Comparison

ExifSmith vs PocketBox

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

Head to head
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/

About

PocketBox

This utility app offers a suite of tools designed to assist with various tasks on your mobile device. It aims to provide convenient solutions for everyday needs, with more features planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Video compression
  • Additional tools coming soon
  • Tool requests accepted
  • Privacy policy included
  • Terms of service included
Features
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PocketBox — 14 media tools in one lightweight app. No ads. Everything runs on-device. Stop juggling a dozen single-purpose apps. PocketBox packs the media utilities you actually use into one clean, private toolbox — your photos and videos never leave your iPhone. VIDEO TOOLS • Video Compressor — shrink file size, keep the quality • Video Converter — MOV to MP4 and more • Video to GIF — tune FPS, duration & size • Audio Extractor — save sound from any clip • Mute Video — strip audio in one tap • Video to Live Photo — turn clips into Live Photos • Video Watermark — brand your videos IMAGE TOOLS • HEIC Converter — batch HEIC to JPG / PNG • Image Resize — scale by % or exact pixels • EXIF Cleaner — wipe GPS & camera metadata • Image Watermark — protect your work • Image to PDF — merge photos into one PDF • Image Mosaic — pixelate private areas • ASCII Art — turn photos into text art WHY POCKETBOX? • 14 tools, 1 app — save storage, stay organized • 100% on-device — your media stays private • No ads, ever — a calm, focused experience • Buy once, keep forever — or subscribe, your choice • Works with Shortcuts — automate from the Shortcuts app Download PocketBox and put your whole media toolkit in your pocket. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ExifSmith3 screens
PocketBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketBox 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. ExifSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PocketBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ExifSmith versus PocketBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExifSmithPocketBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANUEL MATAS GALEOTE功林 胡

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ExifSmith

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

PocketBox

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

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

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