Context Camera vs Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Context Camera
Capture photos and automatically stamp them with essential information like location, date, and custom text. Ideal for professionals who need to document projects, inspections, or incidents with detailed visual records.
- Customizable information overlays
- Built-in camera with zoom and focus
- Location, date, and direction stamping
- User comments and address annotation
- Logo and watermark support
- Automatic export to cloud storage
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Capture more useful photos by stamping them with flexible information overlays. Trusted by professionals in construction, insurance, safety, inspection and emergency response. No in-app purchases or subscriptions. Key features - Choose from a selection of built-in information overlays, or create your own. - Overlays can show information including location, direction, user comments, date/time, and address, with support for a wide variety of formats and units. Custom overlays also let you add logos and watermarks for a professional touch. - Take photos using the built-in camera which supports zoom, focus and exposure controls. Your chosen information overlay is drawn on the camera preview to show you exactly what your photos will look like. - Store photos inside the app to keep them separate and annotate them, or automatically export them to your photo library, iCloud or Microsoft OneDrive. - Flexible photo export options including custom filenames and exporting multiple photos as zip files. Not supported - Importing photos taken by other apps. - Multiple device sync - photos stored inside the app are stored locally on your device. App Store Privacy Information Note Because you can optionally link cloud storage services to Context Camera, we are required to disclose the considerable data collected by these services in the privacy section of our App Store listing. If you do not link cloud storage services to the app minimal data is collected. See our privacy policy for details. Please email support@contextcamera.com with any questions.
Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC
Easily view, edit, and remove metadata from your photos. Add or change GPS locations, modify dates, and protect your privacy by stripping sensitive information before sharing. Ideal for photographers of all levels and privacy-conscious users.
- View all photo metadata
- Edit GPS location
- Modify date and time
- Remove metadata for privacy
- Batch edit multiple photos
- IPTC editor for professionals
- Geotag photos
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Need to fix GPS location, capture date, or privacy-sensitive metadata before sharing a photo? Metadata Editor makes it fast and simple on iPhone and iPad. Metadata Editor supports editing RAW photo metadata directly, with support for DNG, CR2, CR3, ARW, NEF, RAF, RW2, and ORF, plus XMP template import for faster professional workflows. FEATURES View - Browse photos from Photos Library and Files - Inspect EXIF, IPTC, GPS, TIFF, PNG, and other supported metadata - See camera model, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and more - Check locations on an interactive map - Review album photos and file-based photos in one app Edit - Edit metadata from both Photos and Files - Add, change, copy, or remove GPS location - Adjust date, time, and time zone - Batch edit multiple photos at once - Edit RAW photo metadata, including DNG, CR2, CR3, ARW, NEF, RAF, RW2, and ORF - Edit EXIF, IPTC, TIFF, PNG, and other supported metadata - Import XMP templates and save your own IPTC templates - Limited video metadata editing support For professionals - Manage copyright, creator, caption, description, and keywords - Prepare files for agencies, editorial workflows, and stock submissions - Keep originals or create edited copies - Apply consistent metadata across large shoots faster Protect your privacy - Remove GPS location before sharing - Strip metadata from a photo - Replace location data with a different place when needed WHO IS METADATA EDITOR FOR? - Photographers who want clean, complete metadata in their library - Professionals editing in the field before sending files to clients or agencies - Photojournalists working with IPTC-based workflows - Privacy-conscious users who want safer sharing - Film and analog photographers adding metadata after capture EDITABLE METADATA Edit 50+ metadata fields, including GPS coordinates, EXIF camera settings, IPTC keywords, TIFF image details, and PNG metadata. Note: The app is free to download and use, but some features may require premium access. CONTACT If you need help or have any questions about the app, contact us at www.andrespiza.com or from Settings inside the app. We are happy to help. UNLIMITED ACCESS AND SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Your Metadata Editor unlimited access subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go, on your iPhone, to Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms and Conditions: https://www.andrespiza.com/apps/metadata-editor/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.andrespiza.com/apps/metadata-editor/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Context Camera at 89% against Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC's 42%. Context Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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
Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC is free to download; Context Camera costs $5.99 up front. Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Context Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Context Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Context Camera has 2.4K ratings behind it against 374, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Context Camera's written reviews are positive against 42% of Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC's.
Context Camera ships an update every 2 months, Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Context Camera | Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better | 4.4 (374 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 374 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #19 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cascode Labs Pty Ltd | Andres Piza Buckmann |
Customer experience
Context Camera
Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC
User reviews
Context Camera
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable GPS and location data
- 👍 Customizable overlays and annotations
- 🔒 Tamper-proof photo documentation
- 📚 Excellent for work and professional use
- 💾 Seamless integration with cloud storage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited photo preview and editing options
- 🔄 Frustrations with export/sharing workflow
- 🖍 Desire for more customization options
Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC
From 374 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful editing tools
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 💡 Useful for photographers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on bulk edit
- 🐛 Unreliable batch editing
- 💰 Misleading about paid features
- 🤔 Not intuitive
Bugs and requests
Context Camera
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent GPS and direction data
- Unreliable photo uploads and exports
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to import existing photos
- Improved batch export and organization
- Dropbox/Google Drive integration for auto-upload
- Enhanced text formatting and overlay customization
Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deletes original Live Photos
- Metadata changes not saving properly
- Consumes excessive storage space
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for HEIF/HEVC format
- Allow saving metadata templates
- Improve multi-selection functionality
- Add undo/redo options
- Integrate with Siri Shortcuts
In-app purchases
Context Camera
No in-app purchases
Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC
- Metadata Editor Essential$0.997 Days
- Metadata Editor Essential$2.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.491 Month
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- Unlimited access$3.491 Month
- Metadata Editor Pro$6.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$17.491 Year
- Metadata Editor Essential3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
- Metadata Editor Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited access$59.99
- Metadata Editor Pro$89.99
Questions
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