Comparison

Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC vs PixelAuth

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
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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/

About

PixelAuth

Features
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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

Screenshots

Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC4 screens
PixelAuth4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 14). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC is free to download; PixelAuth costs $4.99 up front. Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PixelAuth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC versus PixelAuth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExif Metadata Editor & IPTCPixelAuth
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (374 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings374 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Piza BuckmannClaude 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

12 purchases

Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC

Subscriptions10
  • Metadata Editor Essential$0.997 Days
  • Metadata Editor Essential$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.491 Month
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  • Unlimited access$3.491 Month
  • Metadata Editor Pro$6.991 Month
  • 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 trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Metadata Editor Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited access$59.99
  • Metadata Editor Pro$89.99
None

PixelAuth

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 PixelAuth free?
PixelAuth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC or PixelAuth have ads?
Neither Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC nor PixelAuth shows ads.

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