Comparison

CamScribe vs Camera Metadata Border

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

Head to head
About

CamScribe

Features
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CamScribe is a camera app focused on CMOS direct output, committed to providing the most original and authentic images without any AI enhancement, automatic optimization, or post-processing. Core Features: CMOS Direct Output, No AI Enhancement - Completely disables system auto-optimization (HDR, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, etc.) - No automatic color correction or contrast adjustment - No excessive sharpening or noise reduction - Get the raw output from CMOS sensor, truly capturing every moment Professional Manual Control - ISO Adjustment: Precise control of sensitivity - Shutter Speed: 1/8000s to 1s, capture every moment - White Balance: 2500K-10000K color temperature adjustment for accurate color reproduction - Exposure Compensation: Fine adjustment from -3.0 to +3.0 EV - Exposure Lock & Focus Lock: Ensure stable shooting parameters Creative Drawing Feature - Draw directly on photos to record inspiration - Full PencilKit support - Perfect composition of drawings and photos Multi-Lens Support - Free switching between wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses - Front camera support - Real-time display of focal length and zoom ratio Professional Assistant Features - Multiple grid lines (Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Crosshair, Diagonal) - Real-time parameter display (ISO, Shutter, White Balance, Focal Length) - Minimal Mode: Focus on shooting with a clean interface High-Quality Format - HEIF format saving for perfect balance between quality and file size - Complete EXIF information preservation Use Cases: - Professional photographers need raw materials - Photography enthusiasts pursuing true colors - Product photography requiring accurate color reproduction - Artistic creation needing unprocessed original images - Professional scenarios requiring precise shooting parameter control

About

Camera Metadata Border

This app allows photographers to embed camera settings like aperture, ISO, and capture date directly into their photos as clean, customizable borders. It preserves privacy by default and offers batch export and manual metadata editing for a consistent look across images.

Highlights
  • Embed EXIF data into photo frames
  • Customizable frame styles
  • Batch export up to 50 photos
  • Manual metadata editing
  • Privacy-focused with GPS control
  • On-device processing
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Camera Metadata Border turns hidden EXIF data into clean photo frames for photographers who want camera settings to stay visible in the final image. Pick a photo from your library, choose a frame style, and export a polished image with metadata such as camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, capture date, and optional location handling. Everything is rendered on your device, so your photos do not need to be uploaded to a server or tied to an account. WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS USE IT - Share the settings behind a favorite shot - Create clean camera-setting borders for social posts, portfolios, prints, and photo challenges - Keep lens, exposure, and date information attached to exported images - Build a consistent look across a set of photos - Preserve privacy by removing exact GPS data by default EXIF AND CAMERA METADATA The app reads common photo metadata and formats it into a readable border instead of leaving it buried in a file inspector. Use it as an EXIF viewer when you want to check the details, then turn those details into a finished frame. FRAME STYLES Start with Museum White for a classic gallery-style mat. Pro unlocks additional looks including Pitch Black, Minimal Center, Gradient Veil, Noir Strip, and Blueprint. Each style is designed to make camera information legible without overwhelming the photo. BATCH EXPORT Export up to 50 framed photos at once with a consistent metadata layout. Useful for shoots, travel sets, client selects, and social posts where every image should carry the same clean camera-notes style. MANUAL METADATA EDITING Some photos, scans, shared files, or edited exports have incomplete EXIF data. Fill in or correct missing fields before you export so the final frame still includes the right camera story. CAMERA PROFILES Save reusable camera metadata presets for manual lenses, vintage cameras, film scans, screenshots, or edited files. Profiles make it faster to apply consistent information across multiple exports. PRIVACY FIRST Your photo library stays on your device. The app does not require an account and does not upload your images to a cloud service. Exact GPS location is stripped from exports by default, with controls to remove, approximate, or keep location metadata when needed. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro to remove ads, unlock five extra frame styles, and enable batch export. Terms of Use: https://camerametadata.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://camerametadata.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

CamScribe3 screens
Camera Metadata Border4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera Metadata Border at Free against CamScribe's $0.99. Camera Metadata Border also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). CamScribe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Camera Metadata Border is free to download; CamScribe costs $0.99 up front. Camera Metadata Border sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CamScribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamScribe ships an update every 2 weeks, Camera Metadata Border monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CamScribe versus Camera Metadata Border: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamScribeCamera Metadata Border
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer天成 黄Victor Alfonso Martinez Alvarez

In-app purchases

None

CamScribe

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Camera Metadata Border

Subscriptions4
  • Camera Metadata Border Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Camera Border Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Camera Metadata Border Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Camera Border Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CamScribe free?
CamScribe costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Metadata Border free?
Camera Metadata Border is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CamScribe or Camera Metadata Border have ads?
Camera Metadata Border shows ads; CamScribe does not.
Which is updated more often, CamScribe or Camera Metadata Border?
CamScribe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Camera Metadata Border monthly. Most recently, CamScribe was updated on October 7, 2026 and Camera Metadata Border on October 1, 2026.

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