ViewExif vs scallion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ViewExif
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.
- 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
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ViewExif is a powerful metadata tool for your photos. With the help of ViewExif, you can not only view metadata of photos, but also edit and remove metadata in photo. Besides, it has an app extension, so you can view metadata right in Photos app. Being able to read exif tags can be of great importance not only for beginners, but also for other photographers who want to find out what settings and tools were used to create a particular photograph. For those people who want to protect privacy, this app is useful for you as well. When you send photos via email or share on social network, your personal information (geo location, taken date etc) is shared as well. If you upset to share those information, ViewExif is able to remove it before sharing. Features: * Display EXIF tags: Dimensions, Taken Date, ISO Speed, F Number, Exposure Time, Focal Length and more. * Display IPTC tags: Star Ratings, Keywords, Description etc. * Display geo location on map. * Add star ratings, keywords and description on photo * Remove metadata from photo * Supported image formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC) and RAW formats (CR2, NEF, DNG). * Share photo w/o metadata on Twitter, Facebook, email. * App extension for Photos app and 3rd-party apps such as Dropbox, FileExplorer etc. * Dark Mode ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps
scallion
This app uses AI to compress photos and videos, freeing up device storage without sacrificing quality. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to select files, choose compression levels, and share your optimized media.
- AI-powered compression
- Compress photos and videos
- Adjustable compression levels
- User-friendly interface
- Direct sharing of compressed media
- Save device space
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With Scallion's advanced AI-powered compression algorithms, you can confidently compress your photos and videos while preserving their original quality. Say goodbye to bulky files eating up your device's storage space! Smart Compression with AI: Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, Scallion intelligently analyzes and compresses your media files, ensuring optimal results every time. Let our AI algorithms do the heavy lifting while you enjoy high-quality, space-efficient media files. Easy to Use, Fast Results: Scallion's user-friendly interface makes the compression process a breeze. Simply select your media files, choose your desired compression level, and let Scallion handle the rest. Within moments, you'll have beautifully compressed media ready to share or store. Features: Compress photos and videos with ease AI-powered compression for optimal results Choose from various compression levels to suit your needs Intuitive interface for seamless user experience Share compressed media directly from the app Save space on your device without sacrificing significant quality Coming soon: Batch compression Image editing including cropping and filters Experience the Future of Media Compression with Scallion. Download now and unlock the full potential of your media library!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: scallion at 5.0 against ViewExif's 4.3. scallion also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). ViewExif's advantage is ratings volume (283 vs 2) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On ads, 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
ViewExif costs $0.99 and scallion $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
scallion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViewExif has 283 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of scallion's.
ViewExif ships an update every 11 months, scallion every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ViewExif | scallion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (283 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 283 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Jesse Benjamin |
Customer experience
ViewExif
scallion
Bugs and requests
ViewExif
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect location mapping
- Crashes when trying to open certain photos
- Failure to remove all metadata
Requested features
4 requests- Batch processing of photos
- Ability to edit EXIF data
- Support for more metadata fields
- Integration with more apps beyond Photos
scallion
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ViewExif
No in-app purchases
scallion
No in-app purchases
