Comparison

ViewExif vs Security App for iPhone

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Security App for iPhone

Safeguard your private photos, videos, and documents with a password-protected vault. Organize your media into custom folders and lock other apps on your device. Enjoy high-quality viewing and secure sharing options.

Highlights
  • Password protection for files
  • Organized storage with custom folders
  • App locking functionality
  • High-quality media viewing
  • Secure file sharing
Features
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Secure Your Memories with Photo Vault Protect your precious memories with Photo Vault, the ultimate app for securing your photos and videos with a password. Whether it's cherished family moments, important documents, or personal videos, Photo Vault ensures they remain private and safe. Features: - Password Protection: Keep your files secure with a robust password system, ensuring only you have access to your private photos and videos. - Organized Storage: Easily organize your files into custom folders for quick and convenient access. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through your memories effortlessly with our intuitive and easy-to-use interface. - App Lock: Instantly lock any app on your device. - High-Quality Viewing: Enjoy your photos and videos in their full resolution without any quality loss. - Secure Sharing: Share selected files securely with friends and family without compromising your privacy. Photo Vault is the perfect solution for anyone looking to keep their memories safe and organized. Download Photo Vault today and secure your memories with confidence! * In order to use Photo Vault you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual or weekly service. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://photovault.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://photovault.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

ViewExif4 screens
Security App for iPhone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Security App for iPhone at Free against ViewExif's $0.99. Security App for iPhone also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). ViewExif's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, ads 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

Security App for iPhone is free to download; ViewExif costs $0.99 up front. Security App for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ViewExif asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ViewExif against 4.4 for Security App for iPhone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 76 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of ViewExif's written reviews are positive against 33% of Security App for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViewExif ships an update every 11 months, Security App for iPhone every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ViewExif versus Security App for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewExifSecurity App for iPhone
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (283 ratings)4.4 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings283 — better76
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Lilucat

Customer experience

ViewExif

All ratings283 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative23.6%

Security App for iPhone

All ratings76 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

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

Security App for iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ViewExif

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Security App for iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • Photo Vault3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Photo Vault$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Photo Vault2 variantsFree
  • Photo Vault$59.99

Questions

Is ViewExif free?
ViewExif costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Security App for iPhone free?
Security App for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ViewExif or Security App for iPhone?
Security App for iPhone is rated higher. ViewExif averages 4.3 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while Security App for iPhone averages 4.4 from 76 ratings.
Do ViewExif or Security App for iPhone have ads?
Neither ViewExif nor Security App for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViewExif or Security App for iPhone?
ViewExif ships an update every 11 months, and Security App for iPhone every 3 days. Most recently, ViewExif was updated on October 14, 2026 and Security App for iPhone on October 8, 2026.

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