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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Edit photo metadata and prepare an entire shoot with ExifSmith. Add your name and copyright to a batch, save them as a template, and reuse it on your next delivery. • Edit in batches. Apply author, copyright, descriptions, or keywords to selected photos. Save your settings as a template for next time. • Fix dates and locations. Adjust a single photo’s date and time or shift an entire shoot by two hours, for example, while keeping the intervals between shots. Search for a place on the map to update the location. • Share without GPS. Open ExifSmith from the share menu in Photos or Files and send a copy with GPS data removed. • Convert HEIC to JPG while keeping compatible metadata. • Review before exporting. Check your changes, then save a copy to Photos or Files, or share it directly. View EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata. Image processing takes place on your device, and your original photos are preserved. 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/ FREE AND PRO TOOLS Free: Video to GIF · Audio Extractor · Mute Video · Image Resize · EXIF Cleaner Pro (in-app purchase required): Video Compressor · Video Converter · Video to Live Photo · Video Watermark · HEIC Converter · Image Watermark · ASCII Art · Image to PDF · Image Mosaic

Screenshots

ExifSmith4 screens
PocketBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketBox at every 9 days against ExifSmith'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. 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 2 months, PocketBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ExifSmith versus PocketBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExifSmithPocketBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 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$6.99

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 2 months, and PocketBox every 9 days. Most recently, ExifSmith was updated on November 9, 2026 and PocketBox on October 30, 2026.

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