MetaX vs EXIF Metadata Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
EXIF Metadata Studio
Unlock and edit hidden data within your photos. This tool allows you to modify over 60 metadata fields, remove location data, and even analyze AI-generated images. It's designed for photographers and privacy-conscious users.
- Edit 60+ EXIF, IPTC, and TIFF metadata fields
- Remove GPS location data
- Analyze AI-generated image parameters
- Detect AI image sources
- Edit GPS coordinates and geotagging
- Copy/paste metadata between photos
- Export metadata as JSON or CSV
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Unlock the hidden data in your photos with a powerful, professional-grade metadata tool. EXIF Metadata Studio is not just a viewer; it is a professional-grade editor, privacy shield, and AI detection tool all in one. Whether you are a photographer managing copyright, a developer analyzing image data, or a privacy-conscious user removing GPS tracking, this app puts you in full control. Pro Metadata Editor (60+ Fields) Edit and correct over 60+ technical tags. Perfect for organizing your library or fixing scanner errors. • Dates & Time: Fix incorrect "Date Taken" or "Date Digitized" timestamps. • Camera Data: Edit ISO, Aperture (F-Number), Shutter Speed, Focal Length, and Lens Model. • IPTC & Copyright: Add your Author Name, Copyright, Description, Title, and Keywords/Tags to protect your work. • TIFF Data: Modify Camera Make, Model, and Software fields. Advanced AI Image Detection (Unique Feature) Unlike standard EXIF viewers, EXIF Metadata Studio deeply analyzes AI-generated images. • View Generation Parameters: See the exact Prompt, Negative Prompt, Seed, Model, Sampler, Steps, CFG Scale, and Clip Skip used to create the image. • Detect AI Sources: Automatically identify if an image contains digital generation signatures. • PNG Text Chunks: Read raw text chunks embedded in PNG files. Privacy & Location Remover Your photos can reveal exactly where you live or work. • Remove GPS: Strip location data in one tap before sharing on social media. • Total Clean: Remove all metadata (EXIF, TIFF, IPTC) to export a safe, clean file. • No Tracking: All processing happens offline on your device. We collect no data. GPS Map Editor & Geotagging Don't just delete location data—fix it with precision. • Interactive Map Picker: Drag a pin on the map to set a new location for your photos. • Edit Coordinates: Manually adjust Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, and Heading (Image Direction). • Address Lookup: Automatically sees the reverse-geocoded address (City, Country) for any pinned location. Professional Workflow Tools Built for power users who need speed. • Copy & Paste Metadata: Copy full metadata from one photo and apply it to another in seconds. • Export Data: Export metadata reports as JSON or CSV files for external analysis. • Multi-Format Support: Full read/write support for HEIC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and RAW formats. • Visual Inspector: View technical specs like Depth (8-bit/16-bit), Color Model (RGB), DPI, and Resolution. Download EXIF Metadata Studio today and see exactly what your images are carrying! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exifstudio.atakanapan.com/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EXIF Metadata Studio at 5.0 against MetaX's 4.1. MetaX's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MetaX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and EXIF Metadata Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EXIF Metadata Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.
MetaX ships an update monthly, EXIF Metadata Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaX | EXIF Metadata Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuhan Chen | Atakan Apan |
Customer experience
MetaX
EXIF Metadata Studio
In-app purchases
MetaX
- Apple Juice$0.99
- Apple Pie$3.99
EXIF Metadata Studio
- EXIF Studio PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
- EXIF Studio PRO Yearly$7.991 Year
- EXIF Studio PRO Lifetime$12.99
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