F8 Frame vs Meta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable photo borders
- EXIF camera data display
- Signature and text watermarks
- Save and reuse presets
- Batch export functionality
- Local photo processing
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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.
Meta
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
F8 Frame ships an update every 3 weeks, Meta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | F8 Frame | Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | 江宾 武 | JAMSoft Inc |
In-app purchases
F8 Frame
- Annual Pro$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$9.99
Meta
- MetaPhoto Pro$2.991 Month
- MetaPhoto Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- MetaPhoto Pro (Lifetime)$49.99









