Comparison

EXIFer Pro vs Meta

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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

EXIFer Pro4 screens
Meta4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXIFer Pro ships an update every 5 months, Meta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EXIFer Pro versus Meta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXIFer ProMeta
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSeth Farrington18896201822JAMSoft Inc

In-app purchases

None

EXIFer Pro

No in-app purchases

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 EXIFer Pro free?
EXIFer Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meta free?
Meta costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do EXIFer Pro or Meta have ads?
Neither EXIFer Pro nor Meta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXIFer Pro or Meta?
EXIFer Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Meta monthly. Most recently, EXIFer Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Meta on October 31, 2026.

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