Exif Lens

Exif Lens is an iPhone app for viewing and managing EXIF photo metadata. It displays file details, camera settings, and GPS coordinates, and lets users change capture dates and times or edit location by searching for a place or setting a map pin. Camera fields such as maker, model, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and focal length can also be changed, along with camera direction through an interactive dial. For privacy, users can remove a photo’s GPS data or clear all metadata before sharing. Batch tools apply date or location edits and metadata removal to multiple selected photos. The library can be filtered by favorites, media type, or location status, and edits save directly to the photo library. Users can share photos with or without metadata. The maker says processing happens on the device, with no data collection, cloud uploads, tracking, analytics, third-party SDKs, or servers. The app requires iOS 17.0 or later. A free plan covers viewing and browsing; Pro is listed at $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year.

Exif Lens combines metadata inspection, editing, and privacy cleanup in an iPhone app, with batch actions for selected photos. The free plan covers viewing; editing requires Pro.

Exif Lens suits iPhone users who want to inspect or edit photo details, adjust locations and dates, or remove metadata before sharing. Its free plan covers viewing and library browsing; editing tools are listed under Pro.

Exif Lens is an iPhone app for inspecting and managing EXIF photo data, best suited to people who regularly correct image details or remove location information before sharing. Its free tier is useful for viewing, but the editing tools that set it apart require a monthly or annual Pro subscription.

Overview

The app puts metadata controls alongside an iPhone photo library: users can inspect file information, camera settings and GPS coordinates, then save changes to the library or share photos with or without metadata. That makes it a practical choice for photographers who want to tidy up image records without moving to a separate desktop workflow. For occasional checks, the free viewer may be enough; paying makes sense when metadata needs regular correction or cleanup.

Key features

Inspect and correct photo details

The free plan displays EXIF data and includes library browsing, filtering and sorting. Pro adds date and time changes through a calendar and custom time picker, location edits by place search or map pin, and controls for camera maker, model, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length and other camera fields. An interactive dial sets camera direction. This breadth is valuable when correcting incomplete or inaccurate records, though users who only want to check a photo's settings have little reason to subscribe.

Batch cleanup and sharing

Pro can update dates or locations and remove metadata across multiple selected photos, saving repetitive work on larger groups. It can strip GPS information or remove all metadata before sharing, a useful distinction for people who want to keep camera details while concealing where a photo was taken. Filters for favorites, media type and location status help narrow the library before those actions.

On-device privacy

The maker says processing happens on the iPhone, with no servers, uploads, tracking, analytics, third-party SDKs or data collection. That is a strong fit for users handling location-sensitive photos, while the privacy claims do not change the practical boundary of the app: it is an iPhone library tool rather than a cross-platform service.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and is billed always free. It includes viewing all photo metadata, browsing the photo library, and filtering and sorting photos. It suits readers who want to inspect EXIF data without making changes; it does not include editing or privacy cleanup.

Pro costs $0.99 a month, billed per month, or $9.99 a year through the App Store. Both options unlock date and time edits, GPS location edits, camera information edits, privacy cleanup and batch editing. Monthly billing suits short-term or occasional projects; annual billing costs less than paying the monthly rate for twelve months, but commits the user to a year. The free plan is the cheaper choice for viewing alone, but gives up every editing feature.

Platforms

Exif Lens is an iPhone app requiring iOS 17.0 or later. It is not a fit for Android users or people who need to manage metadata on a Mac.

Who it's for

Choose Exif Lens if you use an iPhone and need to correct dates, locations or camera fields, especially across several photos, or remove location and other metadata before sharing. It is also a sensible free download for readers who only want EXIF viewing and library filters. Look elsewhere if you need a desktop app, Android support, or editing without an ongoing subscription.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Broad EXIF editing covers dates, GPS, camera fields and compass direction, so users can fix more than one kind of photo record.
• Pros: Batch edits and metadata removal reduce repetitive work when preparing several photos to share.
• Pros: The maker says data stays on device and the app collects none, a useful privacy position for location-tagged photos.
• Cons: The free plan is view-only, so correcting even one date or location requires Pro.
• Cons: iPhone-only availability and the iOS 17.0 requirement rule it out for Android, Mac-only and older iPhone setups.

Alternatives

Photo Metadata Editors is the directory's broader list for comparing metadata tools. Android users who want a free, open-source browser rather than an iPhone EXIF editor can consider FREE Browser. MetaFix: EXIF Editor is an Android option with basic single-photo editing and banner ads on its free plan; its Pro plan adds unlimited edits, supported metadata fields, batch editing and presets, making it a relevant comparison for Android users who need batch tools.

MetaX is a free iOS alternative for readers who want a free download with optional in-app tips. EXIF Magic is a free-download option across Android, iOS and macOS with no in-app purchases, subscription or account. BlankFile may suit iPhone users who prefer a one-time purchase: its €6.99 Pro plan includes any-field metadata editing, batch edits up to 50 photos and reusable templates.

Photo Exifer is a paid iOS and macOS option with a free trial, suited to readers considering a desktop-compatible paid app. QromaTag offers separate one-time iOS and macOS purchases, with a one-week free trial for its Mac app, for readers who want platform-specific purchases. Geotag is a paid iOS and macOS choice for users focused on Photos.app library location data.

Verdict

Exif Lens is a strong fit for iPhone users who actively maintain photo metadata: it combines detailed EXIF controls, batch changes and sharing cleanup in one library workflow, and keeps processing on device according to its maker. The main reason to look elsewhere is the subscription wall around all editing; for viewing alone, the free plan is enough, while users who need paid editing should compare its recurring cost with one-time alternatives.