Comparison

EXIF Metadata Studio vs Ghost EXIF

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

Head to head
About

EXIF Metadata Studio

Unlock and edit hidden data within your photos. This tool allows you to modify over 60 metadata fields, remove location data, and even analyze AI-generated images. It's designed for photographers and privacy-conscious users.

Highlights
  • Edit 60+ EXIF, IPTC, and TIFF metadata fields
  • Remove GPS location data
  • Analyze AI-generated image parameters
  • Detect AI image sources
  • Edit GPS coordinates and geotagging
  • Copy/paste metadata between photos
  • Export metadata as JSON or CSV
Features
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Unlock the hidden data in your photos with a powerful, professional-grade metadata tool. EXIF Metadata Studio is not just a viewer; it is a professional-grade editor, privacy shield, and AI detection tool all in one. Whether you are a photographer managing copyright, a developer analyzing image data, or a privacy-conscious user removing GPS tracking, this app puts you in full control. Pro Metadata Editor (60+ Fields) Edit and correct over 60+ technical tags. Perfect for organizing your library or fixing scanner errors. • Dates & Time: Fix incorrect "Date Taken" or "Date Digitized" timestamps. • Camera Data: Edit ISO, Aperture (F-Number), Shutter Speed, Focal Length, and Lens Model. • IPTC & Copyright: Add your Author Name, Copyright, Description, Title, and Keywords/Tags to protect your work. • TIFF Data: Modify Camera Make, Model, and Software fields. Advanced AI Image Detection (Unique Feature) Unlike standard EXIF viewers, EXIF Metadata Studio deeply analyzes AI-generated images. • View Generation Parameters: See the exact Prompt, Negative Prompt, Seed, Model, Sampler, Steps, CFG Scale, and Clip Skip used to create the image. • Detect AI Sources: Automatically identify if an image contains digital generation signatures. • PNG Text Chunks: Read raw text chunks embedded in PNG files. Privacy & Location Remover Your photos can reveal exactly where you live or work. • Remove GPS: Strip location data in one tap before sharing on social media. • Total Clean: Remove all metadata (EXIF, TIFF, IPTC) to export a safe, clean file. • No Tracking: All processing happens offline on your device. We collect no data. GPS Map Editor & Geotagging Don't just delete location data—fix it with precision. • Interactive Map Picker: Drag a pin on the map to set a new location for your photos. • Edit Coordinates: Manually adjust Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, and Heading (Image Direction). • Address Lookup: Automatically sees the reverse-geocoded address (City, Country) for any pinned location. Professional Workflow Tools Built for power users who need speed. • Copy & Paste Metadata: Copy full metadata from one photo and apply it to another in seconds. • Export Data: Export metadata reports as JSON or CSV files for external analysis. • Multi-Format Support: Full read/write support for HEIC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and RAW formats. • Visual Inspector: View technical specs like Depth (8-bit/16-bit), Color Model (RGB), DPI, and Resolution. Download EXIF Metadata Studio today and see exactly what your images are carrying! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exifstudio.atakanapan.com/privacypolicy

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Ghost EXIF

Features
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Take control of the hidden information inside your photos with GhostEXIF, a powerful privacy and metadata utility for iPhone. Photos can contain more than the image you see. They may include GPS coordinates, camera details, capture dates, software information, dimensions, and other metadata. GhostEXIF helps you inspect that information, remove what you do not want, and create a clean copy before saving or sharing. INSPECT PHOTO METADATA Open a photo and view its available metadata in a clear visual inspector. See dimensions, camera make and model, software, capture details, GPS coordinates, and raw metadata values. PROTECT YOUR LOCATION Use Purge GPS to remove location coordinates while keeping other supported metadata intact. Review the staged result before exporting it. WIPE PHOTO METADATA Use Wipe All to remove supported metadata and create a sanitized copy. Your original photo remains unchanged. UNDO STAGED CHANGES Privacy actions are staged before export. If you change your mind, use Undo Stage to return to the previous version. CLEAN PHOTOS IN BULK Select multiple photos and remove sensitive metadata from up to 50 files in one session. GhostEXIF provides progress information and a processing log for each item. RESIZE PHOTO RESOLUTION Choose a custom pixel width and height. Lock the original aspect ratio to avoid stretching, or unlock it when you need exact dimensions. TARGET A FILE SIZE Enter a maximum file size and GhostEXIF will create the highest quality JPEG it can produce within that limit. This is useful for uploads, forms, email attachments, and websites with file size restrictions. IDENTITY CONTROLS Professional mode lets you add supported artist and copyright information before export. Ghost Mode removes supported camera, software, artist, and copyright identity fields. VIEW RAW METADATA Explore the complete raw metadata structure when you need a deeper technical view of what a file contains. PRIVATE PHOTO PROCESSING Photo inspection and editing happen on your device. Your selected photos are not uploaded to a GhostEXIF server. Originals are never overwritten. You decide when a processed copy is saved or shared. PREMIUM MODE Unlock Premium with a one time App Store purchase to remove advertising. Restore your purchase at any time using the same Apple Account. GhostEXIF is designed for photographers, privacy conscious users, developers, researchers, journalists, social media users, and anyone who wants more control over the information attached to their photos.

Screenshots

EXIF Metadata Studio4 screens
Ghost EXIF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EXIF Metadata Studio at none against Ghost EXIF's shown. Ghost EXIF's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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. EXIF Metadata Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ghost EXIF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EXIF Metadata Studio versus Ghost EXIF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXIF Metadata StudioGhost EXIF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtakan ApanJames Louis Washkau Jr

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EXIF Metadata Studio

Subscriptions2
  • EXIF Studio PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
  • EXIF Studio PRO Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • EXIF Studio PRO Lifetime$12.99
1 purchases

Ghost EXIF

One-time1
  • GhostEXIF Premium$4.99

Questions

Is EXIF Metadata Studio free?
EXIF Metadata Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost EXIF free?
Ghost EXIF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EXIF Metadata Studio or Ghost EXIF have ads?
Ghost EXIF shows ads; EXIF Metadata Studio does not.

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