Comparison

PhotoMetaData vs ImagExif 2

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

Head to head
About

PhotoMetaData

This app allows photographers to add metadata to their photos after a shooting session. Metadata can be standard or custom-defined and stored locally or in cloud storage. The metadata is saved in XMP files, compatible with image management software like Lightroom.

Highlights
  • Add custom photo metadata
  • Utilize IPTC Core 1.1 standards
  • Store metadata locally on iPad
  • Sync metadata to cloud storage (iCloud)
  • Generate XMP files for image managers
  • Compatible with Lightroom
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PhotoMetaData is a very useful app for any professional or amateur photographer. It is used to enter the metadatas after the shooting session. The values of these metadatas are either those provided by the app and consistent with the IPTC Core 1.1 either those defined by the photographer himself, his agency or his client. Once filled these metadatas are stored locally on the iPad and if asked in a cloud storage such as iCloud. In this case they can be treated immediately by a remote authorized organization. The metadas are stored in a xmp file. Then every images manager software such as Lightroom is able to import them at the same time that the images themselves.

About

ImagExif 2

Edit and manage EXIF and metadata for your photos. Add or remove camera info, location data, and more. Save custom presets and process multiple images at once for enhanced privacy and control.

Highlights
  • Edit EXIF, IPTC, and metadata
  • Geotagging with map integration
  • Batch processing
  • Customizable templates
  • Privacy sharing options
  • Extension for Photos app
Features
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This app gives you full control over the EXIF and metadata of your photos! ImagExif 2 focuses on real EXIF data, not just iOS metadata—this sets it apart from most of its competitors. 14 strong arguments why you need this app: 1. No subscription, no trial, no in-app purchases: buy once, use always on iPad and iPhone. 2. Display EXIF, IPTC and other metadata of photos in iOS devices, iCloud Files and iCloud Stream. 3. Edit, remove EXIF & metadata like camera info, photographer info, location & IPTC info and much more - in Apple Photos and also in iCloud Files! Geotagging directly on a map with location search.4. Edit location coordinates completely free without having so select specific places. 5. Save your work by using customizable templates - presets. 6. Batch processing of many photos at the same time. 7. Display EXIF data in an extension directly in the Photos app or in iMessage and many more. 8. Privacy share: protect your privacy and share your photos with your people with or without EXIF data. 9. Display EXIF source text - incl. its export. 10. Copy EXIF data directly to clipboard. 11. Focus on simple workflows and intuitive handling. 12. No collection of personal data like many copy-cat apps in this category. 13. Runs on iPad and iPhone. 14. Is under active development. Real customer testimonials: "Finally - This program is exactly what I was looking for. Easy to use but very effective and comprehensive. And the best: Pay once and good! Thanks to the developer!" "Just good! - Comprehensive and zero effort to use. For me the best app to edit the EXIF data of my photos. The presets are great and finally no in-app purchases! Keep it up!" "IPad version - it is here - Many thanks to the developer. Now I can add location information to photos on iPad. The developer also responds very quickly to requests and suggestions for improvement." "For a long time I was missing a possibility on the iPhone / iPad to store the location data of photos, because I still shoot a lot with "old" DSLRs and they do not have GPS. With this, this also works from Apple's photo app. Without complications. That's how it should be!" The app works with: - All photos in your iPhone or iPad photo library. - Photos in iCloud (Apple's exclusive file app, locally and in the cloud. Third-party cloud apps are only partially supported because their manufacturers do not fully support Apple's file API – please use with caution!) What the app doesn't do: - Changing the filename: EXIF isn't about filenames. Also iOS does not allow the renaming of photos in the Photos Library. - Until now it can't edit RAW (will come in a later release) or PNG (see below why). - Full support of third-party cloud apps (e.g., GDrive or OneDrive) are only partially supported because their manufacturers do not fully support apples files api. Do you have questions or need help? Write to imagexif@gmail.com, we're happy to help! Question: What is EXIF data? EXIF stands for "Exchangeable Image File Format." When you take or receive a photo with a digital camera, it contains invisible metadata. This is information attached to the photo that describes, for example, certain properties and settings of the camera or even the place where the picture was taken. Services that can read this data are able to collect the circumstances and contexts of the photos and match them with certain other events (e.g. calendar entries, motion profiles, etc.). Question: Why doesn't the app handle PNG? Unfortunately, the Photos API does not allow modification of PNG files, but saves them as JPG. Therefore, to avoid confusion, imagExif cannot edit PNGs.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ImagExif 2 at 4.2 against PhotoMetaData's 2.5. ImagExif 2 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). PhotoMetaData's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PhotoMetaData costs $9.99 and ImagExif 2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ImagExif 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ImagExif 2 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PhotoMetaData's written reviews are positive against 75% of ImagExif 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoMetaData ships an update every 5 months, ImagExif 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PhotoMetaData versus ImagExif 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoMetaDataImagExif 2
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.2 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDUSSAIX Pierre-YvesThomas Oswald

Customer experience

PhotoMetaData

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

ImagExif 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

PhotoMetaData

No in-app purchases

None

ImagExif 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoMetaData free?
PhotoMetaData costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ImagExif 2 free?
ImagExif 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhotoMetaData or ImagExif 2?
ImagExif 2 is rated higher. PhotoMetaData averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ImagExif 2 averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do PhotoMetaData or ImagExif 2 have ads?
Neither PhotoMetaData nor ImagExif 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoMetaData or ImagExif 2?
PhotoMetaData ships an update every 5 months, and ImagExif 2 fortnightly. Most recently, PhotoMetaData was updated on July 4, 2026 and ImagExif 2 on October 27, 2026.

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