EXIFER-ExifViewer
EXIFER-ExifViewer is a metadata management utility for iOS that allows users to view, edit, and delete EXIF data from their photo library.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of manual metadata cleanup, serving users who need to strip location data or correct timestamps before sharing images publicly.
For Photography enthusiasts and privacy-conscious users who need to inspect, edit, or remove metadata from their image files.
What does it look like?
Key features
View and delete metadata including file size, dimensions, lens model, and depth information for any photo in the device library.
Modify or remove GPS coordinates associated with image files to manage privacy or correct location data.
Edit the timestamp of photos and choose between overwriting original files or saving as new copies.
How much does it cost?
The developer offers all features for free, relying on voluntary user support for ongoing maintenance.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
EXIFER-ExifViewer has reached a state of total development inactivity, with no updates released in over 2,388 days. The single version available in the provided history focused on minor improvements to date editing functionality. Given the lack of any recent activity or maintenance patches, the app is classified as a zombie project.
Who built it?
Kaoru Matarai
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for EXIFER-ExifViewer
How's the Photo & Video market?
EXIFER-ExifViewer occupies a niche utility space in the Photo & Video category, maintaining a 5.0-star rating across its limited user base. The absence of a monetization gate distinguishes it from more aggressive, subscription-based photo management tools.
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Key takeaways for EXIFER-ExifViewer
Where is it heading?
The metadata utility market is increasingly dominated by native OS features, which reduces the demand for standalone apps like EXIFER-ExifViewer. Without a roadmap for modernizing the feature set, EXIFER-ExifViewer will likely remain a static utility with limited growth potential.
- The six-year development gap indicates the app is in maintenance mode, with no active feature expansion planned.
The SWOT
- Dark mode interface integration
- Modernizing metadata tools for current iOS formats
Next best moves
Audit current metadata compatibility because the app has not been updated since 2020 → ensure core functionality remains stable
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is not a…
Read the full takeBottom line
EXIFER-ExifViewer provides a functional metadata utility, but the six-year development gap leaves it vulnerable to obsolescence as native OS features expand. The lack of updates signals a maintenance-only posture that limits long-term viability.
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Is EXIFER-ExifViewer free to use?
Does EXIFER-ExifViewer work on the latest iOS versions?
Can I remove location data from my photos using this app?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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