Comparison

MetaLog vs ExiFilm

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

Head to head
About

MetaLog

This app helps film photographers meticulously record and log photo settings, locations, and equipment details. It offers a simple interface for tracking film rolls, individual shots, and managing your camera gear for cataloging or post-processing.

Highlights
  • Log film roll details (load/unload dates, frames)
  • Record photo settings (lens, aperture, shutter speed, location)
  • Intelligent pre-fill and filtering for quick logging
  • Manage multiple film rolls and cameras
  • Pinpoint photo locations on a map
  • Export logged data as CSV
  • Create a gear inventory with camera/lens details
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Are you a meticulous film photographer that prefers to record settings/locations for the film photos that you take? Are you looking for a simple and easy to use app for tracking and logging that information? Are you tired of the buggy, crash-prone, or convoluted photo logging apps currently available? I happen to be all of those things. Which is why I developed MetaLog. MetaLog is a simple yet powerful data logging utility for photographers who want to quickly record photo metadata for photo cataloging or EXIF tagging during post-processing. In addition to keeping track of the settings for each photo, MetaLog can also act as an equipment inventory for your gear. Feature Highlights: • See all of your added film rolls at a glance, including the number of frames added to each roll, as well as load/unload dates to show which rolls are still in use. • Quickly log settings for each photo including date, lens, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, as well as location coordinates, accessories, and notes about the shot. • Intelligent pre-fill and filtering for dates, locations, and equipment, making adding new frames a snap. • Easily manage multiple rolls loaded into multiple cameras simultaneously. • Pinpoint photo locations with a simple and familiar pinch-and-zoom map interface. • Export all logged data as convenient CSV files. • Gear pages can record camera and lens models as well as serial numbers, allowing for a complete gear inventory that's handy for tracking and insurance.

About

ExiFilm

Features
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ExiFilm records the missing Exif data for film photography. Designed for film photographers, this app helps you track, organize, and enhance your photography experience. Main features: - Reference Photos: Take digital reference shots with your phone to remember each frame you capture on film. - Location Tracking: Automatically record where you took each photo for later geotagging. - Photography Notes: Document camera settings, creative ideas, and shooting conditions for each frame. - Metadata Management: After developing and scanning your film, import your photos and ExiFilm will help you apply all your metadata as Exif. - Equipment Library: Maintain a detailed catalog of your cameras and lenses.

Screenshots

MetaLog4 screens
ExiFilm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ExiFilm at Free against MetaLog's $0.99. MetaLog's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On 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

ExiFilm is free to download; MetaLog costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, ExiFilm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MetaLog versus ExiFilm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaLogExiFilm
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher CurzioSicheng Chen

In-app purchases

None

MetaLog

No in-app purchases

None

ExiFilm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetaLog free?
MetaLog costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExiFilm free?
ExiFilm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetaLog or ExiFilm have ads?
Neither MetaLog nor ExiFilm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaLog or ExiFilm?
MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and ExiFilm every 3 months. Most recently, MetaLog was updated on October 13, 2026 and ExiFilm on October 7, 2026.

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