# Metadata vs Panostory Pro

Metadata and Panostory Pro both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Panostory Pro's written reviews are positive against 24% of Metadata's. Panostory Pro also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.4). Metadata's advantage is ratings volume (222 vs 22) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metadata sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Panostory Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Metadata against 4.1 for Panostory Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metadata has 222 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Metadata's written reviews are positive against 71% of Panostory Pro's.

Metadata ships an update every 4 months, Panostory Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metadata | Panostory Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metadata/id1214626608/reviews) | **[4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panostory-pro-collage-maker/id1297275093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **18** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Coomer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006451481) | [锐 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078488615) |

## What reviewers say

### Metadata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metadata/id1214626608)

View detailed information about your photos, including measurements, DPI, file size, location, and device details. Unlock advanced photography data and text extraction with a subscription.

**Highlights:** View image measurements, DPI, file size, location, and device info, Drag and drop image import on iPad, Extract and copy text from photos, View advanced photography data (aperture, ISO, lens details), Print size calculator using DPI

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metadata Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised (for some)
- 👍 Helpful for seeing photo info
- 👍 Developer fixes bugs regularly
- 👍 Good file size app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 No location data
- 🐛 Missing expected features
- 🐛 Modifies pictures negatively
- 🐛 Useless clutter

**Reported bugs**

- App consistently does not work
- Not working iOS 14
- Frozen, stopped working
- Metadata is missing
- No geotagging available

**Requested features**

- Sharing photos without location data
- Editing metadata
- Option to choose Google Maps
- Add as an Extension for Photos/Share Button


### Panostory Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panostory-pro-collage-maker/id1297275093)

Create personalized photo collages, widgets, and wallpapers with various layout styles. Stitch multiple images together, cut pictures with shape masks, and even take video screenshots. Share your creations easily to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Photo widget for home screen, Multiple collage layout styles, Stitch photos horizontally, vertically, or in a grid, Cut pictures with shape masks, Take frame screenshots from videos, Create custom wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $16.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metadata free?

Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Panostory Pro free?

Panostory Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metadata or Panostory Pro?

Panostory Pro is rated higher. Metadata averages 4.0 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Panostory Pro averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do Metadata or Panostory Pro have ads?

Neither Metadata nor Panostory Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metadata or Panostory Pro?

Metadata ships an update every 4 months, and Panostory Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Metadata was updated on November 2, 2026 and Panostory Pro on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*