Comparison

Camera Metadata Border vs PicDeploy

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

Head to head
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

About

PicDeploy

Features
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PicDeploy captions, tags and exports your photos right on iPhone and iPad — with real IPTC and EXIF fields, no Mac or pro software required. Whether shot with a pro camera or captured quickly on your iPhone: PicDeploy reads the existing metadata of every photo and lets you edit title, caption, photographer, copyright and keywords directly. IPTC & EXIF — READ AND WRITE • View the existing IPTC and EXIF data of every photo • Edit title, caption, photographer, copyright, location and keywords • Per image or as batch metadata across an entire series • Enter copyright and creator once and have them remembered for good • Optionally strip all metadata including GPS • Works with imported pro camera images just as well as photos taken directly on iPhone RESIZE & WATERMARK • Resize by max edge, percentage or maximum file size • Text or image watermarks with freely adjustable position, opacity and size • Adjustable JPEG quality FLEXIBLE EXPORT • Save to your device, iCloud Drive or a custom folder • Your originals stay untouched – every export is a new file • Fully configurable filename template with tokens for date, series, number and more ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION PicDeploy uses a one-time purchase price instead of a subscription. FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS ON THE GO Built for sports photography, events, reportage, and every moment a photo needs to go out fast with correct IPTC data to clients or the newsroom — no computer nearby required. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE PicDeploy works entirely locally on your device. No account, no backend, no tracking — your photos and metadata only leave your device when you export them yourself.

Screenshots

Camera Metadata Border4 screens
PicDeploy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera Metadata Border at Free against PicDeploy's $3.99. Camera Metadata Border also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). PicDeploy'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; PicDeploy costs $3.99 up front. Camera Metadata Border sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PicDeploy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Metadata Border ships an update monthly, PicDeploy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camera Metadata Border versus PicDeploy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Metadata BorderPicDeploy
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor Alfonso Martinez AlvarezArdan Fuessmann

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
None

PicDeploy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Metadata Border free?
Camera Metadata Border is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicDeploy free?
PicDeploy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camera Metadata Border or PicDeploy have ads?
Camera Metadata Border shows ads; PicDeploy does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Metadata Border or PicDeploy?
Camera Metadata Border ships an update monthly, and PicDeploy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Metadata Border was updated on October 1, 2026 and PicDeploy on September 24, 2026.

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