# EXIF Manager vs Camrote

The clearest difference is price: Camrote at Free against EXIF Manager's $0.99. Camrote also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (589 vs 2). EXIF Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Camrote is free to download; EXIF Manager costs $0.99 up front. EXIF Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camrote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camrote has 589 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 49% of Camrote's.

EXIF Manager ships an update every 2 months, Camrote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EXIF Manager | Camrote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-manager/id663048705/reviews) | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **48.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essence Computing](https://appshunter.io/developer/333177404) | [Simon Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/931291352) |

## 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 |


### Camrote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788)

Control your Sony camera remotely for a variety of shooting needs, from family portraits to complex scenes. Transfer full-resolution RAW or JPEG files, adjust settings easily, and utilize compositional tools. Features include an intervalometer, geotagging, and a dark theme for low-light conditions.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Full-resolution RAW/JPEG transfer, QR, NFC, or manual connection, Shutter and bulb mode control, Intervalometer with bulb shooting, Geotagging via GPX, Batch or single image download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grid Overlays | $3.99 | one-time |
| Timelapse | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Focus Stacking | $5.99 | one-time |
| Geotagging | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Functionality | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features + Focus Stacking | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Small) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Medium) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Large) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to connect and use
- 🚀 Smooth remote control functionality
- 💡 Useful features like live view and remote shutter
- 🤝 Good support for various Sony camera models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔍 Limited camera settings control
- 🔍 Inability to focus remotely
- 🐛 Buggy timelapse feature

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter button not working
- Inability to transfer RAW files
- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer Sony camera models

**Requested features**

- Add remote focus control
- Improve timelapse functionality
- Enhance camera settings control
- Provide more reliable connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EXIF Manager free?

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

### Is Camrote free?

Camrote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EXIF Manager or Camrote?

Camrote is rated higher. EXIF Manager averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Camrote averages 4.4 from 589 ratings.

### Do EXIF Manager or Camrote have ads?

Neither EXIF Manager nor Camrote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EXIF Manager or Camrote?

EXIF Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Camrote every 3 weeks. Most recently, EXIF Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Camrote on October 22, 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.*