Comparison

Meta vs Exif Lens

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

Head to head
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

About

Exif Lens

Features
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Every photo tells a story — Exif Lens lets you control it. Your photos carry more data than you think. Exif Lens gives you full control over it — without ever recompressing the image. Key Features: • Everything at a Glance: View all EXIF data instantly on one screen. • Lossless by Design: Edits are written into the original file, so your photos keep their full quality. • Time Travel: Edit capture date and time in seconds. • Pinpoint Precision: Place or move photo locations on a live map. • Perfect Perspective: Adjust camera direction and compass angle. • Camera Data Control: Edit ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and lens details. • The Full Record: Edit copyright, description, comments, serial numbers, exposure compensation, and shooting modes. • Privacy Protection: Remove location, all EXIF data, or hidden XMP data with one tap. • Batch Editing: Edit location or metadata across multiple photos at once. • Filter & Sort: Find any photo instantly with advanced filters and smart sorting. • Made Yours: Choose a light, dark, or system appearance, and switch the app's language whenever you like. • Six Languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. Exif Lens Pro Viewing metadata is free. Editing and removing metadata is part of Exif Lens Pro, available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://gokhangunduz.github.io/exiflens/privacy Terms of Use: https://gokhangunduz.github.io/exiflens/terms

Screenshots

Meta4 screens
Exif Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exif Lens at Free against Meta's $0.99. Exif Lens also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Meta's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Exif Lens is free to download; Meta costs $0.99 up front. Meta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Exif Lens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meta ships an update monthly, Exif Lens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 2 level
Meta versus Exif Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaExif Lens
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMSoft IncGokhan Gunduz

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
2 purchases

Exif Lens

Subscriptions2
  • Exif Lens Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Exif Lens Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Meta free?
Meta costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Exif Lens free?
Exif Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meta or Exif Lens have ads?
Neither Meta nor Exif Lens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meta or Exif Lens?
Meta ships an update monthly, and Exif Lens every 3 months. Most recently, Meta was updated on October 14, 2026 and Exif Lens on October 5, 2026.

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