Comparison

MetaX vs Motion2Live

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

Head to head
About

MetaX

Edit and remove photo metadata like EXIF and GPS data. This tool allows for precise modification of capture dates and camera information, or complete removal of sensitive details before sharing. All processing is done locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Inspect EXIF, TIFF, and GPS metadata
  • Modify capture dates and GPS coordinates
  • Remove sensitive metadata
  • Overwrite original or save new copy
  • Organize edited photos in a dedicated album
  • Local processing for privacy
Features
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Take full control of your photo metadata. MetaX is a clean, powerful tool designed for photographers and privacy-conscious users. Inspect detailed EXIF data, correct timestamps and locations, or remove metadata entirely before sharing, all within an intuitive, distraction-free interface. What you can do with MetaX: • Deep Inspection: Access comprehensive EXIF, TIFF, and GPS metadata. • Precision Editor: Modify capture dates, GPS coordinates, and camera information. • Privacy Clean: Instantly remove sensitive metadata with a single tap. • Smart Saving: Choose to overwrite the original or save a new copy. • MetaX Album: Edited photos are automatically organized in a dedicated album. • Secure & Local: All processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded. • Universal Design: Fully optimized for iPhone and iPad in any orientation.

About

Motion2Live

Easily convert Android motion photos into iOS Live Photos, extract video clips, or create animated GIFs. Preserve precious moments with sound and motion for seamless sharing across platforms. All conversions happen locally on your device for enhanced privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Convert motion photos to iOS Live Photos
  • Extract video clips from motion photos
  • Generate animated GIFs
  • Offline conversion for privacy
  • Supports various Android motion photo formats
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Are you tired of capturing incredible motion photos on your Android device, only to have them turn into static images when you share them with iPhone users? Motion2Live is the seamless solution you've been waiting for! We believe every shutter click captures a precious moment. From a child's adorable giggle to a pet's playful antics, or a breathtaking, fleeting travel scene – motion photos uniquely preserve these vibrant memories. Yet, cross-platform compatibility has long been a frustrating hurdle. Motion2Live Key Features: Convert to Live Photo: Effortlessly transform motion photos taken on your Android device into native iOS Live Photos. Now, your iPhone-owning friends and family can long-press to relive the full moment, complete with sound and motion. Extract Video: Easily pull out video clips from your motion photos, perfect for editing or sharing across any platform. Generate GIF: Convert your motion photos into fun, shareable animated GIFs with a single tap, making social media sharing and chats more engaging. Offline Conversion: All conversions happen locally on your device, ensuring your privacy and data security without needing an internet connection. Smart Compatibility: Advanced recognition technology supports various Android motion photo formats, guaranteeing high conversion success rates and quality. Why Choose Motion2Live? End Compatibility Headaches: Say goodbye to the frustration of Android motion photos becoming static on iOS. Sharing is now smooth and simple. Preserve Every Moment: Never miss the full story behind your photos. Every picture gains life and vibrancy. Simple & Intuitive: A user-friendly interface makes conversion and sharing a breeze in just a few steps. Privacy & Security: Your photos are processed on your device, never uploaded to the cloud. Ongoing Support: We're committed to delivering the best user experience and will continue to optimize and add new features. Download Motion2Live now and let your motion photos truly come alive on iPhone, allowing you to share those vivid, unforgettable moments anytime, anywhere!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MetaX at Free against Motion2Live's $0.99. MetaX also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). Motion2Live's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

MetaX is free to download; Motion2Live costs $0.99 up front. MetaX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Motion2Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motion2Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetaX has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MetaX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Motion2Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaX ships an update monthly, Motion2Live every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MetaX versus Motion2Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaXMotion2Live
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuhan Chen劲阳 沈

Customer experience

MetaX

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Motion2Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MetaX

One-time2
  • Apple Juice$0.99
  • Apple Pie$3.99
None

Motion2Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetaX free?
MetaX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motion2Live free?
Motion2Live costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MetaX or Motion2Live?
Motion2Live is rated higher. MetaX averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Motion2Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MetaX or Motion2Live have ads?
Neither MetaX nor Motion2Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaX or Motion2Live?
MetaX ships an update monthly, and Motion2Live every 5 months. Most recently, MetaX was updated on June 1, 2026 and Motion2Live on September 21, 2026.

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