardRunner at 5.0 against EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's 4.4. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's advantage is ratings volume (380 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 fortnightly, CardRunner weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC | CardRunner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-and-iptc/id1622152466/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardrunner-image-transfer/id6476503178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **380** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andres Piza Buckmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/994141444) | [David Platt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708838724) |

## What reviewers say

### EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-and-iptc/id1622152466)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metadata Editor Essential | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $3.49 | per month |
| Metadata Editor Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $17.49 | per year |
| Metadata Editor Essential | $19.99 | per year |
| Metadata Editor Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful editing tools
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 💡 Useful for photographers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on bulk edit
- 🐛 Unreliable batch editing
- 💰 Misleading about paid features
- 🤔 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes original Live Photos
- Metadata changes not saving properly
- Consumes excessive storage space

**Requested features**

- Add support for HEIF/HEVC format
- Allow saving metadata templates
- Improve multi-selection functionality
- Add undo/redo options
- Integrate with Siri Shortcuts


### CardRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardrunner-image-transfer/id6476503178)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC free?

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CardRunner free?

CardRunner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC or CardRunner?

CardRunner is rated higher. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC averages 4.4 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while CardRunner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC or CardRunner have ads?

Neither EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC nor CardRunner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC or CardRunner?

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC ships an update fortnightly, and CardRunner weekly. Most recently, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC was updated on November 7, 2026 and CardRunner on November 4, 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.*