Comparison

EXIF Extract vs EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover

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

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About

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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EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover

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EXIF+ is a photo metadata viewer, editor, and remover for iPhone and iPad. Open a photo from your library, inspect EXIF, IPTC, and GPS-style fields, then edit or strip them and save a cleaned copy in Photos. The original stays. HEIC, HEIF, and PNG are kept when that is the source format; other types may save as JPEG. Use it before you send or post a photo: check GPS, camera data, capture date, author, and copyright. Marketplace, dating, and social posters strip location and device details. Others fix a wrong date or GPS pin, or keep a cleaned copy and leave the original untouched. FEATURES β€’ Photos: Recents, Favorites, Screenshots, Selfies, user albums; import one image from Files β€’ Viewer: Overview, Date & Time, Location, Camera, Camera Settings, Author & Copyright, Description, Image Information, Additional Info β€’ Copy any value; GPS map preview and Open in Maps β€’ Remove all metadata from one photo (new Photos item) or edit dates, GPS, camera, author/copyright, title, description, comment, keywords, camera settings β€’ Location: type coordinates, pick on the map with search, or Remove Location β€’ Select / Select All for batch remove or batch edit (Premium if more than one photo); share a stripped file from the photo screen (Premium) β€’ History before/after (up to 50); Settings restore; on-device PhotoKit/ImageIO; iOS 17+ HOW TO 1. Allow Photos access, then open an album or import one image from Files. 2. Tap a photo to view the metadata sections. 3. Remove Metadata to save a stripped copy, or Edit Metadata to change dates, location, camera, or copyright. 4. Select or Select All to batch-remove or batch-edit more than one photo (Premium). 5. Share from the photo screen (Premium), or share the new Photos item. DESIGN / CONTROLS Tabs: Photos, History, Settings. Editors: Date & Time, Location, Camera, Camera Settings, Author, Additional Info. Map picker with search. No account and no cloud sync. EXPORT / SAVE / SHARE Save a cleaned or edited photo as a new Photos item. The original is not overwritten. Copy a field to the clipboard. Open GPS in Apple Maps. Premium: share a stripped file via the iOS share sheet to Messages, Mail, Notes, Files, and other apps on your device. No JSON, CSV, or XML export. ORGANIZE Browse albums or import one photo from Files. History stores up to 50 before/after entries; swipe to delete. WHO IT IS FOR People who do not want GPS in photos they send; photographers checking camera data and adding copyright; marketplace, dating, and social posters stripping location before upload; anyone fixing a wrong date or GPS pin. WHY EXIF+ EXIF+ views, edits, and strips photo metadata in one iOS app and writes a new Photos item, instead of view-only apps or turning off Location in Settings, which does not clean photos you already took. Batch and stripped share are Premium; single-photo view, edit, and remove are available to start. FAQ Q: Does EXIF+ work on iPhone and iPad? A: Yes. It is an iOS 17+ app for iPhone and iPad. Q: Can I view EXIF, GPS, and camera data? A: Yes. The viewer shows curated EXIF, IPTC, and GPS-style fields β€” not a raw dump of every tag. Q: Does removing metadata overwrite the original? A: No. Cleaned and edited photos are saved as new Photo Library items. The original stays. Q: Is EXIF+ free? A: Single-photo view, edit, and remove are available without Premium. Batch for more than one photo and stripped share are Premium. Q: How do I share a photo without GPS? A: Use Share on the photo screen (Premium) via the iOS share sheet, or remove metadata first and share the new Photos item. Q: Does EXIF+ edit video metadata? A: No. It works with photos from your library, not videos. Q: Does it strip metadata when I share from the Photos app? A: No. Use Share inside EXIF+ or save a cleaned copy and share that item. Get EXIF+ on the App Store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emilsvetlichnyy.github.io/exif-privacy/

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EXIF Extract4 screens
EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover4 screens

Verdict

The call

EXIF Extract and EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. EXIF Extract sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EXIF Extract versus EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXIF ExtractEXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShannon BurnettEmil Svetlichnyy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EXIF Extract

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99
3 purchases

EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover

Subscriptions2
  • EXIF: Metadata Monthly$4.991 Month
  • EXIF: Metadata Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • EXIF: Metadata Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is EXIF Extract free?
EXIF Extract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover free?
EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EXIF Extract or EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover have ads?
Neither EXIF Extract nor EXIF+ Viewer, Metadata Remover shows ads.

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