# Metadata Pro vs EXIF Studio

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 (#146 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metadata Pro | EXIF Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metadata-pro/id835505449/reviews) | **[4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-studio/id1124524793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [PLATINUM CITY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/568690471) | [Kappz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/660496091) |

## What reviewers say

### Metadata Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metadata-pro/id835505449)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for photo metadata
- 👍 Can change date/time
- 👍 Can add/change GPS
- 👍 Useful for organizing photos
- 👍 Good for video metadata

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work for many users
- 🐛 Inconsistent metadata deletion/overwrite
- 🐛 Over-compression of JPGs
- 🐛 No folder sorting

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add tutorials/documentation
- Improve video tagging (keywords, descriptions)
- Offset photo dates by a certain amount
- Allow renaming files
- In-line editing for video metadata


### EXIF Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-studio/id1124524793)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXIF Studio Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*