Comparison

Camera Metadata Border vs Inset

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

Head to head
About

Camera Metadata Border

This app allows photographers to embed camera settings like aperture, ISO, and capture date directly into their photos as clean, customizable borders. It preserves privacy by default and offers batch export and manual metadata editing for a consistent look across images.

Highlights
  • Embed EXIF data into photo frames
  • Customizable frame styles
  • Batch export up to 50 photos
  • Manual metadata editing
  • Privacy-focused with GPS control
  • On-device processing
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Camera Metadata Border turns hidden EXIF data into clean photo frames for photographers who want camera settings to stay visible in the final image. Pick a photo from your library, choose a frame style, and export a polished image with metadata such as camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, capture date, and optional location handling. Everything is rendered on your device, so your photos do not need to be uploaded to a server or tied to an account. WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS USE IT - Share the settings behind a favorite shot - Create clean camera-setting borders for social posts, portfolios, prints, and photo challenges - Keep lens, exposure, and date information attached to exported images - Build a consistent look across a set of photos - Preserve privacy by removing exact GPS data by default EXIF AND CAMERA METADATA The app reads common photo metadata and formats it into a readable border instead of leaving it buried in a file inspector. Use it as an EXIF viewer when you want to check the details, then turn those details into a finished frame. FRAME STYLES Start with Museum White for a classic gallery-style mat. Pro unlocks additional looks including Pitch Black, Minimal Center, Gradient Veil, Noir Strip, and Blueprint. Each style is designed to make camera information legible without overwhelming the photo. BATCH EXPORT Export up to 50 framed photos at once with a consistent metadata layout. Useful for shoots, travel sets, client selects, and social posts where every image should carry the same clean camera-notes style. MANUAL METADATA EDITING Some photos, scans, shared files, or edited exports have incomplete EXIF data. Fill in or correct missing fields before you export so the final frame still includes the right camera story. CAMERA PROFILES Save reusable camera metadata presets for manual lenses, vintage cameras, film scans, screenshots, or edited files. Profiles make it faster to apply consistent information across multiple exports. PRIVACY FIRST Your photo library stays on your device. The app does not require an account and does not upload your images to a cloud service. Exact GPS location is stripped from exports by default, with controls to remove, approximate, or keep location metadata when needed. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro to remove ads, unlock five extra frame styles, and enable batch export. Terms of Use: https://camerametadata.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://camerametadata.com/privacy.html

About

Inset

Enhance your photos with customizable frames and gallery-like finishes. Layer multiple frames with adjustable colors, widths, and ratios to create unique looks. Export your creations in full resolution.

Highlights
  • Stackable, adjustable frames
  • Customizable color, width, and ratio
  • Fit photos without cropping
  • Save and reuse presets
  • Export in full resolution
  • Creative film and polaroid frames (paid)
Features
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Inset wraps your photos in beautiful margins and finishes them like gallery artwork. Layer frames—each with its own color, width, and ratio—for a look that's all your own. FRAME IT YOUR WAY • Stack as many frames as you like, each with adjustable color, width, and aspect ratio. • Fit 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, 3:2, or 9:16 without cropping your photo—the margin matches the ratio. • Match Photo keeps your original ratio with even margins on all sides. • Free crop to choose exactly what to show. • Save presets and reuse your signature look in one tap. • Export at full resolution, straight to your photo library. INSET LAB (PAID) • Frame and export videos with color or Creative Frames, crop and rotation controls, original duration and audio preserved (up to 1080p/30 fps). • Add creative frames — film, polaroid & 35mm — right onto your photo. • Frame multiple photos at once. • Choose a yearly or monthly auto-renewable subscription (each with a 7-day free trial if eligible), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in your local currency on the App Store. • A subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in Settings > your Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://aritaka-cow.github.io/inset-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://aritaka-cow.github.io/inset-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Camera Metadata Border4 screens
Inset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Metadata Border at 5.0 against Inset's 4.3. Camera Metadata Border also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and device support (3 vs 1). Inset's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Camera Metadata Border sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Inset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Metadata Border holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Camera Metadata Border's written reviews are positive against 78% of Inset's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Metadata Border ships an update monthly, Inset fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera Metadata Border versus Inset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Metadata BorderInset
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor Alfonso Martinez AlvarezAritaka Kanazawa

Customer experience

Camera Metadata Border

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Inset

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Camera Metadata Border

Subscriptions4
  • Camera Metadata Border Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Camera Border Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Camera Metadata Border Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Camera Border Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Inset

Subscriptions2
  • Inset Lab (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Inset Lab (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inset Lab (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is Camera Metadata Border free?
Camera Metadata Border is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inset free?
Inset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Metadata Border or Inset?
Camera Metadata Border is rated higher. Camera Metadata Border averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Inset averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Camera Metadata Border or Inset have ads?
Camera Metadata Border shows ads; Inset does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Metadata Border or Inset?
Camera Metadata Border ships an update monthly, and Inset fortnightly. Most recently, Camera Metadata Border was updated on October 21, 2026 and Inset on October 24, 2026.

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