Comparison

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC vs OpenOrigins Source

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Read full description

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/

About

OpenOrigins Source

Capture photos and videos with built-in tamper-evident proof of creation. Verify media authenticity using share links or QR codes, with a unique 3D depth map to prevent screen captures. Ideal for professionals needing to prove media is genuine.

Highlights
  • Tamper-evident proof of creation
  • Time and location recording
  • Device details recorded
  • Verification via share link or QR code
  • 3D depth map for authenticity
  • SDK for developer integration
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Use OpenOrigins Source to prove your photos and videos are real. Every photo or video you capture with Source is sealed with tamper-evident proof of when, where, and how it was created. Time, location, and device details are recorded at capture and can be verified by anyone using a share link or embedded QR code. Our unique 3D depth map feature ensures media captured by Source is real, not just photographed off a screen. Built for journalists, creators, gig workers, investigators, and teams who need proof that the media they create is real. Developers - contact us to integrate the same capture-verification technology into your apps using the OpenOrigins SDK. Prove it's real.

Screenshots

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC4 screens
OpenOrigins Source4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenOrigins Source at 5.0 against EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's 4.4. OpenOrigins Source also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's advantage is ratings volume (380 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and 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

Both are free to download. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpenOrigins Source asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenOrigins Source 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenOrigins Source monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC versus OpenOrigins Source: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXIF Metadata Editor & IPTCOpenOrigins Source
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (380 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings380 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Piza BuckmannOpenOrigins Limited

Customer experience

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC

All ratings380 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral11.4%
Negative45.6%

OpenOrigins Source

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

OpenOrigins Source

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$59.99
None

OpenOrigins Source

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC free?
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenOrigins Source free?
OpenOrigins Source is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC or OpenOrigins Source?
OpenOrigins Source is rated higher. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC averages 4.4 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while OpenOrigins Source averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC or OpenOrigins Source have ads?
Neither EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC nor OpenOrigins Source shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC or OpenOrigins Source?
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenOrigins Source monthly. Most recently, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpenOrigins Source on October 30, 2026.

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