Comparison

Metadata Engraver vs Meta

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

Head to head
About

Metadata Engraver

Enhance your photos with essential details like date, GPS coordinates, and camera settings. This app burns metadata directly onto your images, ensuring information remains intact after sharing. Ideal for professional record-keeping and preserving memories.

Highlights
  • Stamp date and time
  • Add GPS coordinates and addresses
  • Include camera settings
  • Custom text and logo watermarks
  • Live preview and drag-and-drop editing
  • Save and apply custom templates
  • Batch processing for multiple photos
Features
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Stamp the date, GPS coordinates, address and camera settings onto your photos — so the proof stays on the image after it's emailed, forwarded or screenshotted. Built for job site records, inspections, insurance claims and real estate. Metadata Engraver reads the information your camera already saved and burns it into the picture itself, entirely on your device. Create useful, consistent records for job sites, inspections, real estate, insurance, field research, travel, and everyday memories. Choose exactly which details appear and keep the original photo visible while you work. POWERFUL METADATA STAMPS - Capture date and time - GPS coordinates and readable addresses - Nearby places and landmarks when location metadata is available - Camera model, lens, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO - Custom text and logo watermarks - Optional map inset for location context AN EDITOR THAT STAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY - Live preview while you edit - Drag the overlay anywhere on the image - Pinch the photo to zoom into details - Pinch the overlay to resize it directly - Adjust font, color, alignment, padding, backdrop, opacity, and corners - Expand only the metadata fields you want to customize TEMPLATES AND BATCH WORKFLOWS Start from a ready-made design, save your own reusable templates, and apply a consistent stamp across multiple photos. PRIVACY-FOCUSED PHOTO PROCESSING Your photos are processed on your device. Metadata is read from the selected image, and location-based labels are available only when that image contains GPS information. Photos received from messaging or social apps may have their location metadata removed before they reach Metadata Engraver. Metadata Engraver Pro unlocks premium templates, automatic address tools, custom branding, unlimited custom templates, template sharing, and removal of the Metadata Engraver credit. Choose monthly, annual, or lifetime access. ______________________________________________ Metadata Engraver Pro is available as a monthly subscription ($2.99/month), an annual subscription ($19.99/year with a 3-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase ($34.99). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://metadataengraver.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://metadataengraver.com/privacy/

About

Meta

Features
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Elevate your photography with MetaPhoto. MetaPhoto is the ultimate utility for photographers who want to go beyond the surface. Whether you're a professional looking to analyze your exposure triangle or an enthusiast curious about your lens performance, MetaPhoto provides the deep technical insights you need. Key Features: Deep Metadata Inspection: View exhaustive EXIF, TIFF, and GPS data including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, lens model, and more. AI-Powered Insights: Get instant, on-device assessments of your photo's technical settings. Learn how ISO and aperture choices affected your shot. Privacy-First: Your photos never leave your device. All analysis and metadata extraction happen locally. Professional Exports: Export metadata in JSON, CSV, XMP Sidecar, or Plain Text for professional workflows. Recipe Overlays: Share your photos with their technical "recipe" (settings) elegantly overlaid. Contact Sheets: Generate professional PDF-style contact sheets for groups of photos. Native Experience: Native support for App Shortcuts, SwiftData, and the latest Apple technologies. Perfect for film photographers wanting to log digital stats, or digital pros optimizing their workflow. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://jamsoftinc.com/privacy-policy-apple

Screenshots

Metadata Engraver4 screens
Meta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metadata Engraver at Free against Meta's $0.99. Metadata Engraver also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). 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

Metadata Engraver is free to download; Meta costs $0.99 up front. Metadata Engraver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Meta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metadata Engraver ships an update weekly, Meta monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Metadata Engraver versus Meta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadata EngraverMeta
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB13 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJosh WoodJAMSoft Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Metadata Engraver

Subscriptions2
  • SiteStamp Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SiteStamp Pro Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SiteStamp Pro Lifetime$34.99
3 purchases

Meta

Subscriptions2
  • MetaPhoto Pro$2.991 Month
  • MetaPhoto Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MetaPhoto Pro (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is Metadata Engraver free?
Metadata Engraver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meta free?
Meta costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Metadata Engraver or Meta have ads?
Neither Metadata Engraver nor Meta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metadata Engraver or Meta?
Metadata Engraver ships an update weekly, and Meta monthly. Most recently, Metadata Engraver was updated on November 7, 2026 and Meta on October 31, 2026.

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