# Gingham vs Exif Metadata

The clearest difference is price: Exif Metadata at Free against Gingham's $9.99. Exif Metadata also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 57 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 1). Gingham's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Exif Metadata is free to download; Gingham costs $9.99 up front. Gingham sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Gingham holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exif Metadata has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gingham ships an update every 57 months, Exif Metadata fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gingham | Exif Metadata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingham/id905353177/reviews)** | [4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata/id1455197364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Ramiscal](https://appshunter.io/developer/305604507) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### Gingham

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingham/id905353177)

This camera app offers a unique way to capture photos by applying pixelation effects. Adjust the level of pixellation with a simple swipe to achieve a distinct artistic style for your images.

**Highlights:** Pixelated photo capture, Adjustable pixellation levels, Automatic pixel-filter changes, Unique artistic photo style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud | $3.99 | one-time |


### Exif Metadata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-metadata/id1455197364)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exif Metadata Pro (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Exif Metadata Pro (annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Exif Metadata Pro (lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Removes metadata
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 💡 Integrates with Photos app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💸 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 🚫 Doesn't support HEIF/HEIC format

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gingham free?

Gingham costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Exif Metadata free?

Exif Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gingham or Exif Metadata?

Gingham is rated higher. Gingham averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Exif Metadata averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.

### Do Gingham or Exif Metadata have ads?

Exif Metadata shows ads; Gingham does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gingham or Exif Metadata?

Gingham ships an update every 57 months, and Exif Metadata fortnightly. Most recently, Gingham was updated on June 24, 2026 and Exif Metadata on September 27, 2026.

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