# iRAW vs EXIF Studio

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRAW | EXIF Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iraw/id917507085/reviews) | **[4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-studio/id1124524793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Zack Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/388860537) | [Kappz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/660496091) |

## What reviewers say

### iRAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iraw/id917507085)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EXIF Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-studio/id1124524793)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXIF Studio Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*