Comparison

Exif Manager vs ACDSee Mobile Sync

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

Head to head
About

Exif Manager

View and edit photo metadata with ease. Modify GPS location, date, and remove EXIF data. Supports batch processing and offers a PRO version with advanced features like Photos Extension.

Highlights
  • View all EXIF metadata
  • Remove EXIF metadata
  • Change GPS location
  • Change photo date
  • Open location in Maps
  • Batch processing
Features
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Every photo and video can carry hidden information. Exif Manager helps you inspect, edit, and remove media metadata before you save or share. Media files can include hidden metadata such as camera details, capture date, file information, and GPS location. Exif Manager gives you a clear way to review that data, update it when needed, or create cleaner copies for sharing. Clean metadata before posting online, sending files to clients, or uploading photos and videos to AI tools. KEY FEATURES: - View detailed EXIF, GPS, TIFF, camera, file, and date metadata - Inspect supported photo and video metadata - View photos full screen and zoom in with a pinch or double tap - Play videos full screen with playback, seeking, and sound controls - View photos and their details side by side on wider screens - Remove hidden metadata from media before sharing - Edit GPS location and capture date - Open photo locations in Maps when GPS data is available - Share original files, metadata-only text, or copies without metadata - Batch select media and apply metadata changes in bulk - Choose how edited media is saved - Delete originals after saving edited copies, if you prefer that workflow - Works on iPhone and iPad FREE VERSION: - Includes core EXIF viewing, editing, and metadata removal tools - Batch editing is limited - Includes ads Upgrade to Exif Manager PRO for no ads, unlimited batch edits, and all features of the extension in the share menu. Exif Manager is built for photographers, video creators, sellers, travelers, privacy-conscious users, and anyone who wants more control over the hidden information stored in media files. Questions or feedback? Contact us at ibrightsider@gmail.com.

About

ACDSee Mobile Sync

Easily transfer photos and videos from your mobile device to your computer over Wi-Fi. The app tracks sent items, allowing for quick transfers of new content or selective sending. It supports various file types and offers advanced options for metadata editing and file organization.

Highlights
  • Direct Wi-Fi photo and video transfer
  • Automatic tracking of sent items
  • Configurable filenames and subfolders
  • Support for original and edited versions
  • RAW, HEIC, Live Photos, and Burst image support
  • Metadata editor (GPS, IPTC, ratings, labels)
Features
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ACDSee Mobile Sync makes it easy for you to send photos and videos directly from your mobile device to ACDSee Photo Studio on your Mac or Windows PC over Wi-Fi. Sending is as Easy as 1-2-3! 1. Select items you want to send. 2. Tap the Send button. 3. Confirm the target and tap Send. ACDSee Mobile Sync keeps track of which items have already been sent. Just tap on the Send button to send all new items, or select specific items to send. Quickly send to your default target by long pressing on the Send button in the app, or use the "Send New Items" application shortcut from the iOS home screen. Advanced features: * Configurable filenames and subfolders based on predefined templates * Optional sending of original and edited versions of photos and videos * RAW and HEIC photo support with optional transcoding to JPEG * Configurable support for Live Photos and Burst images * Built-in metadata editor allows adding GPS and IPTC metadata to your photos, as well as ratings and labels The ACDSee Mobile Sync app works with ACDSee Photo Studio 2018 and later for Windows as well as ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 8, available now at acdsee.com.

Screenshots

Exif Manager4 screens
ACDSee Mobile Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ACDSee Mobile Sync at 4.7 against Exif Manager's 3.4. ACDSee Mobile Sync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ACDSee Mobile Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACDSee Mobile Sync has 653 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Exif Manager's written reviews are positive against 57% of ACDSee Mobile Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exif Manager ships an update monthly, ACDSee Mobile Sync every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Exif Manager versus ACDSee Mobile Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExif ManagerACDSee Mobile Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings)4.7 (653 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews57.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7653 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav HetmanACD Systems International Inc.

Customer experience

Exif Manager

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative44.8%

ACDSee Mobile Sync

All ratings650 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative31.3%

Bugs and requests

Exif Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ACDSee Mobile Sync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to detect target device on same network
  • Duplicate photo uploads due to sync issues
  • Crashes when transferring large number of files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic background sync
  • Support for additional file formats (e.g. HEIC)
  • Ability to sync between multiple devices
  • Integration with cloud storage services

In-app purchases

None

Exif Manager

No in-app purchases

None

ACDSee Mobile Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exif Manager free?
Exif Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACDSee Mobile Sync free?
ACDSee Mobile Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exif Manager or ACDSee Mobile Sync?
ACDSee Mobile Sync is rated higher. Exif Manager averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ACDSee Mobile Sync averages 4.7 from 653 ratings.
Do Exif Manager or ACDSee Mobile Sync have ads?
Exif Manager shows ads; ACDSee Mobile Sync does not.
Which is updated more often, Exif Manager or ACDSee Mobile Sync?
Exif Manager ships an update monthly, and ACDSee Mobile Sync every 2 months. Most recently, Exif Manager was updated on October 21, 2026 and ACDSee Mobile Sync on October 21, 2026.

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