PhotoMetaData vs Exif Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Exif Manager
View and edit photo metadata with ease. Modify GPS location, date, and remove EXIF data. Supports batch processing and offers a PRO version with advanced features like Photos Extension.
- View all EXIF metadata
- Remove EXIF metadata
- Change GPS location
- Change photo date
- Open location in Maps
- Batch processing
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Every photo and video can carry hidden information. Exif Manager helps you inspect, edit, and remove media metadata before you save or share. Media files can include hidden metadata such as camera details, capture date, file information, and GPS location. Exif Manager gives you a clear way to review that data, update it when needed, or create cleaner copies for sharing. Clean metadata before posting online, sending files to clients, or uploading photos and videos to AI tools. KEY FEATURES: - View detailed EXIF, GPS, TIFF, camera, file, and date metadata - Inspect supported photo and video metadata - View photos full screen and zoom in with a pinch or double tap - Play videos full screen with playback, seeking, and sound controls - View photos and their details side by side on wider screens - Remove hidden metadata from media before sharing - Edit GPS location and capture date - Open photo locations in Maps when GPS data is available - Share original files, metadata-only text, or copies without metadata - Batch select media and apply metadata changes in bulk - Choose how edited media is saved - Delete originals after saving edited copies, if you prefer that workflow - Works on iPhone and iPad FREE VERSION: - Includes core EXIF viewing, editing, and metadata removal tools - Batch editing is limited - Includes ads Upgrade to Exif Manager PRO for no ads, unlimited batch edits, and all features of the extension in the share menu. Exif Manager is built for photographers, video creators, sellers, travelers, privacy-conscious users, and anyone who wants more control over the hidden information stored in media files. Questions or feedback? Contact us at ibrightsider@gmail.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Exif Manager at Free against PhotoMetaData's $9.99. Exif Manager also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). PhotoMetaData's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases 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 Manager is free to download; PhotoMetaData costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Exif Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PhotoMetaData's written reviews are positive against 41% of Exif Manager's.
PhotoMetaData ships an update every 5 months, Exif Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoMetaData | Exif Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 3.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 41.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DUSSAIX Pierre-Yves | Vladyslav Hetman |
Customer experience
PhotoMetaData
Exif Manager
In-app purchases
PhotoMetaData
No in-app purchases
Exif Manager
No in-app purchases









