Comparison

Exif Viewer vs EXIF Studio

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

Head to head
About

Exif Viewer

This application displays detailed EXIF data embedded in your photos. It reveals information like capture location, device details, and editing tool history. Location services are required for map visualization of photo locations.

Highlights
  • View EXIF tags
  • Show capture location
  • Display device information
  • Reveal editing tool history
  • Map visualization of locations
Features
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Use Exif Viewer to show your photo's EXIF data. EXIF tags provide useful information such as your position, captured device information, or information about tools which were used to enhance the picture. *** Important *** Please grant EXIF viewer location service (which is asked when opening an image the first time). Location service is required to load EXIF location data and for map visualization. If you need to modify (add, edit, remove) EXIF metadata (including position) then please check out Exif Editor: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exif-editor-and-viewer/id560004690?ls=1&mt=8 I you have questions, ideas, etc. please drop us a line on http://www.tequnique.com/contact

About

EXIF Studio

Effortlessly manage your photo library by viewing, editing, and sharing image metadata. Protect your privacy by removing sensitive location data before exporting your pictures. This app offers an intuitive experience for both iPhone and iPad users.

Highlights
  • View image metadata
  • Remove location data
  • Share edited images
  • Load images from gallery
  • Load images from URLs
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Experience the power of EXIF Studio — the essential iOS app for exploring, managing, and protecting your photo metadata. Instantly view every detail embedded in your photos: camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, ISO, focal length, GPS coordinates, and more. Load images directly from your photo library or any image URL. - Privacy First: Remove location data or strip all metadata before sharing — export a clean copy straight to your Photos library without touching the original. - Batch Export: Select up to 50 photos at once and export them all without location data or metadata in one step. - Revert Anytime: Made a change? Revert any photo back to its original state with a single tap. - Raw Metadata Viewer: Explore the full, unformatted metadata of any photo. Filter by keyword and share the raw JSON with one tap. -Works Everywhere: Optimized for iPhone and iPad with a clean, native interface. Download EXIF Studio and take full control of your photo library today.

Screenshots

Exif Viewer2 screens
EXIF Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exif Viewer at Free against EXIF Studio's $0.99. Exif Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). EXIF Studio's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 29%). On ratings volume, ads 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 Viewer is free to download; EXIF Studio costs $0.99 up front. EXIF Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Exif Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EXIF Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Exif Viewer's written reviews are positive against 50% of EXIF Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exif Viewer ships an update every 3 months, EXIF Studio every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Exif Viewer versus EXIF Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExif ViewerEXIF Studio
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)4.2 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings821 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHarald MeyerKappz LLC

Customer experience

Exif Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative62.5%

EXIF Studio

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

Exif Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EXIF Studio

One-time1
  • EXIF Studio Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Exif Viewer free?
Exif Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXIF Studio free?
EXIF Studio costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exif Viewer or EXIF Studio?
EXIF Studio is rated higher. Exif Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EXIF Studio averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.
Do Exif Viewer or EXIF Studio have ads?
Neither Exif Viewer nor EXIF Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exif Viewer or EXIF Studio?
Exif Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and EXIF Studio every 8 months. Most recently, Exif Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and EXIF Studio on September 4, 2026.

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