Comparison

Metadata Pro vs ShrinkitApp

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

ShrinkitApp

Features
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Shrinkit helps you prepare photos and videos before sharing. Reduce file size, remove metadata, and create cleaner exports in just a few taps. Whether you want lighter files for messaging, cleaner media for sharing, or more private exports without location and device details, Shrinkit keeps the process simple. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Compress photos for easier sharing • Reduce video size before sending • Remove available metadata from exported files • Batch process multiple files faster • Create cleaner exports for Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, and more DESIGNED TO STAY SIMPLE Shrinkit focuses on what matters most: • smaller files • cleaner exports • faster sharing No complicated editing tools. No unnecessary steps. Just a quick way to prepare media before you send it. PREMIUM Shrinkit Premium unlocks: • video processing • batch processing • unlimited exports One-time purchase. No subscription. PRIVACY Media processing is designed to happen on your device. Shrinkit helps remove available metadata from exported files, depending on the selected media and export mode. IMPORTANT Processed files may differ from the original in size, format, dimensions, metadata, and quality depending on the chosen settings and compatibility constraints. https://shrinkitapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Metadata Pro4 screens
ShrinkitApp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShrinkitApp at Free against Metadata Pro's $3.99. Metadata Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On update cadence and ads 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

ShrinkitApp is free to download; Metadata Pro costs $3.99 up front. ShrinkitApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metadata Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metadata Pro ships an update monthly, ShrinkitApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Metadata Pro versus ShrinkitApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadata ProShrinkitApp
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (127 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLATINUM CITY LLCClaude Bezeaud

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

ShrinkitApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Metadata Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShrinkitApp

One-time1
  • Shrinkit Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Metadata Pro free?
Metadata Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShrinkitApp free?
ShrinkitApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metadata Pro or ShrinkitApp have ads?
Neither Metadata Pro nor ShrinkitApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metadata Pro or ShrinkitApp?
Metadata Pro ships an update monthly, and ShrinkitApp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metadata Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and ShrinkitApp on September 28, 2026.

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