Comparison

meta360 vs Exif Metadata

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

meta360

Easily add 360-degree photo metadata to your images with a single click. This ensures your spherical photos are correctly recognized on platforms like Facebook and Google Photos. Recover or add essential metadata lost through editing.

Highlights
  • Add 360 photo metadata
  • One-click processing
  • Facebook 360 photo support
  • Google Photos 360 support
  • Metadata recovery
  • Standard 360 format support
Features
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This app enables your photos to be recognized as 360 photos on Facebook / GooglePhotos etc. The metadata for 360 photos which can be easily removed by photo editing app is recovered/added with one click. The processed photos are recognized as 360 photos on various 360 services. Please make sure that your images are fully 360 degree and leveled (straightened). The metadata follows the most standard 360 format (Google Photosphere XMP).

About

Exif Metadata

Easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your photos. Protect your privacy by stripping personal data before sharing images online. This tool is essential for photographers and everyday users alike.

Highlights
  • View Exif metadata
  • Edit Exif metadata
  • Remove Exif metadata
  • Bulk edit metadata
  • Filter photos
  • Photo extension
Features
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Exif Metadata lets you quickly and easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your iPhone and iPad photos. It is a must-have tool for serious photographers and casual iPhoneographers alike. 10 reasons to use Exif Metadata: - It's free to try - View, edit, or remove Exif metadata on the fly - View, edit, or remove location data from your photos - Bulk edit multiple photos at the same time - Filter photos missing location or metadata - Your photos are processed on device and never sent to a server - Extension lets you view metadata directly from the Photos app - Works on both iPhone and iPad - Supports Dark Mode - Highly rated with an average of 4.5 stars REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL USERS "Still the best app for editing Exif metadata." -- by iPad User 0222 "As a conscientious parent, I am reluctant to share photos of my children on-line. This app clears any personal data and eases my concerns. Plus it is very straight forward and easy to use." -- by T puffin "This app is perfect in its simplicity. It’s the only exif app i have found which allows you to view metadata within the camera roll - awesome!" -- by Fshhshsns "EXIF Metadata does exactly what it says it will do. It’s extremely easy to use and the customer support is great. The inexpensive lifetime Pro version is worth every penny." -- by Apple TV Fan "Very clean interface, does its job very well. If you want to bulk update the metadata on a collection of photos (eg imported from somewhere else) this is your solution. Highly recommend." -- by JT Player FEATURES SPOTLIGHT View Exif metadata: - View basic photo information at a glance - View 50+ metadata tags - View location data such as GPS data, address, map location Edit Exif metadata: - Edit aperture, exposure, date, time, author, description, copyright, and more - Edit geotags or spoof location Filter photos: - Pro users can filter photos missing location and Exif metadata Remove Exif metadata: - Remove GPS location data independently of other Exif data - Remove all metadata at once Bulk edit metadata: - Pro users can edit metadata of multiple photos at once Clean & simple design: - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Supports Dark Mode Photo extension: - Access metadata of your photos directly from the Photos app Protect your privacy: - Easily share photos online without any metadata This app works with: - All photos in your iPhone or iPad camera roll, except ProRAW photos - Photos in iCloud Photo Library - Photos in Photo Stream Exif Metadata Pro: The Pro version of Exif Metadata can be purchased via an annual subscription or one-time payment to remove ads and gain the ability to edit metadata for multiple photos at once. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews every year unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.sixstarapps.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.sixstarapps.com/privacy/ HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? If you have any question about the app, or need help about something, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.SixStarApps.com. We’ll be happy to help!

Screenshots

meta3603 screens
Exif Metadata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exif Metadata at Free against meta360's $3.99. Exif Metadata also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). meta360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Exif Metadata is free to download; meta360 costs $3.99 up front. Exif Metadata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. meta360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exif Metadata holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exif Metadata has 6K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of meta360's written reviews are positive against 42% of Exif Metadata's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

meta360 ships an update every 4 months, Exif Metadata fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
meta360 versus Exif Metadata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermeta360Exif Metadata
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.4 (30 ratings)4.6 (6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews41.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings306K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoichi HirotaNew Marketing Lab, Inc

Customer experience

meta360

All ratings30 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.0%

Exif Metadata

All ratings6,018 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative49.7%

Bugs and requests

meta360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Exif Metadata

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening folders
  • Doesn't always save metadata changes
  • Fails to remove all metadata (e.g. date/time)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch editing for multiple photos
  • Support for video metadata editing
  • Easier photo selection (by folder, date, etc.)
  • More detailed EXIF data editing

In-app purchases

None

meta360

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Exif Metadata

Subscriptions2
  • Exif Metadata Pro (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Exif Metadata Pro (annual)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exif Metadata Pro (lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is meta360 free?
meta360 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exif Metadata free?
Exif Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, meta360 or Exif Metadata?
Exif Metadata is rated higher. meta360 averages 1.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Exif Metadata averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.
Do meta360 or Exif Metadata have ads?
Exif Metadata shows ads; meta360 does not.
Which is updated more often, meta360 or Exif Metadata?
meta360 ships an update every 4 months, and Exif Metadata fortnightly. Most recently, meta360 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Exif Metadata on October 17, 2026.

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