Comparison

Metadata vs Tagalong

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

Head to head
About

Metadata

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
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Metadata is the modern photo metadata viewer for photographers, creators and visual professionals. Import an image from Photos or Files and instantly discover the hidden information behind your photos. Explore detailed EXIF data, camera settings, image dimensions, DPI, file size, lens details, location information and more — all displayed in a beautiful interface designed for creative workflows. Whether you shoot on iPhone, DSLR, mirrorless cameras or create artwork in professional editing apps, Metadata helps you inspect, analyse and better understand your images. Perfect for: • Photographers • Designers • Content creators • Social media professionals • Digital artists • Print studios • Creative agencies FEATURES • View detailed photo metadata and EXIF information • Inspect ISO, aperture, exposure, focal length and lens details • See image dimensions, DPI, colour profile and file size • View device and location information stored in photos • Import images from Photos, Files and other apps • Drag and Drop support for fast professional workflows • Fast, elegant and modern design • Optimised for creators and creative professionals METADATA PRO Unlock advanced creative tools with Metadata Pro: • Extract text directly from photos using on-device text recognition • Copy and share recognised text instantly • Access advanced photography metadata and camera information • Calculate print sizes with the built-in DPI calculator • Check image dimensions for print and production workflows From analysing exported artwork to checking professional camera settings before print, Metadata gives creators a powerful way to inspect and understand their images anywhere. - Subscription Details - Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off 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 your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Price may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://smudge.app/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://smudge.app/app-terms

About

Tagalong

Features
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Some of your photos aren't on the map. The ones friends sent you. The ones from your camera. The ones you took with Location Services switched off. Tagalong finds them, works out where they were taken, and restores the location automatically. HOW IT WORKS Tagalong scans your library for photos with no location, then compares each one against the photos you already have — matching what's in the image and when it was taken. It groups the results by place, shows you the map, and you accept with a tap. WHERE THE GAPS COME FROM • Photos sent over messaging apps — most strip location before sending • Photos imported from a DSLR, mirrorless or action camera with no GPS • Scanned prints and old family albums • Travel photos taken with Location Services switched off WHY IT MATTERS A photo with no location never appears on your Places map. It's skipped by Memories and Trips. And it doesn't turn up when you search for the city you were in. Tagalong closes those gaps, so every memory is back where it belongs. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos are analysed entirely on your iPhone, using Apple's on-device Vision framework. They are never uploaded, never sent to a server, and never seen by anyone but you. Tagalong writes the location into the photo's existing EXIF metadata — it never re-encodes or compresses the original image. FREE TO TRY Scan your whole library for free and see exactly how many photos are missing a location. Your first 100 fixes are free. Tagalong Pro unlocks unlimited fixes, either as a yearly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metadata4 screens
Tagalong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tagalong at every 3 weeks against Metadata's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Metadata sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Tagalong sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metadata ships an update every 4 months, Tagalong every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Metadata versus Tagalong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadataTagalong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (222 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings222 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.426.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas CoomerDan Eden

Bugs and requests

Metadata

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App consistently does not work
  • Not working iOS 14
  • Frozen, stopped working
  • Metadata is missing
  • No geotagging available
Show 6 more
  • Does not show data
  • Metadata not accurate
  • No location and no device info
  • Wrong location data or no location
  • Cannot decode DPI for some pictures
  • App is unusable

Requested features

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

Tagalong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metadata

Subscriptions1
  • Metadata Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
2 purchases

Tagalong

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tagalong Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Metadata free?
Metadata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tagalong free?
Tagalong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metadata or Tagalong have ads?
Neither Metadata nor Tagalong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metadata or Tagalong?
Metadata ships an update every 4 months, and Tagalong every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metadata was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tagalong on October 31, 2026.

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