# EXIF Manager vs Viewfinder Preview

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Viewfinder Preview at 86% against EXIF Manager's 40%. Viewfinder Preview also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). EXIF Manager's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

EXIF Manager costs $0.99 and Viewfinder Preview $4.99 up front. EXIF Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Viewfinder Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Viewfinder Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viewfinder Preview has 300 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of EXIF Manager's written reviews are positive against 86% of Viewfinder Preview's.

EXIF Manager ships an update every 2 months, Viewfinder Preview every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EXIF Manager | Viewfinder Preview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-manager/id663048705/reviews) | **[4.7 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfinder-preview/id1216484605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **300** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essence Computing](https://appshunter.io/developer/333177404) | [Adam Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216484604) |

## What reviewers say

### EXIF Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-manager/id663048705)

Analyze your device's photos by comparing them across various photographic settings like exposure value, shutter speed, and ISO. This tool helps you understand your camera's performance and learn optimal settings for different lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Compare photos by Exposure Value, Analyze by Shutter Speed, Sort by ISO Rating, View by f/stop, Order by Focal Length, Filter by Camera Maker, View individual image details

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Depth of Field | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Exposure Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Depth of Field Variants | $0.99 | one-time |


### Viewfinder Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfinder-preview/id1216484605)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Preview camera framing for any camera and lens combination. Select film/sensor size and focal length to visualize framing before setting up your main camera. Ideal for photographers and filmmakers for pre-visualization, location scouting, and storyboarding.

**Highlights:** Camera and lens framing preview, Customizable film/sensor formats, Configurable light meter, Photo capture with metadata, Photo gallery with data display, Album and PDF creation, Film stock emulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent film emulation and visualization
- 💡 Comprehensive light meter functionality
- 📝 Useful note-taking and shot logging features
- 🎯 Customizable camera formats and focal lengths
- 👍 Intuitive interface and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and white screen issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Poor image resolution and quality
- ⚠️ Limited focal length range (35mm minimum)
- 🎬 Focal length accuracy issues on newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on startup
- App crashes repeatedly
- Exposure offset resets when app closes
- Notes and shot data disappear after weeks
- In-app purchase screen loops indefinitely

**Requested features**

- Embed camera/lens metadata directly in saved images
- Save custom film stock names
- Persistent exposure offset settings
- More film stock options (Kodak Gold 200, Fuji 400H, Catlabs 320 Pro, Ilford XP2, etc.)
- Lower ISO settings (support for ISO 0.5 and below)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EXIF Manager free?

EXIF Manager costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Viewfinder Preview free?

Viewfinder Preview costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EXIF Manager or Viewfinder Preview?

Viewfinder Preview is rated higher. EXIF Manager averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Viewfinder Preview averages 4.7 from 300 ratings.

### Do EXIF Manager or Viewfinder Preview have ads?

Neither EXIF Manager nor Viewfinder Preview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EXIF Manager or Viewfinder Preview?

EXIF Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Viewfinder Preview every 3 months. Most recently, EXIF Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Viewfinder Preview on October 21, 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.*