# PhotoNotes vs ExifStrip

The clearest difference is price: ExifStrip at Free against PhotoNotes's $0.99. PhotoNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ExifStrip is free to download; PhotoNotes costs $0.99 up front. ExifStrip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhotoNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoNotes ships an update every 4 months, ExifStrip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoNotes | ExifStrip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [Anh Phong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739360024) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonotes-metadata-editor/id457865152)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ExifStrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exifstrip/id6760243108)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ExifStrip Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoNotes free?

PhotoNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ExifStrip free?

ExifStrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PhotoNotes or ExifStrip have ads?

Neither PhotoNotes nor ExifStrip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoNotes or ExifStrip?

PhotoNotes ships an update every 4 months, and ExifStrip every 3 months. Most recently, PhotoNotes was updated on October 9, 2026 and ExifStrip on October 1, 2026.

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