Comparison

AITagger Pro vs Annotate

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

Head to head
About

AITagger Pro

Features
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AITaggerPro is the only app on the App Store specifically designed for stock photographers to generate professional metadata using advanced AI technology. Whether you're managing hundreds of photos for commercial stock agencies or preparing editorial submissions, AITaggerPro transforms hours of tedious keyword research into seconds of automated precision. Built by photographers for photographers, AITaggerPro understands the unique requirements of stock photography platforms. Generate commercially-optimized or editorial-formatted metadata with a single tap, ensuring your photos meet agency standards and maximize discoverability. KEY FEATURES Advanced Metadata Control • Edit and refine generated metadata • Create reusable metadata templates • Copy/paste metadata between photos • Save custom templates for consistent branding Flexible Export Options • Create custom CSV export templates for any stock agency • Design CSV formats for specific agency requirements • Export CSV files with complete metadata • Embed metadata directly into photos (IPTC/EXIF) • Batch export with embedded metadata • Save and reuse CSV templates for different platforms Custom CSV Templates • Build personalized CSV export formats for each stock agency • Configure column order, headers, and data formatting • Save templates for Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Getty, and more • Create templates for specialized use cases • Export identical photos to multiple agencies with different formats Customization & Post-Processing • Custom system prompts for personalized results • Auto-append/prepend text to titles, descriptions, keywords • Adjustable title and description length • Control keyword count (5-60 keywords) • Folder-specific configurations override global settings Batch Processing Power • Generate metadata for hundreds of photos in seconds • Process entire folders with one-tap batch generation • Smart queue management for large photo collections Stock Photography Optimized • Commercial use formatting for major stock agencies • Editorial use formatting with proper structure • Agency-specific category selection • Customizable output for different platform requirements Professional Organization • Folder-based photo management system • Folder-specific generation settings • Visual thumbnails for easy navigation • Preserve original filenames throughout workflow Smart Features • Metadata clipboard for quick copying • Template library management • Usage tracking and history • Offline mode with sync when connected SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Free Tier • 100 credits per month • Perfect for trying the app • Credits refresh monthly Pro Plan - $9.99/month • 8,000 credits per month • Ideal for professional photographers • Credits refresh monthly Extra Credits - $3.99 • 600 additional credits • Never expire • Use when you need more generations Each generation (title + description + keywords) uses 1 credit WHY CHOOSE AITAGGERPRO? Save Hours of Work What traditionally takes 5-10 minutes per photo now takes seconds. Process entire shoots in the time it used to take for a single image. Increase Sales Potential Professional metadata improves searchability and discoverability on stock platforms, directly impacting your sales potential. Consistent Quality Maintain consistent metadata quality across your entire portfolio with templates and standardized formatting. Streamlined Workflow From import to export, every feature is designed to minimize friction in your stock photography workflow. Agency Compatibility Custom CSV templates ensure seamless uploads to any stock photography platform, eliminating manual reformatting. PERFECT FOR: • Professional stock photographers • Editorial photographers • Photography agencies • Content creators • Anyone selling photos online • Photographers working with multiple stock agencies Terms of service: https://www.aitaggerpro.com/terms Privacy Statement: https://www.aitaggerpro.com/privacy Support: aitaggerpro@gmail.com

About

Annotate

Quickly enhance screenshots and images with a variety of tools for adding text, shapes, and effects. Features include auto-redaction for sensitive information and animated GIF support. Create polished visuals with layers, templates, and custom styles.

Highlights
  • 17 annotation tools
  • Animated GIF support
  • Auto-Redact sensitive info
  • Customizable styles and layers
  • Templates for quick reuse
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Shortcuts integration
Features
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Annotate helps you quickly mark up screenshots and images with clean, readable shapes and text - built for fast, polished results on iPhone and iPad. • 17 tools: Crop, Blur, Pixelate, Text, Number, Stamp, Rect, Oval, Arrow, Pen, Marker, Highlight, Loupe, Backdrop, Image, GIF, Watermark • Clean shapes and highlights, plus freehand pen and marker • Animated GIFs - bring your screenshots to life: search KLIPY right in the editor, drop a GIF on the canvas, and your export turns into a video. Powered by KLIPY • Text with font, size, alignment, and optional background • Number badges and SF Symbols stamps (with search) • Blur or pixelate areas, and use a loupe to magnify details • Auto-Redact: detect and hide sensitive info in one tap - credit cards, phone numbers, emails, license plates, and faces • Full control over style: stroke width, fill, outlines, shadow, opacity, configurable arrowheads, and more • Free rotation - turn shapes, text, stamps, images, GIFs, and more to any angle with a precision dial • ∞ Layers: one layer per annotation - select, reorder, and delete • Helpful extras: snapping for neat alignment, undo/redo, zoom to fit/100% • Apple Pencil ready - palm rejection kicks in automatically so the Pencil draws while your fingers still pan and pinch • Grow the canvas - add space on any edge to make room for callouts and shapes • Backdrop styles - frame your screenshot with gradients or solid colors, and choose whether the backdrop pads the canvas or fits inside it • Watermark - add text or a logo across the whole image (tiled) or in a corner to brand and protect your work • Templates - save a set of annotations, backdrop, and watermark, then reapply them to any image; positions adapt to the new aspect ratio • Start from Photos, Files, clipboard, or a blank canvas - or pick an iOS device preset (iPhone 17, iPad Pro, etc.) • Export and share fast (PNG, JPEG, or HEIC) • Shortcuts - run Auto-Redact and Framing from the Shortcuts app, Spotlight, and Siri Test free for the first 5 annotated images. Annotate is brought to you by the developer of Dropshare - the file sharing app for macOS and iOS.

Screenshots

AITagger Pro4 screens
Annotate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Annotate at every 5 days against AITagger Pro's every 2 months. 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. AITagger Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Annotate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AITagger Pro ships an update every 2 months, Annotate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AITagger Pro versus Annotate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAITagger ProAnnotate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRohane HamiltonTimo Josten

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AITagger Pro

Subscriptions1
  • AITagger Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • 600 Extra Credits$3.99
1 purchases

Annotate

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is AITagger Pro free?
AITagger Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Annotate free?
Annotate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AITagger Pro or Annotate have ads?
Neither AITagger Pro nor Annotate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AITagger Pro or Annotate?
AITagger Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Annotate every 5 days. Most recently, AITagger Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Annotate on October 28, 2026.

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