Comparison

reLux vs ExifSmith

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

Head to head
About

reLux

This camera app uses real-time ray tracing to simulate how light interacts with a scene, creating realistic depth and HDR fall-off. It generates organic film grain based on light density and captures cinematic video with 16-bit components for professional editing.

Highlights
  • Real-time local ray tracing engine
  • Physics-based light simulation
  • Organic film grain based on light density
  • Cinematic video capture with 16-bit components
  • Bypasses zoom for maximum fidelity
  • 16-bit per component output for editing
Features
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reLux — Ray Traced Film & Cinema reLux is a camera app designed for those who value the physics of light over digital filters. Instead of applying static overlays to your images, reLux uses a local ray tracing engine to process RAW sensor data in real time. This approach simulates how light actually interacts with a scene, creating a three-dimensional depth and a unique HDR fall-off that feels more like an optical lens than a digital sensor. The film texture in reLux is calculated based on light density. This means the grain isn't a random pattern; it behaves organically, appearing finer in the highlights and deeper in the shadows, reproducing the natural behavior of 35mm silver halides. This physical simulation extends to both monochrome and color photography, offering a density and tonal range that standard mobile processing cannot achieve. Cinematic video capture brings this same physics-based approach to motion. By recording with 16-bit components, reLux preserves a massive amount of data, allowing for a cinematic character characterized by soft highlights and deep, readable shadows. To maintain the integrity of the ray tracing and depth calculations, reLux bypasses all zoom functions. This is a technical choice to ensure that every pixel is derived directly from the sensor’s raw data without the interference of digital scaling or multi-lens switching, resulting in the highest possible fidelity. The output is intended for those who appreciate the weight and texture of film. Because the images and videos are processed at 16 bits per component, they retain an extraordinary amount of information, providing a professional foundation for further editing if you wish to refine the look even further. Capture the world through the logic of light, not the logic of an algorithm. This is reLux.

About

ExifSmith

Features
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ExifSmith is the only fully offline photo metadata manager for iPhone. Clean, view, and edit EXIF, GPS, and IPTC data from your photos without uploading anything to the cloud. YOUR PRIVACY, PROTECTED Before sharing photos on Instagram, Facebook, or elsewhere, remove hidden metadata that reveals: - Exact GPS coordinates of where photos were taken - Your home, work, and travel locations - Camera and lens details - Editing software used (Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.) - Personal info such as author name or copyright Most social apps do not remove these details automatically. ExifSmith does — and everything happens entirely on your device. POWERFUL FEATURES INDIVIDUAL PHOTO EDITING - View all metadata organized by category - Color badges quickly show what’s stored - Edit individual fields with smart validation - Keep what you want, remove what you don’t BATCH PROCESSING (PREMIUM) - Clean multiple photos at once - One-tap presets for common scenarios - Save hours of repetitive work - Perfect for photographers and creators 5 SMART PRESETS 1. Remove all metadata – total anonymity 2. Remove GPS only – keep camera data, hide location 3. Remove GPS and camera – hide both location and gear 4. Remove software info – hide editing tools used 5. Keep date only – keep when, remove everything else METADATA YOU CONTROL - GPS location (latitude, longitude, altitude) - Camera and lens info - Editing software and tools - Dates (original, digitized, modified) - Personal info (title, author, copyright, keywords) - Live Photo detection & removal IDEAL FOR - Privacy-conscious users - Content creators - Professional photographers - Journalists and activists - Stock photo contributors GENUINE PRIVACY COMMITMENT - 100% offline processing – your photos never leave your device - No user accounts needed – use instantly - Transparent business model – Free to use for single photos, upgrade for Batch features - Flexible options – Choose between Monthly subscription or Lifetime purchase PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Beautiful dark interface with fluid animations - Haptic feedback on every action - Smart validation for all editable fields - Available in 6 languages (EN, ES, DE, FR, JA, KO) - Regular updates and improvements LEARN AS YOU GO The built-in Education tab explains: - What metadata exists in your photos - Privacy risks of each type of metadata - When and why to remove specific data SUPPORTED FORMATS JPEG, HEIC, PNG, TIFF, BMP – all image formats supported by iOS WHY CHOOSE EXIFSMITH? Unlike other metadata tools: - Works 100% offline (others require cloud upload) - Visual indicators show metadata at a glance - Edit individual fields, not just bulk deletions - Proper handling of Live Photo - Secure & Private Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/exifprivacy/home Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

reLux2 screens
ExifSmith3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: reLux at every 8 days against ExifSmith's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. reLux sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ExifSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

reLux ships an update every 8 days, ExifSmith every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
reLux versus ExifSmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreLuxExifSmith
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiccardo CecchiniMANUEL MATAS GALEOTE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

reLux

One-time3
  • Film roll$0.29
  • Remove logo$2.99
  • All you can shoot$4.99
2 purchases

ExifSmith

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is reLux free?
reLux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExifSmith free?
ExifSmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do reLux or ExifSmith have ads?
Neither reLux nor ExifSmith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, reLux or ExifSmith?
reLux ships an update every 8 days, and ExifSmith every 6 weeks. Most recently, reLux was updated on August 21, 2026 and ExifSmith on September 16, 2026.

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