# Codecam vs ViewExif

The clearest difference is price: Codecam at Free against ViewExif's $0.99. Codecam also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). ViewExif's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Codecam is free to download; ViewExif costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ViewExif holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViewExif has 283 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Codecam's written reviews are positive against 73% of ViewExif's.

Codecam ships an update monthly, ViewExif every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codecam | ViewExif |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240/reviews) | **[4.3 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewexif/id945320815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **283** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laszlo Varadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/371911266) | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) |

## What reviewers say

### Codecam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240)

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera with advanced manual controls for both photos and videos. Adjust settings like shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus for professional-quality results. Explore various compression and frame rate options for video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual shutter speed and ISO, Manual white balance (temperature, tint), Manual focus control, Adjustable video compression and frame rates, Video zoom with focal length display, Video stabilization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ViewExif

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewexif/id945320815)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This application allows users to view, edit, and remove metadata from their photos. It supports various image and RAW formats, displays EXIF and IPTC tags, and can show geo-location on a map. Users can also protect their privacy by removing personal information before sharing images.

**Highlights:** View EXIF and IPTC tags, Edit metadata, Remove metadata, Display geo location on map, Support for multiple image and RAW formats, App extension for easy access, Share photos without metadata

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for viewing metadata
- 🚀 Seamless integration with iOS Photos
- 💡 Ability to strip EXIF data
- 🔒 Helps protect privacy by removing metadata

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- 🐛 Inaccurate display of file size/format
- 🐛 Inability to handle photos modified by other apps
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to expectations

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect location mapping
- Crashes when trying to open certain photos
- Failure to remove all metadata

**Requested features**

- Batch processing of photos
- Ability to edit EXIF data
- Support for more metadata fields
- Integration with more apps beyond Photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codecam free?

Codecam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ViewExif free?

ViewExif costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codecam or ViewExif?

ViewExif is rated higher. Codecam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ViewExif averages 4.3 from 283 ratings.

### Do Codecam or ViewExif have ads?

Neither Codecam nor ViewExif shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codecam or ViewExif?

Codecam ships an update monthly, and ViewExif every 11 months. Most recently, Codecam was updated on September 9, 2026 and ViewExif on September 25, 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.*