ViewExif vs Photo Compressor
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
Photo Compressor
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Kompressor makes it easy to compress photos and videos on your iPhone and iPad. Reclaim gigabytes of storage in seconds while keeping your images looking sharp. WHY MILLIONS CHOOSE KOMPRESSOR - Compress photos up to 80% smaller without visible quality loss - Shrink videos to free up massive storage space - Batch compress hundreds of photos at once - AI-powered suggestions pick the best settings automatically - Compare original and compressed side by side with a swipe - Works with JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and all popular formats POWERFUL STORAGE TOOLS - Storage dashboard shows exactly what is using your space - Category breakdown: camera, screenshots, messaging apps - See your largest files and compress them first - Track how much space you have saved over time - Monthly savings charts to visualize your progress SMART AND PRIVATE - 100% on-device processing. Your photos never leave your phone - No cloud uploads. No servers. No tracking - AI Suggestion Engine analyzes each photo and recommends optimal compression - EXIF metadata editor for iPad users - Bulk rename and export tools for professionals BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW - Siri Shortcuts: compress photos with your voice - Home Screen widgets: quick compress and storage saved at a glance - iCloud sync keeps your compression history across devices - Auto-clean removes originals after compression to save even more - Folder organization to keep your library tidy - Dark mode support Kompressor Pro for unlimited compressions, batch processing, iCloud sync, auto-clean, and priority support. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViewExif at none against Photo Compressor's 2. ViewExif also leads on chart position (#55 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Photo Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On ads 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 Photo Compressor $1.99 up front. Photo Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ViewExif asks for nothing beyond the download.
ViewExif ships an update every 11 months, Photo Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ViewExif | Photo Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (283 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 283 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Aneesh Pradeep |
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
Photo Compressor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ViewExif
No in-app purchases
Photo Compressor
- Kompressor Pro$2.991 Month
- Kompressor Pro$19.991 Year
Questions
Is ViewExif free?
Is Photo Compressor free?
Do ViewExif or Photo Compressor have ads?
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