Comparison

MetadataFx vs Plei

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

Head to head
About

MetadataFx

Easily correct and manage metadata for your photos and videos. Fix timestamps, add or remove location data, and inspect all EXIF and GPS information. Preserve your memories with confidence.

Highlights
  • Correct timestamps
  • Manage location data
  • Full video metadata support
  • Inspect EXIF and GPS data
  • Batch editing (Pro feature)
Features
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Your photos and videos hold your most important memories, but their data can be wrong. A scanned family photo dated yesterday? A vacation video with no location? MetadataFx gives you the power to easily correct this information for your entire media library. Our advanced processing engine is designed to be non-destructive. We safely edit only the metadata you specify, perfectly preserving every other part of your file—including the crucial video portion of your Live Photos. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - Correct Timestamps: Easily change the date and time on any photo or video. Ideal for fixing time zones after a trip or dating scanned analogue photos. - Manage Location Data: Add a precise GPS location to a photo that's missing one using a simple map interface. For privacy, you can also remove location data completely before sharing. - Full Video Support: MetadataFx is one of the few apps that properly reads and writes metadata for videos, giving you complete control over your entire library. - Inspect Your Data: View a comprehensive list of all metadata (EXIF, TIFF, GPS) stored within your files. UNLOCK METADATAFX PRO: Experience true efficiency with Batch Editing. Upgrade to select unlimited photos and videos to modify them all in a single operation. Stop editing one by one and organize your entire library in minutes.

About

Plei

Features
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Plei is a clean, modern IPTV and media player for the playlists you already own. Bring your own M3U/IPTV lists or direct stream URLs and Plei plays them — nothing more, nothing less. Plei does not provide, host, or distribute any content. You are in full control: import the sources you have the right to use, and enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free playback experience. FEATURES • Compatible with M3U playlists from your IPTV provider • Play your IPTV (M3U) playlists with an organized, searchable library • Import your own M3U playlists by URL or file • Add a list with a server address, user name and password • Add direct stream URLs in seconds • List or grid view with cover art • Organized library with categories from your own lists, with search • Continue watching: resume your videos right where you left off • Movies and series: filter by type; series are grouped by season and episode, with “Continue” • Detail pages with synopsis, year and duration when your source provides them • “Recently watched” category in every list • Account details for server lists: expiry date and connections in use • Fast search across your items • Universal playback engine (VLC): HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, MKV and more • Screen mirroring to your Apple TV (AirPlay) • Picture in Picture (Premium) • Playback history and favorites • 8 languages with automatic detection • Minimalist, distraction-free design PLEI PREMIUM Unlock the full player with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever: • Unlimited playlists • Extended history (up to 50 items) • Picture in Picture • Adjustable playback speed (up to 2×) • Sleep timer • Program guide: what is on now for each stream, plus the day’s schedule • Earlier programmes: when your source keeps them, watch an aired programme from its start A 7-day free trial is included so you can try everything before deciding. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Plei is just a player. It comes with no channels, no media library, and no preloaded sources. You are responsible for the playlists and media you import and play, and for having the right to access them. PRIVACY Plei does not require an account and does not collect your playlists. Your sources stay on your device.

Screenshots

MetadataFx4 screens
Plei4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plei at 15.1 against MetadataFx's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MetadataFx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetadataFx ships an update fortnightly, Plei every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MetadataFx versus Plei: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadataFxPlei
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEduardo AlmeidaManel Auge

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MetadataFx

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Plei

One-time1
  • Plei Premium$3.99

Questions

Is MetadataFx free?
MetadataFx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plei free?
Plei is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MetadataFx or Plei have ads?
Neither MetadataFx nor Plei shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetadataFx or Plei?
MetadataFx ships an update fortnightly, and Plei every 9 days. Most recently, MetadataFx was updated on October 26, 2026 and Plei on October 25, 2026.

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