Comparison

iRAW vs EXIF Studio

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

Head to head
About

iRAW

Capture high-quality photos using your iPhone's RAW capabilities. Offers manual controls for shutter speed and ISO, along with a live histogram and grid lines for precise adjustments. Photos are saved in DNG format for extensive post-processing options.

Highlights
  • Manual and automatic camera modes
  • RAW photo capture (DNG format)
  • Shutter speed and ISO control
  • Live histogram
  • Optional 2-second delay
  • Grid lines
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iRAW is a camera app that supports manual and automatic modes and uses the RAW photo capability of your newer-model iPhone.  All photos are stored in DNG (digital negative) RAW format, which if correctly processed can result in very nice photographs. RAW photos require about 15 MB per photo, as they are stored in DNG format. iRAW lets you use Airdrop to copy photos to your Mac and you can email photos as email attachments. In manual mode, iRAW provides sliders to control shutter speed and ISO. There is an optional 2-second delay before taking a photo. There is a live histogram to help you take better photos and optional grid lines.

About

EXIF Studio

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
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Experience the power of EXIF Studio — the essential iOS app for exploring, managing, and protecting your photo metadata. Instantly view every detail embedded in your photos: camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, ISO, focal length, GPS coordinates, and more. Load images directly from your photo library or any image URL. - Privacy First: Remove location data or strip all metadata before sharing — export a clean copy straight to your Photos library without touching the original. - Batch Export: Select up to 50 photos at once and export them all without location data or metadata in one step. - Revert Anytime: Made a change? Revert any photo back to its original state with a single tap. - Raw Metadata Viewer: Explore the full, unformatted metadata of any photo. Filter by keyword and share the raw JSON with one tap. -Works Everywhere: Optimized for iPhone and iPad with a clean, native interface. Download EXIF Studio and take full control of your photo library today.

Screenshots

iRAW1 screens
EXIF Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iRAW at Free against EXIF Studio's $0.99. iRAW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). EXIF Studio's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On ads and device support 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

iRAW is free to download; EXIF Studio costs $0.99 up front. EXIF Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iRAW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EXIF Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of iRAW's written reviews are positive against 50% of EXIF Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, EXIF Studio every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iRAW versus EXIF Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRAWEXIF Studio
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.2 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperZack SmithKappz LLC

Customer experience

iRAW

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

EXIF Studio

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

iRAW

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EXIF Studio

One-time1
  • EXIF Studio Pro$1.99

Questions

Is iRAW free?
iRAW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXIF Studio free?
EXIF Studio costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRAW or EXIF Studio?
EXIF Studio is rated higher. iRAW averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while EXIF Studio averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.
Do iRAW or EXIF Studio have ads?
Neither iRAW nor EXIF Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRAW or EXIF Studio?
iRAW ships an update every 6 weeks, and EXIF Studio every 8 months. Most recently, iRAW was updated on September 14, 2026 and EXIF Studio on September 4, 2026.

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