# MetaLog — Photo and Camera Data Logging

> Film photography metadata logging and equipment inventory utility. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Curzio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Curzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475309517)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518/reviews.md

## What is MetaLog?

Are you a meticulous film photographer that prefers to record settings/locations for the film photos that you take? Are you looking for a simple and easy to use app for tracking and logging that information? Are you tired of the buggy, crash-prone, or convoluted photo logging apps currently available? 

I happen to be all of those things. Which is why I developed MetaLog. 

MetaLog is a simple yet powerful data logging utility for photographers who want to quickly record photo metadata for photo cataloging or EXIF tagging during post-processing. In addition to keeping track of the settings for each photo, MetaLog can also act as an equipment inventory for your gear. 

Feature Highlights:

• See all of your added film rolls at a glance, including the number of frames added to each roll, as well as load/unload dates to show which rolls are still in use. 
• Quickly log settings for each photo including date, lens, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, as well as location coordinates, accessories, and notes about the shot.
• Intelligent pre-fill and filtering for dates, locations, and equipment, making adding new frames a snap.
• Easily manage multiple rolls loaded into multiple cameras simultaneously. 
• Pinpoint photo locations with a simple and familiar pinch-and-zoom map interface.
• Export all logged data as convenient CSV files. 
• Gear pages can record camera and lens models as well as serial numbers, allowing for a complete gear inventory that's handy for tracking and insurance.

## Key features

- Log film roll details (load/unload dates, frames)
- Record photo settings (lens, aperture, shutter speed, location)
- Intelligent pre-fill and filtering for quick logging
- Manage multiple film rolls and cameras
- Pinpoint photo locations on a map
- Export logged data as CSV
- Create a gear inventory with camera/lens details

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Mostly Great

*2025-01-26*

I have been using this app for years, and it works very well, with one exception.  With the recent update that changed the look of the app, a function seems to have been lost.  I use cameras with interchangeable backs, and also large format cameras that use film holders. I can no longer have more than one roll (or sheet film type) going for any camera, which means that I have had to set up my film backs and film holders as the cameras.  I preferred it the way it was.

**Developer response:** Hey there! Thanks for the note. As someone who also uses cameras with film backs/holders I'm very interested in addressing this problem for you. Can you please send me an email so we can see about getting this fixed for you? Thanks much.

### 2/5 — When it worked it was good

*2025-01-13*

Last year, I loved this app and it did everything I could ask for. The update made it unusable I can no longer select a camera and have multiple loaded rolls. The camera selection is just blank. I reached out to Apple and got no response. The developer webpage for support won’t load. I’m so disappointed because this was such a great app.

### 5/5 — Great for data needs

*2022-07-19*

My wife is a metadata analyst. She was jazzed when I told her about this app. Used it this weekend on a camping trip and it allowed me to keep great record of the shots I got. 
I really like being able to take a reference photo for each frame. It would be awesome though if I could upload a reference photo instead. I’m using a light meter app that outputs an image with all the exposure data.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your support! In case you missed it, v3 now supports adding reference photos from the camera, your photos library, or both. Enjoy!

### 5/5 — Absolutely the best app for shooting film

*2022-07-14*

I’ve tried every single photo logging/EXIF app that I could run on my phone and this is hands-down the best option. Using this _will_ improve your photography, you’ll be able to learn what exposure you prefer with different film stocks and you can keep track of which lenses you use the most. I have a lot of gear and I switch cameras/lenses constantly, this allows me to very easily check what camera/lens/exposure/location a photo had, when I get the scans back six months later and can’t remember a thing. The developer added an option for CSV export and it’s great, I store it with the scans on my computer so I never lose the “EXIF” for a given roll.

A few suggestions: it would be nice to be able to individually specify 1/3, 1/2, or whole stops for exposure comp and shutter defaults per camera, and the same for lens aperture. I have some cameras that have exposure comp in 1/2 stops (Nikon FE, notably). Also, adding a “0” in the exposure comp presets would be nice. 

Overall, I love this app. It’s easy to use, reliable, let’s me track many, many cameras and lenses, and has fields for all the relevant info a session could have. Well done.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words! You'll be happy to know that v3 now supports aperture range selection for lenses, available on a per-lens basis.

### 3/5 — Nearly perfect

*2020-12-17, version 1.5.4*

It’s nearly perfect but it seems it still has a while to get there.

Regarding ease of use when taking pictures it’s very convenient. It remembers the settings of the previous frames and allows for quick intro of custom values.

However when exporting the data, several things can be improved. First, few details of the gear are being exported (missing camera/lens make, model or serial number) even though the app supports them. Also names of exported columns are not default EXIF tags, making it a pain to attach those values to the scanned images using tools like ExifTool.

