Comparison

PhotoNotes vs EXIFer Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

EXIFer Pro

Capture photos and videos with embedded date, time, GPS coordinates, and custom watermarks. Verify the originality of your media with secure hashing and an online verifier. Designed for professional evidence capture in various field applications.

Highlights
  • On-frame date/time stamping
  • GPS coordinates and address overlay
  • Map overlay snapshot
  • Speed overlay (mph/kmh)
  • Custom text watermark
  • SHA-256 manifest for verification
  • Field-ready camera controls
Features
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EXIFer Pro — Timestamped EXIF & GPS Evidence Camera EXIFer Pro is a professional timestamped EXIF and GPS camera designed for evidence capture, documentation, inspections, and field work. Capture photos and video with verifiable metadata, on-frame timestamps, GPS coordinates, maps, speed, addresses, custom text, and your own branding. Capture Evidence With Verifiable Metadata Every capture can include detailed EXIF, TIFF, and GPS metadata along with a SHA-256 verification manifest, helping you preserve and verify the integrity of your captured media. Verify captured files by hashing them yourself or upload the files and manifest to the EXIFer Pro online verifier: https://exifer.midstate.agency/exifer-verifier Timestamp, GPS & Location Overlays Capture and document important details directly on your media: • Date and time timestamp • GPS coordinates • Optional street address • Map overlay snapshot • Speed overlay in MPH or KM/H • Custom text overlays • Custom JPG, PNG, or GIF watermark • Your logo or branding on captured media Professional Camera Controls EXIFer Pro gives you practical camera controls designed for real-world field use: • 1x–5x pinch or slider zoom • Front and rear camera switching • Flash, torch, and strobe controls • Volume-button shutter and recording • Draggable and collapsible minimap • Camera grid • Level indicator • Customizable camera and capture settings Organize & Export Your Evidence Manage captured media directly from the built-in gallery: • Browse and select captures • Select all or delete multiple items • Share and export media • Save directly to Photos • Verify captures • Confirmation notifications for important actions • Automatic gallery cleanup when captured items are no longer available Built for Field & Professional Documentation EXIFer Pro is designed for professionals and individuals who need reliable photo, video, timestamp, GPS, and metadata documentation in the field. Useful for: • Investigators • Process Servers • Security Personnel • Inspectors • Property Managers • Landlords • Tenants • Motorists • Delivery Drivers • Construction Professionals • Contractors and Tradespeople • Field Service Workers • Documentation and Evidence Collection Capture it. Timestamp it. Locate it. Verify it. EXIFer Pro puts professional EXIF, GPS, timestamp, evidence, and verification tools directly in your camera.

Screenshots

PhotoNotes4 screens
EXIFer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EXIFer Pro at 100% against PhotoNotes's 29%. PhotoNotes's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PhotoNotes costs $0.99 and EXIFer Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoNotes ships an update every 4 months, EXIFer Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhotoNotes versus EXIFer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoNotesEXIFer Pro
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien BUETSeth Farrington18896201822

Customer experience

PhotoNotes

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative67.9%

EXIFer Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhotoNotes

No in-app purchases

None

EXIFer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoNotes free?
PhotoNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXIFer Pro free?
EXIFer Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoNotes or EXIFer Pro have ads?
Neither PhotoNotes nor EXIFer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoNotes or EXIFer Pro?
PhotoNotes ships an update every 4 months, and EXIFer Pro every 5 months. Most recently, PhotoNotes was updated on November 7, 2026 and EXIFer Pro on November 9, 2026.

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