Comparison

Media Inspector vs FileAtom

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

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About

Media Inspector

Features
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Every file, image, or video contains extensive metadata. Camera settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, device info, and more. Media Inspector puts that data at your fingertips. Whether you're a photographer checking camera settings, a privacy-conscious user stripping location data before sharing, or cinematographer that needs to see extensive details on your video file formats - Media Inspector has you covered. Features - View detailed EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata from your photos (RAW, JPEG, HEIC, PNG, TIFF & more!) - Extract extensive audio and video track information from all video file formats (MP4, MPEG, MKV, AVI, MP5 & more!) - See exactly where a photo was taken on an interactive map - Edit dates, locations, and camera info - Export metadata as text, JSON, or XML - Batch inspect multiple files at once - Customize which fields you see - Apply templated metadata with one tap Media Inspector is completely free to use for individual file viewing and EXIF editing. There is a one-time pro upgrade purchase which unlocks batch editing, templates, and full customization. Privacy is not a feature. It's the foundation. Your files never leave your device. No accounts to create. No cloud sync. No analytics tracking what you inspect. This is a tool, not a service, by design. I made Media Inspector because the existing options were either bloated, ugly, or way too complicated. I wanted something fast, clean, and focused. If you've been looking for the same thing, I think you'll like it here. Thanks for supporting indie software. Terms: https://mediainspector.app/terms Privacy: https://mediainspector.app/privacy

About

FileAtom

Features
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FileAtom breaks down any file or photo to its smallest details โ€” showing you every piece of metadata your device knows about it. Pick a file from the Files app or a photo from your library, and instantly see a complete breakdown: resolution, camera info, GPS coordinates, EXIF data, color profiles, PDF properties, audio/video codecs, file system attributes, and much more. WHAT YOU CAN INSPECT: - Photos & Images โ€” EXIF, TIFF, GPS, IPTC, color profiles, maker notes, and every property the system reports - PDFs โ€” author, title, page count, encryption status, permissions, and version info - Audio & Video โ€” codecs, bit rate, sample rate, duration, resolution, frame rate, ID3 tags, and iTunes metadata - Any File โ€” size, creation and modification dates, UTI, MIME type, permissions, and extended attributes KEY FEATURES: - Quick Look summary of the most important details at a glance - Tap any field to copy its value to your clipboard - Filter and search across all metadata fields instantly - Open GPS coordinates directly in Maps - Recent inspections history for quick re-access - Import from Files app or Photos library BUILT FOR PRIVACY: FileAtom makes zero network connections. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts, no ads. Every inspection happens entirely on your device. Your files never leave your phone or tablet. Works on both iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Media Inspector3 screens
FileAtom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Media Inspector at Free against FileAtom's $1.99. FileAtom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Media Inspector is free to download; FileAtom costs $1.99 up front. Media Inspector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FileAtom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Media Inspector versus FileAtom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedia InspectorFileAtom
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift Fox Software LLCGeorge DeLair

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Media Inspector

One-time1
  • Media Inspector Pro$9.99
None

FileAtom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Media Inspector free?
Media Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileAtom free?
FileAtom costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Media Inspector or FileAtom have ads?
Neither Media Inspector nor FileAtom shows ads.

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