### 4/5 — Nearly perfect...

*2020-08-23, version 1.5.3*

Best app of its kind I’ve found for iOS. The only thing missing is the ability to add a reference shot for each frame, which I am hoping will be added in future.

### 4/5 — Something missing

*2020-08-04*

I can’t add the lens for my Fujifilm GS645 Professional Fujica 6x4.5 Medium Format Rangefinder folding camera.
Admittedly I can’t change lenses, but in your app I can’t add the lens at all.
Is this something you can fix?
It uses a Fujinon 75mm f3.4 fixed lens.

**Developer response:** Please contact me via email and we’ll see if we can get this fixed. 

UPDATE: User never contacted me for support. No idea if this issue is real or user error.

### 1/5 — No support, broken

*2020-08-02*

I can add my cameras and I stumbled across the means to add film. But when adding film it defaults to today for the loading date. There doesn’t seem to be any way to edit it. Tapping on the date brings up a white box displaying nothing but select and cancel buttons. I can’t enter any data. Tapping the white box does nothing. And now that that’s in there, how do I put in an unload date. And the ultimate use remains a mystery, how to extract what I’ve put in so I can add exif data to a scanned image?

**Developer response:** Thanks for your note. First, the issue you mention regarding the white screen on the date selection is a known bug, and 1.5.3 was submitted to the app store over the weekend to correct it. It's still awaiting review. Second, you unload film by swiping left on the film roll, selecting "Edit" and adding an unloaded date. Finally, the CSV export function is used to extract the data from MetaLog so you can use your EXIF editor of choice to add the data to your film photo scans.

### 4/5 — Great but there are improvements could be done

*2020-06-15*

This app works great for me. Here are some suggestions that maybe good for developers to do.
1. Adding 1/3 stops options for ISO presets. I noticed there is a button for custom iso speed input,  but it will be great if the iso presets can set as every 1/3 stop such as 100 125 160 200 etc. Because there are some films such as Ilford FP4 is at 125 as box speed, and there are photographers always shot their films at 1/3 overexposed or underexposed. So, it is more convenient for us to have a 1/3 stop (or have an option in the setting) as a preset ISO selection.
2. Adding 1/2 and 1/3 options for Aperture presets. There are quite amount of cameras have 1/2 stop for Aperture (not a lot has 1/3 tho). It will be great for us to have a 1/2 or 1/3 selection for presets on Aperture (maybe we can choose it when setup the lenses)
3. Adding more shutter speed on longer exposure on presets. Most analog cameras have up to 16s shutter speed. It is annoying to only have the shutter speed presets limited to 1s.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the suggestions! I will look at adding some of these ideas in a future release.

### 4/5 — Like It

*2020-04-30*

Works well for my 4x5. Just need the ability to take an image that is saved with the record. Thanks

**Developer response:** Thank you for the positive review as well as the suggestion. That's a feature that has been planned from the beginning, and will be available in an upcoming release. Appreciate the support!

## Frequently asked questions about MetaLog

### What is MetaLog used for?

MetaLog is a utility for film photographers to log detailed settings and locations for each photo taken. It also functions as an equipment inventory to track cameras and lenses.

### How much does MetaLog cost?

MetaLog is a paid app, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### What devices does MetaLog support?

MetaLog is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is MetaLog updated?

The latest version of MetaLog was updated on February 26, 2025, indicating active development and support from the developer.

### Can I export my logged data from MetaLog?

Yes, MetaLog allows you to export all your logged data in a convenient CSV file format, making it easy to use for cataloging or post-processing.

### Does MetaLog have ads?

No, MetaLog does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for users.

### What is the age rating for MetaLog?

MetaLog has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in photography.

### How does MetaLog help manage film rolls?

MetaLog allows you to see all your added film rolls at a glance, including load/unload dates and the number of frames added, helping you track which rolls are currently in use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.3 — 2026-06-23

Implemented a new function at startup which searches for and repairs any missing/malformed data in the catalog. A few users have been experiencing crashes on startup, and this should alleviate most if not all of those issues.

### 3.1.2 — 2026-06-19

Fixed bug causing Liquid Glass updates preventing display of innermost swipe actions (most noticeable when trying to unload/reload film rolls)

### 3.1.1 — 2025-02-26

Fixed a bug which prevented the "Save" button on the "Add Frame" view from being enabled under certain circumstances.

### 3.1 — 2025-02-19

- Expanded debugging to provide substantially more information in the form of a compressed "support bundle" when exporting for troubleshooting
- Fixed a bug which prevented the "Save" button from activating when modifying accessories on an existing frame

### 3.0.1 — 2024-11-20

This is a minor maintenance release which fixes an incorrect build included in 3.0.0.

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