EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC vs PixelAuth
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 photo metadata like GPS location and capture dates. Supports batch editing and RAW files, ideal for photographers and privacy-conscious users.
- View EXIF, IPTC, GPS metadata
- Edit GPS location, date, and time
- Batch edit multiple photos
- Edit RAW photo metadata
- Import XMP templates
- Remove sensitive metadata
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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 metadataeditor.app 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://metadataeditor.app/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://metadataeditor.app/privacy-policy/
PixelAuth
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In an era of deepfakes and AI-generated images, proving that your photo is real has never been more important. PixelAuth gives you the tools to authenticate your media — invisibly, verifiably, and entirely on your device. HOW IT WORKS Sign any photo or image with an invisible DCT watermark — imperceptible to the human eye, yet detectable by PixelAuth at any time. Capture directly from your camera with your signature embedded at the moment of shooting. Every signature is paired with an RFC 3161 cryptographic timestamp from a Time Stamping Authority of your choice. Your media gets a tamper-proof PDF certificate including a QR code for instant verification — shareable as digital proof of authenticity. KEY FEATURES • Invisible DCT watermark — no visible alteration to your image • RFC 3161 timestamp — open standard, internationally recognized • PDF certificate with QR code — verifiable by anyone, anywhere • On-device processing — your photos never leave your device • 3 protection modes — Discreet, Balanced, Robust • eIDAS-compatible — works with qualified TSA providers for legal value in the EU • Signed Capture — sign photos at the moment you take them • Scan & verify — detect the watermark in any previously signed image PRIVACY FIRST PixelAuth processes everything locally. No account, no cloud, no analytics. Your media stays yours. Privacy Policy: https://pixelauthapp.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC at Free against PixelAuth's $4.99. PixelAuth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, 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
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC is free to download; PixelAuth costs $4.99 up front. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PixelAuth asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC | PixelAuth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (380 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 380 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andres Piza Buckmann | Claude Bezeaud |
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
PixelAuth
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
- Metadata Editor Essential3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Metadata Editor Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited access$59.99
- Metadata Editor Pro$89.99
PixelAuth
No in-app purchases
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