Comparison

WhatChanged vs EXIF Extract

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

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About

WhatChanged

Features
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WhatChanged is a file and folder comparison app built to answer one practical question: what changed between these two copies? Compare two files or two folders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac and get a clear summary of added, removed, modified, renamed, and identical items. Use optional SHA-256 verification when metadata alone is not enough. On iPhone and iPad, start inside the app or send exactly two files from Files straight to WhatChanged. It is useful for backups, exports, cloud-drive copies, builds, and any β€œdid this transfer match?” check. β—Ό File and folder comparison β€’ Compare two files or two folders as Left and Right β€’ Review added, removed, modified, renamed, and identical items β€’ Use smart ignore rules for hidden items, extensions, names, and patterns β€’ Ignore line-ending or whitespace-only changes when appropriate β€’ Preview supported files, keep recent comparisons, and export or share reports β€’ Verify content with optional SHA-256 and cached re-checks β€’ Use the app in 25 languages, with an optional in-app language override β—Ό From the share sheet In Files, or another app that can share files, select exactly two files. Tap Share β†’ WhatChanged. The comparison opens automatically. Tip: The extension is intended for file-to-file comparison. To compare folders, open the main app. β—Ό Safe Merge Run a folder comparison, open Safe Merge, and choose a main rule: Newest, Oldest, Smallest (New), Smallest (Old), Biggest (New), or Biggest (Old). The Safe Merge Assistant shows selected items, recommendations, conflicts, blocking issues, output details, and safety checks before anything is copied. For individual output paths, you can keep the main Merge Rule or choose Left or Right. Recommended continues to show what the main rule would choose, while Selected shows what will actually be copied. The β€œ+ Custom” indicator appears whenever exceptions are active. WhatChanged recalculates the plan and verifies it again before copying. Custom merges use a clearly named output folder, such as β€œSafe Merge by WhatChanged (Newest + Custom).” Successful merges include a generated README describing the compared folders, main rule, custom selections, copied items, output paths, counts, and safety notes. β—Ό Quick text checks Use Direct Text Compare, supported text files, or folder-pair text results for convenient text checks. Copy a unified-diff-style result, search with Find in Diff, move between matches, highlight rows, and review Diff Summary counts. These text tools are included for quick comparison inside a file-and-folder utility. WhatChanged is not designed as a full drafting workspace. β—Ό Looking for a dedicated text workspace? DiffDraft is designed specifically for comparing text versions and composing a clean final draft in a row-aware workspace. Source rows, draft rows, manual rows, and intentional gaps stay visually aligned, helping long reviews remain stable and trustworthy while you cherry-pick, edit, and continue later. View DiffDraft on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/diffdraft/id6779625050 β—Ό Safe by design WhatChanged does not modify or delete your originals. Comparisons are read-only. Safe Merge writes only to a new output folder after you confirm the merge and every required safety check passes. β—Ό Official website Product information, support, privacy details, and terms are available here: https://hazybyte.studio/whatchanged/ Requires iOS 16.6 or later. Terms of Use: https://hazybyte.studio/whatchanged/terms-of-use/

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EXIF Extract

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EXIF Extract - Reveal. Rename. Reorganize. Turn filenames like IMG_4821 into clear, searchable names - automatically. Rename a single file or process entire batches in seconds using the metadata stored inside your photos (date, location, camera, and more) - whether you're cleaning up everyday images or managing a full shoot. EXIF Extract uses embedded photo metadata (capture date and time, camera and lens, exposure settings, GPS, and more) to rename files into names you can actually use. You stay in control: select only the files that you choose from Files, iCloud Drive, or external storage. SIMPLE TO START. POWERFUL WHEN YOU NEED IT. Create filename patterns using familiar details like date, time, or location - or go deeper with camera, lens, and exposure settings. Organize photos by date or place in seconds, or build detailed, metadata-rich naming systems for professional workflows and archives. No coding, no complexity - just tap to insert what you need. SEE CHANGES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN Preview every filename before applying changes. Rename in place or create copies in a new folder - it’s entirely up to you. BUILT FOR REAL WORKFLOWS - Smart, searchable filenames (date, camera, lens, ISO, aperture, focal length, GPS, location names) - Full control of your files using the Files picker only - Flexible naming patterns with metadata and custom text - Rename in place or create copies - CSV export for archives, clients, or professional photo workflows FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS ORGANIZED PHOTOS From a handful of images to thousands of files, EXIF Extract helps you turn messy filenames into something clear, consistent, and useful.

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WhatChanged4 screens
EXIF Extract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EXIF Extract at Free against WhatChanged's $9.99. WhatChanged's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

EXIF Extract is free to download; WhatChanged costs $9.99 up front. EXIF Extract sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WhatChanged asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
WhatChanged versus EXIF Extract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatChangedEXIF Extract
Price$9.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIri YouShannon Burnett

In-app purchases

None

WhatChanged

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EXIF Extract

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is WhatChanged free?
WhatChanged costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXIF Extract free?
EXIF Extract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatChanged or EXIF Extract have ads?
Neither WhatChanged nor EXIF Extract shows ads.

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