EXIFer Pro vs Meta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXIFer Pro
Capture photos and videos with embedded date, time, GPS coordinates, and custom watermarks. Verify the originality of your media with secure hashing and an online verifier. Designed for professional evidence capture in various field applications.
- On-frame date/time stamping
- GPS coordinates and address overlay
- Map overlay snapshot
- Speed overlay (mph/kmh)
- Custom text watermark
- SHA-256 manifest for verification
- Field-ready camera controls
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EXIFer Pro — Timestamped EXIF & GPS Evidence Camera EXIFer Pro is a professional timestamped EXIF and GPS camera designed for evidence capture, documentation, inspections, and field work. Capture photos and video with verifiable metadata, on-frame timestamps, GPS coordinates, maps, speed, addresses, custom text, and your own branding. Capture Evidence With Verifiable Metadata Every capture can include detailed EXIF, TIFF, and GPS metadata along with a SHA-256 verification manifest, helping you preserve and verify the integrity of your captured media. Verify captured files by hashing them yourself or upload the files and manifest to the EXIFer Pro online verifier: https://exifer.midstate.agency/exifer-verifier Timestamp, GPS & Location Overlays Capture and document important details directly on your media: • Date and time timestamp • GPS coordinates • Optional street address • Map overlay snapshot • Speed overlay in MPH or KM/H • Custom text overlays • Custom JPG, PNG, or GIF watermark • Your logo or branding on captured media Professional Camera Controls EXIFer Pro gives you practical camera controls designed for real-world field use: • 1x–5x pinch or slider zoom • Front and rear camera switching • Flash, torch, and strobe controls • Volume-button shutter and recording • Draggable and collapsible minimap • Camera grid • Level indicator • Customizable camera and capture settings Organize & Export Your Evidence Manage captured media directly from the built-in gallery: • Browse and select captures • Select all or delete multiple items • Share and export media • Save directly to Photos • Verify captures • Confirmation notifications for important actions • Automatic gallery cleanup when captured items are no longer available Built for Field & Professional Documentation EXIFer Pro is designed for professionals and individuals who need reliable photo, video, timestamp, GPS, and metadata documentation in the field. Useful for: • Investigators • Process Servers • Security Personnel • Inspectors • Property Managers • Landlords • Tenants • Motorists • Delivery Drivers • Construction Professionals • Contractors and Tradespeople • Field Service Workers • Documentation and Evidence Collection Capture it. Timestamp it. Locate it. Verify it. EXIFer Pro puts professional EXIF, GPS, timestamp, evidence, and verification tools directly in your camera.
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 in-app purchases: EXIFer Pro at none against Meta's 3. Meta's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
EXIFer Pro costs $1.99 and Meta $0.99 up front. Meta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EXIFer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
EXIFer Pro ships an update every 5 months, Meta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXIFer Pro | Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Seth Farrington18896201822 | JAMSoft Inc |
In-app purchases
EXIFer Pro
No in-app purchases
Meta
- MetaPhoto Pro$2.991 Month
- MetaPhoto Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- MetaPhoto Pro (Lifetime)$49.99









