Comparison

PhotoMetaData vs Exif Manager

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

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.

Highlights
  • View all EXIF metadata
  • Remove EXIF metadata
  • Change GPS location
  • Change photo date
  • Open location in Maps
  • Batch processing
Features
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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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoMetaData ships an update every 5 months, Exif Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PhotoMetaData versus Exif Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoMetaDataExif Manager
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)3.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews41.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDUSSAIX Pierre-YvesVladyslav Hetman

Customer experience

PhotoMetaData

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

Exif Manager

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative44.8%

In-app purchases

None

PhotoMetaData

No in-app purchases

None

Exif Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoMetaData free?
PhotoMetaData costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exif Manager free?
Exif Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhotoMetaData or Exif Manager?
Exif Manager is rated higher. PhotoMetaData averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Exif Manager averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do PhotoMetaData or Exif Manager have ads?
Exif Manager shows ads; PhotoMetaData does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoMetaData or Exif Manager?
PhotoMetaData ships an update every 5 months, and Exif Manager monthly. Most recently, PhotoMetaData was updated on July 4, 2026 and Exif Manager on October 26, 2026.

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