# Image Info vs Photo Metadata Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Metadata Viewer at 4.4 against Image Info's 2.5. Photo Metadata Viewer also leads on ratings volume (591 vs 4). Image Info's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Photo Metadata Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Metadata Viewer has 591 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Image Info's written reviews are positive against 47% of Photo Metadata Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Image Info ships an update every 6 months, Photo Metadata Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Info | Photo Metadata Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-info/id412371094/reviews) | **[4.4 (591 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-metadata-viewer/id847161110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **591** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ekle Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/312198688) | [PLATINUM CITY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/568690471) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Info

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-info/id412371094)

View detailed metadata embedded within image files. Supports images from your photo library, file sharing, and web URLs. Displays GPS coordinates on an interactive map.

**Highlights:** View all image metadata, Supports Photo Library, Supports iTunes File Sharing, Supports URLs via pasteboard, Displays GPS coordinates on map, Shows unrecognized metadata

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photo Metadata Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-metadata-viewer/id847161110)

View all EXIF, GPS, and camera information embedded in your photos and videos. Easily access details like location, dates, and camera settings directly within the app or through the Photos Share sheet. Search for specific fields or values to quickly find the data you need.

**Highlights:** View all EXIF and GPS data, See location on a map, Searchable metadata fields, Copy metadata values, Access via Photos Share sheet, Supports videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient metadata viewing
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 💡 GPS location display on map
- 📹 Video metadata support
- 🆓 Free version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes frequently
- 📱 Inconsistent performance between iPhone and iPad
- 💰 Paywall limits free version functionality
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ❌ Missing key metadata fields (file size, location details)

**Reported bugs**

- No functions appear after selecting photo
- Only cancel option available when selecting pictures
- Blank page displayed when opening photo data
- App freezes when attempting to save changes
- Incorrect file names reported in metadata

**Requested features**

- Display file size information
- Show device type and location data
- Option for altitude in feet (not just metric)
- Better in-app guidance and tutorials
- Ability to export or copy metadata


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Info free?

Image Info is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photo Metadata Viewer free?

Photo Metadata Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Image Info or Photo Metadata Viewer?

Photo Metadata Viewer is rated higher. Image Info averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Photo Metadata Viewer averages 4.4 from 591 ratings.

### Do Image Info or Photo Metadata Viewer have ads?

Neither Image Info nor Photo Metadata Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Image Info or Photo Metadata Viewer?

Image Info ships an update every 6 months, and Photo Metadata Viewer every 3 months. Most recently, Image Info was updated on November 1, 2026 and Photo Metadata Viewer on November 7, 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.*