Exify vs EXIF Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exify
This app provides in-depth technical details for iPhone photos, including exposure, lens data, image size, and color information. It offers tools for pixel-level inspection, color sampling, and metadata management, with extensions for easy access within other apps.
- Exposure and lens information
- Image size and color space
- Pixel-level detail magnifier
- Color sampling and layout proportions
- RGB and luminosity histograms
- Photo location and maps
- Watermark and copyright addition
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Exify is a collection of tools for people who take their iPhone photography seriously. The app gives you quick access to: • Exposure and lens information • Image size and color space • Magnifier for pixel-level details • Color sampling and layout proportions • RGB and luminosity histograms • Photo location, elevation and maps • Capture time in local time and UTC • Camera model and manufacturer • Copyright and other IPTC information iOS action extensions provide the following tools in Photos, Messages and any other app that supports the action sheet for images: • Show Image Information • Magnify Image • Duplicate Image Finally, an iOS editing extension lets you perform the following directly from your Photo library: • Add a watermark to your photo • Set a copyright, image description, and artist • Remove location information for privacy • Add GPS metadata from another image Every photographer needs a copy of Exify in their pocket!
EXIF Buddy
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Ever wondered what hidden information your photos contain? Every digital photo stores detailed metadata — from camera settings and GPS coordinates to timestamps and copyright info. EXIF Buddy makes all of this visible at a glance and lets you take full control. ▸ INSTANT OVERVIEW Select any photo from your library and instantly see all metadata organized in clear, easy-to-read sections: image details, camera & lens info, exposure settings, date & time, location with map preview, and author information. ▸ LOCATION ON THE MAP Photos with GPS data show the exact shooting location on an interactive map preview — including the resolved place name through automatic reverse geocoding. ▸ FILE SIZE & IMAGE DETAILS Quickly check file size, dimensions, resolution, color profile, and format — essential info that the built-in Photos app doesn't show you. ▸ SHARE EXTENSION Access metadata directly from the Photos app or any other app via the Share menu. No need to switch apps — just tap Share and select EXIF Buddy. ▸ DESIGNED FOR iPHONE & iPAD Enjoy optimized layouts for both devices. On iPad, a side-by-side split view lets you browse photos and inspect metadata simultaneously. — EXIF BUDDY PRO (One-Time Purchase) — Unlock the full editing power: ▸ EDIT ALL METADATA Modify any field — aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, camera model, artist, copyright, description, and many more. ▸ CORRECT DATE & TIME Fix timestamps on individual photos using a convenient date picker. ▸ EDIT GPS LOCATION Add, change, or remove GPS coordinates. Perfect for geotagging photos from cameras without built-in GPS. ▸ BATCH EDITING Select up to 50 photos and apply changes to all at once — set artist, copyright, or GPS data across an entire series in seconds. ▸ TIME SHIFT Correct wrong timestamps across multiple photos by shifting hours and minutes forward or backward. The ideal solution when your camera had the wrong timezone set while traveling. ▸ REMOVE ALL METADATA Strip all metadata with one tap for maximum privacy before sharing online. ▸ SAVE & SHARE Save edited photos as new copies to your library or share them directly via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, and more. One-time purchase. No subscription. Pay once, use forever. Your privacy matters: All processing happens entirely on your device. Your photos are never uploaded to any server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EXIF Buddy at Free against Exify's $1.99. Exify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
EXIF Buddy is free to download; Exify costs $1.99 up front. EXIF Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Exify asks for nothing beyond the download.
Exify ships an update every 5 months, EXIF Buddy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exify | EXIF Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #188 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Iconfactory | Florian Schimanke |
In-app purchases
Exify
No in-app purchases
EXIF Buddy
- EXIF Buddy Pro$0.99









