# ViewExif vs Obscure

The clearest difference is rating: Obscure at 4.8 against ViewExif's 4.3. Obscure also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). ViewExif's advantage is ratings volume (283 vs 30) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ViewExif costs $0.99 and Obscure $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Obscure holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViewExif has 283 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ViewExif's written reviews are positive against 80% of Obscure's.

ViewExif ships an update every 11 months, Obscure every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ViewExif | Obscure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewexif/id945320815/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscure-share-safely/id1413188754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [Swift Fox Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293338494) |

## What reviewers say

### ViewExif

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

**Currently charting:** #52 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


### Obscure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscure-share-safely/id1413188754)

Easily redact sensitive information from your photos before sharing. This app uses AI to automatically detect and obscure faces, text, and personal details, or allows for manual editing. Protect your privacy by blurring or blocking out private portions of images for safe social media sharing.

**Highlights:** Automatic face, text, and info detection, Manual redaction editor, One-touch email and phone number hiding, Batch editing for multiple images, Shortcuts integration for automation, Blur, pixelate, or block sensitive areas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ViewExif free?

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

### Is Obscure free?

Obscure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Obscure is rated higher. ViewExif averages 4.3 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while Obscure averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do ViewExif or Obscure have ads?

Neither ViewExif nor Obscure shows ads.

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

ViewExif ships an update every 11 months, and Obscure every 2 months. Most recently, ViewExif was updated on October 24, 2026 and Obscure on October 24, 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.*