Comparison

Pic Navi vs Exif Metadata

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

Head to head
About

Pic Navi

Easily edit and manage the date, time, and location metadata of your photos and videos. Organize your library, protect your privacy by removing location data, and add visual labels to your images.

Highlights
  • Edit photo time and date
  • Add, change, or remove geotags
  • View photos on a map
  • Batch edit multiple photos
  • Add visual date and caption labels
  • Remove location data for privacy
  • Works directly with your photo library
Features
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Browse your photo library with full control over time and place. Pic Navi helps you view, edit, and manage photo metadata, including dates, times, and locations. Whether you’re organizing a trip, protecting your privacy, or fixing thousands of imported images, Pic Navi makes the process fast and intuitive. Edit location metadata with ease: - See where a photo was taken on a map - Add, change, or remove geotags - Search by address or drag a pin - Manually adjust coordinates if needed Fix photo dates and times: - Set or correct timestamps - Adjust time zone information - Standardize dates across your library - Perfect for scanned photos or imported files Edit multiple photos at once: - Select many photos and apply changes in bulk - Assign one date or apply intervals - Set a shared location or adjust individually - Save time when organizing albums or trips Label your photos visually: - Add a date label to the corner of an image - Include a short caption like “Europe 2025” - Labels are optional and appear directly on the photo - Great for journaling, sharing, or printing Protect your privacy: - Remove location data before sharing - View embedded metadata details - Avoid unintentionally exposing where a photo was taken Designed to work with your existing photo library: - No need to import or duplicate files - Changes are saved directly to your iPhone or iPad library - Supports all media types, including photos, videos, and Live Photos Pic Navi is ideal for anyone who wants better control over photo organization. Whether you’re sorting travel photos, fixing camera roll imports, or preparing to share images online, Pic Navi helps you clean up metadata quickly and accurately. Some features require a subscription. Non-subscribers can try basic editing with a daily limit. Take control of time and place with Pic Navi. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Exif Metadata

Easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your photos. Protect your privacy by stripping personal data before sharing images online. This tool is essential for photographers and everyday users alike.

Highlights
  • View Exif metadata
  • Edit Exif metadata
  • Remove Exif metadata
  • Bulk edit metadata
  • Filter photos
  • Photo extension
Features
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Exif Metadata lets you quickly and easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your iPhone and iPad photos. It is a must-have tool for serious photographers and casual iPhoneographers alike. 10 reasons to use Exif Metadata: - It's free to try - View, edit, or remove Exif metadata on the fly - View, edit, or remove location data from your photos - Bulk edit multiple photos at the same time - Filter photos missing location or metadata - Your photos are processed on device and never sent to a server - Extension lets you view metadata directly from the Photos app - Works on both iPhone and iPad - Supports Dark Mode - Highly rated with an average of 4.5 stars REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL USERS "Still the best app for editing Exif metadata." -- by iPad User 0222 "As a conscientious parent, I am reluctant to share photos of my children on-line. This app clears any personal data and eases my concerns. Plus it is very straight forward and easy to use." -- by T puffin "This app is perfect in its simplicity. It’s the only exif app i have found which allows you to view metadata within the camera roll - awesome!" -- by Fshhshsns "EXIF Metadata does exactly what it says it will do. It’s extremely easy to use and the customer support is great. The inexpensive lifetime Pro version is worth every penny." -- by Apple TV Fan "Very clean interface, does its job very well. If you want to bulk update the metadata on a collection of photos (eg imported from somewhere else) this is your solution. Highly recommend." -- by JT Player FEATURES SPOTLIGHT View Exif metadata: - View basic photo information at a glance - View 50+ metadata tags - View location data such as GPS data, address, map location Edit Exif metadata: - Edit aperture, exposure, date, time, author, description, copyright, and more - Edit geotags or spoof location Filter photos: - Pro users can filter photos missing location and Exif metadata Remove Exif metadata: - Remove GPS location data independently of other Exif data - Remove all metadata at once Bulk edit metadata: - Pro users can edit metadata of multiple photos at once Clean & simple design: - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Supports Dark Mode Photo extension: - Access metadata of your photos directly from the Photos app Protect your privacy: - Easily share photos online without any metadata This app works with: - All photos in your iPhone or iPad camera roll, except ProRAW photos - Photos in iCloud Photo Library - Photos in Photo Stream Exif Metadata Pro: The Pro version of Exif Metadata can be purchased via an annual subscription or one-time payment to remove ads and gain the ability to edit metadata for multiple photos at once. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews every year unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.sixstarapps.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.sixstarapps.com/privacy/ HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? If you have any question about the app, or need help about something, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.SixStarApps.com. We’ll be happy to help!

Screenshots

Pic Navi4 screens
Exif Metadata4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pic Navi and Exif Metadata both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Pic Navi's written reviews are positive against 42% of Exif Metadata's. Exif Metadata's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 27) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Pic Navi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Exif Metadata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pic Navi against 4.6 for Exif Metadata. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exif Metadata has 6.1K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Pic Navi's written reviews are positive against 42% of Exif Metadata's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pic Navi ships an update every 2 months, Exif Metadata fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pic Navi versus Exif Metadata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPic NaviExif Metadata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings)4.6 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better41.6% of reviews
Number of ratings276.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsuyoshi NiwaNew Marketing Lab, Inc

Customer experience

Pic Navi

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative21.2%

Exif Metadata

All ratings6,018 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative49.7%

Bugs and requests

Pic Navi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Exif Metadata

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening folders
  • Doesn't always save metadata changes
  • Fails to remove all metadata (e.g. date/time)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch editing for multiple photos
  • Support for video metadata editing
  • Easier photo selection (by folder, date, etc.)
  • More detailed EXIF data editing

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pic Navi

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Every 6 Months$4.496 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99
3 purchases

Exif Metadata

Subscriptions2
  • Exif Metadata Pro (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Exif Metadata Pro (annual)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exif Metadata Pro (lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Pic Navi free?
Pic Navi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exif Metadata free?
Exif Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pic Navi or Exif Metadata?
Exif Metadata is rated higher. Pic Navi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Exif Metadata averages 4.6 from 6.1K ratings.
Do Pic Navi or Exif Metadata have ads?
Both Pic Navi and Exif Metadata show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pic Navi or Exif Metadata?
Pic Navi ships an update every 2 months, and Exif Metadata fortnightly. Most recently, Pic Navi was updated on October 29, 2026 and Exif Metadata on October 29, 2026.

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