Comparison

Exif Manager vs MetadataFx

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 - 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

MetadataFx

Easily correct and manage metadata for your photos and videos. Fix timestamps, add or remove location data, and inspect all EXIF and GPS information. Preserve your memories with confidence.

Highlights
  • Correct timestamps
  • Manage location data
  • Full video metadata support
  • Inspect EXIF and GPS data
  • Batch editing (Pro feature)
Features
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Your photos and videos hold your most important memories, but their data can be wrong. A scanned family photo dated yesterday? A vacation video with no location? MetadataFx gives you the power to easily correct this information for your entire media library. Our advanced processing engine is designed to be non-destructive. We safely edit only the metadata you specify, perfectly preserving every other part of your file—including the crucial video portion of your Live Photos. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - Correct Timestamps: Easily change the date and time on any photo or video. Ideal for fixing time zones after a trip or dating scanned analogue photos. - Manage Location Data: Add a precise GPS location to a photo that's missing one using a simple map interface. For privacy, you can also remove location data completely before sharing. - Full Video Support: MetadataFx is one of the few apps that properly reads and writes metadata for videos, giving you complete control over your entire library. - Inspect Your Data: View a comprehensive list of all metadata (EXIF, TIFF, GPS) stored within your files. UNLOCK METADATAFX PRO: Experience true efficiency with Batch Editing. Upgrade to select unlimited photos and videos to modify them all in a single operation. Stop editing one by one and organize your entire library in minutes.

Screenshots

Exif Manager4 screens
MetadataFx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MetadataFx at 5.0 against Exif Manager's 3.4. MetadataFx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Exif Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. MetadataFx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Exif Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MetadataFx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exif Manager has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exif Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, MetadataFx every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Exif Manager versus MetadataFx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExif ManagerMetadataFx
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav HetmanEduardo Almeida

Customer experience

Exif Manager

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

MetadataFx

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Exif Manager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MetadataFx

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Exif Manager free?
Exif Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetadataFx free?
MetadataFx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exif Manager or MetadataFx?
MetadataFx is rated higher. Exif Manager averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MetadataFx averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Exif Manager or MetadataFx have ads?
Exif Manager shows ads; MetadataFx does not.
Which is updated more often, Exif Manager or MetadataFx?
Exif Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, and MetadataFx every 6 days. Most recently, Exif Manager was updated on September 11, 2026 and MetadataFx on September 9, 2026.

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