Comparison

F8 Frame vs Meta

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

Head to head
About

F8 Frame

Easily add custom borders, EXIF camera data, and watermarks to your photos. Save your designs as presets for consistent presentation across social media, client previews, and portfolios. Batch export is available with a Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Customizable photo borders
  • EXIF camera data display
  • Signature and text watermarks
  • Save and reuse presets
  • Batch export functionality
  • Local photo processing
Features
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Add clean photo borders, EXIF camera details and your own signature. Save the look as a preset and use it again for your next photo series. F8 Frame helps you prepare a consistent presentation for social posts, client previews and photography portfolios. BORDERS THAT FIT YOUR PHOTO - Choose full borders, a bottom border or a borderless layout, with adjustable width and color. - Fit ratios such as 1:1, 4:5, 3:2 and 16:9 by adding space without cropping the photo. - Refine the finish with inner borders, rounded corners and adjustable shadows. SHOW THE STORY BEHIND THE SHOT - Display camera brand logos, camera and lens models, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and capture date. - Choose the EXIF fields to show and edit the text displayed on the image. - Select fonts for shooting details and signatures, with adjustable size, color and position. - Place a custom text watermark on the photo or in the info bar. Adjust opacity when the watermark is on the photo. SAVE YOUR STYLE, REUSE IT - Save border, text, signature and EXIF display settings as named presets. - Sync presets across iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud using the same Apple Account. - Apply a consistent style to multiple photos and batch export with Pro. PROCESS PHOTOS ON YOUR DEVICE Framing and export happen locally. F8 Frame does not upload your photos; presets sync through iCloud. Exports retain supported shooting metadata by default and remove GPS tags from the file. Location text you choose to display stays visible in the image. Save up to 3 presets for free. Pro unlocks batch export and unlimited presets, with an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase available in the app.

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

F8 Frame3 screens
Meta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: F8 Frame at Free against Meta's $0.99. F8 Frame also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On update cadence, 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

F8 Frame is free to download; Meta costs $0.99 up front. F8 Frame sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year 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

F8 Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, Meta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
F8 Frame versus Meta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF8 FrameMeta
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB13 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer江宾 武JAMSoft Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

F8 Frame

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
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 F8 Frame free?
F8 Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meta free?
Meta costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do F8 Frame or Meta have ads?
Neither F8 Frame nor Meta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F8 Frame or Meta?
F8 Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meta monthly. Most recently, F8 Frame was updated on October 30, 2026 and Meta on October 31, 2026.

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