Comparison

Metadata Pro vs EXIF Studio

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

Head to head
About

Metadata Pro

Edit metadata for photos and videos in batches or individually. Modify dates, locations, and EXIF data. Remove sensitive information or set to current date/time. Supports RAW photo types and various metadata standards.

Highlights
  • Batch date editing
  • Batch location editing
  • EXIF, PNG, TIFF metadata editing
  • Remove GPS/Location metadata
  • Remove All metadata
  • Set to current date/time
  • Export metadata
Features
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PHOTO AND VIDEO METADATA EDITOR •Single or batch edit date •Single or batch edit location/GPS •Single or batch EXIF, PNG, and TIFF metadata •Single or batch shift dates to correct timezone (i.e. shift photos by 5 hours) Built in actions to quickly perform these functions to a single or batch of photos/videos: •Remove GPS/Location metadata •Remove All metadata •Set to current date and time Additional Features: •View filename and size of photos and videos •View duration and resolution of videos •Export metadata from photos and videos to apply to other photos and videos •Create metadata schemas to reuse on photo and videos •Read metadata of RAW photo file types such as CR2, NEF, DNG, and more! (Note: export of RAW file types not supported at this time) Metadata Pro supports adding, removing, and/or editing the following photo metadata: GPS: •Altitude •AltitudeRef •Latitude •LatitudeRef •Longitude •LongitudeRef TIFF: •Artist •Copyright •DateTime •ImageDescription •Make •Model •Orientation •Software PNG: •Author •Copyright •Description •Software •Title IPTC: •Keywords Exif: •ApertureValue •BodySerialNumber •BrightnessValue •CameraOwnerName •Contrast •CustomRendered •DateTimeDigitized •DateTimeOriginal •DigitalZoomRatio •ExposureBiasValue •ExposureIndex •ExposureMode •ExposureProgram •ExposureTime •Flash •FlashEnergy •FNumber •FocalLength •FocalLenIn35mmFilm •FocalPlaneResolutionUnit •FocalPlaneXResolution •FocalPlaneYResolution •GainControl •Gamma •ISOSpeed •LensMake •LensModel •LensSerialNumber •LightSource •MeteringMode •RecommendedExposureIndex •Saturation •SceneCaptureType •SceneType •SensingMethod •SensitivityType •Sharpness •ShutterSpeedValue •StandardOutputSensitivity •SubsecTime •SubsecTimeDigitized •SubsecTimeOrginal •UserComment •WhiteBalance Metadata Pro supports adding, removing, and/or editing the following video metadata: •Copyright •CreationDate •Description •Location •Make •Model •Software Note: Modifying of existing photos and videos is only possible with JPG/JPEG photos and MOV videos.

About

EXIF Studio

Effortlessly manage your photo library by viewing, editing, and sharing image metadata. Protect your privacy by removing sensitive location data before exporting your pictures. This app offers an intuitive experience for both iPhone and iPad users.

Highlights
  • View image metadata
  • Remove location data
  • Share edited images
  • Load images from gallery
  • Load images from URLs
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Experience the power of EXIF Studio — the essential iOS app for exploring, managing, and protecting your photo metadata. Instantly view every detail embedded in your photos: camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, ISO, focal length, GPS coordinates, and more. Load images directly from your photo library or any image URL. - Privacy First: Remove location data or strip all metadata before sharing — export a clean copy straight to your Photos library without touching the original. - Batch Export: Select up to 50 photos at once and export them all without location data or metadata in one step. - Revert Anytime: Made a change? Revert any photo back to its original state with a single tap. - Raw Metadata Viewer: Explore the full, unformatted metadata of any photo. Filter by keyword and share the raw JSON with one tap. -Works Everywhere: Optimized for iPhone and iPad with a clean, native interface. Download EXIF Studio and take full control of your photo library today.

Screenshots

Metadata Pro4 screens
EXIF Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metadata Pro at none against EXIF Studio's 1. Metadata Pro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). EXIF Studio's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). On ads 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

Metadata Pro costs $3.99 and EXIF Studio $0.99 up front. EXIF Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metadata Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EXIF Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metadata Pro has 127 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Metadata Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of EXIF Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metadata Pro ships an update monthly, EXIF Studio every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Metadata Pro versus EXIF Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadata ProEXIF Studio
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.8 (127 ratings)4.2 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127 — better21
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPLATINUM CITY LLCKappz LLC

Customer experience

Metadata Pro

All ratings127 ratings
Positive68.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative27.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative58.6%

EXIF Studio

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Metadata Pro

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • Cannot delete all pictures
  • Metadata not consistently deleted or overwritten
  • App crashes when changing multiple photos/videos
  • App crashes when selecting photos from album
  • App crashes when trying to change date
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  • App crashes when trying to remove all metadata
  • Changes not reflected in Photos app
  • GPS location incorrect for southern hemisphere
  • Search field text invisible
  • Batch edits fail or process partially
  • App closes/fails when changing video date
  • Live photos converted to JPG when changing metadata
  • Updates break functionality
  • Date doesn't change in Photos app
  • Location data not updated
  • Map is blank
  • Cleared all dates instead of updating
  • Unable to change location for photos/videos on iOS 12
  • Date not updated after multiple attempts
  • Crashing when selecting a picture from an album
  • Program spins wheels or errors/force closes when selecting multiple photos
  • Time edits not reflected in Photos app
  • No metadata added to photos
  • GPS data still stuck on photo
  • Cannot change location for photos/videos on iOS 12
  • App crashes when selecting "remove all metadata"
  • One or more changes could not be edited
  • Creation date won't change
  • Rotates photos when clearing metadata
  • Changes do not take effect in Photos app
  • Bulk removal of GPS data crashes app
  • App crashes regularly when browsing photo metadata
  • Confirmation required for each image modification
  • Original metadata sent regardless of changes
  • Batch edits not functional
  • Single image edits not functional
  • Video files: cannot select metadata to change, only create date editable, not modify date
  • App disables other editing options in Photos app
  • App crashes when trying to adjust creation date

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add tutorials/documentation
  • Improve video tagging (keywords, descriptions)
  • Offset photo dates by a certain amount
  • Allow renaming files
  • In-line editing for video metadata
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  • Ability to change modify date for videos
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive batch editing process
  • Option to overwrite originals
  • Better handling of large photo libraries

EXIF Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Metadata Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EXIF Studio

One-time1
  • EXIF Studio Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Metadata Pro free?
Metadata Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXIF Studio free?
EXIF Studio costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metadata Pro or EXIF Studio?
EXIF Studio is rated higher. Metadata Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while EXIF Studio averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.
Do Metadata Pro or EXIF Studio have ads?
Neither Metadata Pro nor EXIF Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metadata Pro or EXIF Studio?
Metadata Pro ships an update monthly, and EXIF Studio every 8 months. Most recently, Metadata Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and EXIF Studio on October 9, 2026.

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