Comparison

MediaInfo vs Authmeister

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

Head to head
About

MediaInfo

This app provides a unified display of technical and tag data for video and audio files. It can read numerous formats and present information in various ways, including text, tree, XML, JSON, and EBUCore exports. It also integrates with the shell for easy file analysis.

Highlights
  • Unified technical and tag data display
  • Supports numerous video and audio formats
  • Information export in text, XML, JSON, EBUCore
  • Multiple display formats (text, tree)
  • Shell integration (drag 'n' drop, context menu)
Features
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MediaInfo is a convenient unified display of the most relevant technical and tag data for video and audio files. The MediaInfo data display includes: - Container: format, profile, commercial name of the format, duration, overall bit rate, writing application and library, title, author, director, album, track number, date... - Video: format, codec id, aspect, frame rate, bit rate, color space, chroma subsampling, bit depth, scan type, scan order... - Audio: format, codec id, sample rate, channels, bit depth, bit rate, language... - Subtitles: format, codec id, language of subtitle... - Chapters: count of chapters, list of chapters... The MediaInfo analyticals includes: - Container: MPEG-4, QuickTime, Matroska, AVI, MPEG-PS (including unprotected DVD), MPEG-TS (including unprotected Blu-ray), MXF, GXF, LXF, WMV, FLV, Real... - Tags: Id3v1, Id3v2, Vorbis comments, APE tags... - Video: MPEG-1/2 Video, H.263, MPEG-4 Visual (including DivX, XviD), H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC... - Audio: MPEG Audio (including MP3), AC-3, E-AC-3, AC-4, DTS, AAC, xHE-AAC, MPEG-H 3D Audio, Dolby E, AES3, FLAC, PCM... - Subtitles: CEA-608, CEA-708, DTVCC, SCTE-20, SCTE-128, ATSC/53, CDP, DVB Subtitle, Teletext, SRT, SSA, ASS, SAMI... MediaInfo features include: - Read many video and audio file formats - View information in different formats (text, tree) - Export information as text, XML, JSON, EBUCore... - Graphical user interface, command line interface, or library (.dylib) versions available (command line interface and library versions are available separately, free of charge, on the editor website) - Integrate with the shell (drag 'n' drop, and Context menu) Some frequently asked questions can be found at http://mediaarea.net/MediaInfo/Support/FAQ

About

Authmeister

Features
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Universal Authmeister supports both TOTP and HOTP algorithms, making it compatible with a wide range of services. Apple Watch Authmeister has an Apple Watch app: see your codes on your wrist with a countdown, get the next HOTP code with one tap, and open passwords you choose to send to the watch. Add the Authmeister complication to your watch face to see a code at a glance. On iPhone, add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Backup-Friendly Securely store your OTP accounts and passwords in your preferred backup location — Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or locally — so you never lose access. Secure All stored accounts and passwords are protected with AES encryption, keeping your sensitive data safe. User-Friendly Authmeister features a clean Material 3 interface with a modern, intuitive experience. Themes Choose between light, dark, and system themes to make Authmeister look and feel the way you prefer. Open & Flexible Authmeister supports the otpauth-migration URI standard, making it easy to import and export accounts to and from Google Authenticator. Switch platforms seamlessly without hassle.

Screenshots

MediaInfo2 screens
Authmeister4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authmeister at none against MediaInfo's 2. Authmeister also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). MediaInfo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). On price, ads 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. MediaInfo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Authmeister asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaInfo ships an update every 3 months, Authmeister every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MediaInfo versus Authmeister: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaInfoAuthmeister
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMediaArea.netIvan Kopylov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MediaInfo

One-time2
  • More features (yearly)$2.99
  • More features (lifetime)$7.99
None

Authmeister

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediaInfo free?
MediaInfo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authmeister free?
Authmeister is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MediaInfo or Authmeister have ads?
Neither MediaInfo nor Authmeister shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaInfo or Authmeister?
MediaInfo ships an update every 3 months, and Authmeister every 3 weeks. Most recently, MediaInfo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Authmeister on October 25, 2026.

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