# EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC vs Bowline Sync

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bowline Sync at 100% against EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's 42%. Bowline Sync also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's advantage is ratings volume (379 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Bowline Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bowline Sync 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 379 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bowline Sync's.

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC ships an update every 2 weeks, Bowline Sync daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC | Bowline Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-and-iptc/id1622152466/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowline-sync/id6775664585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andres Piza Buckmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/994141444) | [hima aramona](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775664587) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metadata Editor Essential | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Metadata Editor Essential | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $3.49 | 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 |
| Metadata Editor Pro | $89.99 | 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


### Bowline Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowline-sync/id6775664585)

Automatically geotag photos from your Ricoh GR camera and import them into Apple Photos. This app keeps your data private and your originals untouched, offering remote shutter and camera status updates.

**Highlights:** Automatic geotagging of photos, Direct import to Apple Photos, Remote shutter control, Live camera status monitoring, On-device data processing, Preserves original photo files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC free?

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

### Is Bowline Sync free?

Bowline Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bowline Sync is rated higher. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC averages 4.4 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Bowline Sync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC or Bowline Sync have ads?

Neither EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC nor Bowline Sync shows ads.

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

EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bowline Sync daily. Most recently, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bowline Sync on October 24, 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.*