Comparison

Metadata Remover 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 Remover

This app removes hidden metadata, including GPS location, camera details, and timestamps, from your photos before sharing. It allows for batch processing of multiple images while preserving photo quality, ensuring your personal information remains private.

Highlights
  • Remove GPS location data
  • Strip camera and device information
  • Clean timestamps and identifying metadata
  • Process multiple photos simultaneously
  • Maintain original photo quality
  • Works with all photo formats
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Photos often record more than you can see: the exact spot where you took them, the time to the second and the phone you used. Post one or send it to a friend, and all of that goes with it. Erado shows you what's in each photo and video, then makes a clean copy you can share. Your originals stay as they are. WHAT ERADO FINDS • Location, shown on a map with the place name and coordinates • Phone model, lens and software version • The date and time it was taken, with your time zone • Camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO • Every EXIF, GPS, TIFF and QuickTime tag, if you want the full list CLEAN COPIES • Remove location, device, date and camera details in one tap • Copies keep their original format, and JPEGs aren't recompressed • Videos are cleaned without re-encoding (Erado Pro) • Each copy is checked before you share it SHARE OR SAVE • Share to messages, email or social apps • Save to Photos • Export to Files PRIVACY • Erado never uploads your photos. Checking and cleaning happen on your iPhone. • No account needed • You choose which photos to check, so Erado doesn't need access to your whole library • Erado collects anonymous usage counts, never your photos or their details FREE AND PRO Checking photos is always free, and you can make 3 clean copies for free. Erado Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It adds unlimited clean copies and videos. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 Remover4 screens
Meta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metadata Remover at Free against Meta's $0.99. Metadata Remover also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). Meta's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On 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

Metadata Remover is free to download; Meta costs $0.99 up front. Metadata Remover sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Remover ships an update daily, Meta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Metadata Remover versus Meta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetadata RemoverMeta
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGruffydd JohnstonJAMSoft Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metadata Remover

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
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 Remover free?
Metadata Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meta free?
Meta costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Metadata Remover or Meta have ads?
Neither Metadata Remover nor Meta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metadata Remover or Meta?
Metadata Remover ships an update daily, and Meta monthly. Most recently, Metadata Remover was updated on October 24, 2026 and Meta on October 28, 2026.

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