PhotoNotes vs EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhotoNotes
Easily view, add, and modify metadata for your photos. Use it to protect your images, create alibis, or remember important details about your pictures.
- View EXIF, TIFF, IPTC, GPS metadata
- Add new metadata (copyright, keywords, GPS)
- Modify existing metadata (date, GPS, camera model)
- Save edited photos to library
- Create alibis with modified metadata
- Add GPS for map viewing
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PhotoNotes provides you with a very simple way to see the metadata of your photos easily, add some information into it and/or modify a part of it. Did you ever need an alibi to help you in a critical situation? A solution to protect your digital photos? A proof showing you already traveled to some far away locations? A way to add information to your photos to remember what is immortalized? Then PhotoNotes is made for you! With PhotoNotes, you can see all the metadata associated to the photos of your camera roll, add metadata to the existing ones (such as copyright, description, keywords, comments...), and modify some of them (date, GPS information, model used to capture the photo...), in a very simple and intuitive way. Special features: - see all the metadata associated to the photos of your camera roll at one glance (EXIF, TIFF, IPTC, GPS... metadata): dimensions, resolutions, date, aperture, exposure, shutter speed... - add new metadata: description, comments, keywords, copyright, document name, GPS, date, model used to capture the photo... - modify part of the metadata: date, GPS, model used to capture the photo... together with the metadata you can add. - Save the selected photo with the new metadata to your photo library Create your perfect alibi to show you were there that day by modifying the metadata of one of your photo. Add GPS information to your photos to be able to see them on the map in the Photos app and iPhoto. Fake a trip in an exotic location by changing the GPS metadata of your photo. And more! Check out many other great iPhone apps, and hundred of free and discounted apps, at www.SEB-AppStore.com
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 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC at Free against PhotoNotes's $0.99. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 29%). PhotoNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On 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
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC is free to download; PhotoNotes costs $0.99 up front. EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PhotoNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhotoNotes ships an update every 4 months, EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | PhotoNotes | EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (380 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 43.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 380 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastien BUET | Andres Piza Buckmann |
Customer experience
PhotoNotes
EXIF Metadata Editor & IPTC
Bugs and requests
PhotoNotes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
PhotoNotes
No 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
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$17.491 Year
- Metadata Editor Essential3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Metadata Editor Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited access$59.99
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