# Context Camera vs Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Context Camera | Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/context-camera/id662559044/reviews)** | [4.4 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-and-iptc/id1622152466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 374 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascode Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/895755095) | [Andres Piza Buckmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/994141444) |

## What reviewers say

### Context Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/context-camera/id662559044)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable GPS and location data
- 👍 Customizable overlays and annotations
- 🔒 Tamper-proof photo documentation
- 📚 Excellent for work and professional use
- 💾 Seamless integration with cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited photo preview and editing options
- 🔄 Frustrations with export/sharing workflow
- 🖍 Desire for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent GPS and direction data
- Unreliable photo uploads and exports

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata-editor-and-iptc/id1622152466)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metadata Editor Essential | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Metadata Editor Essential | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $3.49 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $3.49 | per month |
| Metadata Editor Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $17.49 | per year |
| Metadata Editor Essential | $19.99 | per year |
| Metadata Editor Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Metadata Editor Pro | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful editing tools
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 💡 Useful for photographers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on bulk edit
- 🐛 Unreliable batch editing
- 💰 Misleading about paid features
- 🤔 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes original Live Photos
- Metadata changes not saving properly
- Consumes excessive storage space

**Requested features**

- Add support for HEIF/HEVC format
- Allow saving metadata templates
- Improve multi-selection functionality
- Add undo/redo options
- Integrate with Siri Shortcuts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Context Camera free?

Context Camera costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC free?

Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Context Camera or Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC?

Context Camera is rated higher. Context Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC averages 4.4 from 374 ratings.

### Do Context Camera or Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC have ads?

Neither Context Camera nor Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Context Camera or Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC?

Context Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC every 4 weeks. Most recently, Context Camera was updated on October 20, 2026 and Exif Metadata Editor & IPTC on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*