MetaX vs soloc
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.
soloc
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Made for Photographers on the Move Geotagging: Automatically syncs location data for every shot, from urban streets to remote adventures. Connectivity: Bluetooth background sync. Free to download. Includes a 3-day free trial. Location syncing requires a one-time in-app purchase. Without purchase, location syncing is unavailable. *This app is NOT associated with the SONY Corporation*
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: soloc at every 8 days against MetaX's monthly. MetaX's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. MetaX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and soloc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MetaX ships an update monthly, soloc every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaX | soloc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuhan Chen | 海芸 曾 |
In-app purchases
MetaX
- Apple Juice$0.99
- Apple Pie$3.99
soloc
- Standard License$4.99
