Comparison

HashPhotos vs Metapho

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

Head to head
About

HashPhotos

This app offers a comprehensive solution for managing, editing, and organizing your photos and videos. It provides advanced tools for cleaning up your library, searching for specific images, and enhancing your media with a robust editor. Enjoy a private and customizable photo experience.

Highlights
  • Organize photos with keywords and smart albums
  • Find and remove duplicate photos
  • Advanced search with filters
  • Built-in photo and video editor
  • Private local library with passcode protection
  • Import/export via Wi-Fi
  • Customizable viewer and thumbnail options
Features
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Tired of the Photos app falling short? HashPhotos gives you real control over your photo library — the way it should have always worked. Organize your memories the way you want. Find any photo in seconds. Clean up your library with ease. All with a rich set of tools for photos and videos, built right in. HashPhotos works seamlessly with your iOS photo library, and also includes a Local Library for photos you want to keep completely private. Your privacy is our priority. HashPhotos never transmits your photos or personal data to external servers. Everything stays on your device. ◆ Organize · Keywords (tags), searchable in Apple Photos as well · Smart Album · Uncategorized Album (See photos not in an album) · Tray, Album Bar, Album Picker · Add To Album (with quick access to Pinned and Recents) · 5-Star Rating ◆ Clean Up · Find Duplicates · Find Similar Photos · Compare and Pick ◆ Navigate & Search · Search by keywords, built-in filters (format, size, title, filename, caption, location, and more), date/period, and dimensions · Timeline and Events · Map View · Calendar · Customizable sidebar with pin album support · Album picker with grid view ◆ Viewer · Photo and Video Information · Metadata Viewer · Histogram · Animated Image (GIF, PNG, WebP, HEICS, AVIF) · Live Text and Cut-out Object · Memo ◆ Customization · Thumbnails: sort (by date, size, filename, duration, rating, shuffle), grouping, layout styles (grid, mosaic, natural, waterfall), size, spacing, badges, additional info · Viewer: UI visibility controls, video/Live Photo playback options, customizable gesture actions, and more · Per-album view options, sidebar, and more ◆ Import & Export · Import files and folders · Export albums or folders · Send to / receive from Mac or PC via Wi-Fi · Save to Files (including Live Photos) · System share integration ◆ Security & Privacy · Local Library (Local / Private Album) · Passcode and Face ID · Fake Passcode for unlocking Private Album · Privacy Options ◆ Photo Editor · Crop, Rotate, Flip, Angle · Adjustments and Filters (60+) · Image / Text Overlay, Drawing, Stickers · Blur, Tilt Shift, Shape Mask · Eraser (Remove Background) · Frame ◆ Video Editor · Trim, Flip, Rotate · Filter and Adjustments ◆ Tools · Convert: image format, video/Live Photo to animated image (GIF, PNG, WebP), Live Photo to video or still image · Batch Edit: apply filter, resize, rotate, flip, invert color · Properties: adjust date/time, location, title, memo, favorite · Metadata: edit, remove, import IPTC Keywords · Utilities: combine photos, create animated GIF, slideshow, extract video frame, hide faces, show photos nearby ◆ Embedded Camera · Save photos directly into an album · Take photos with a filter See more at https://hashphotos.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Metapho

This app allows users to view and edit EXIF metadata for their photos. It offers features like removing geotags, changing dates, and batch editing, with support for various file formats and cloud storage.

Highlights
  • View EXIF data
  • Edit photo metadata
  • Remove geotags
  • Change date/time
  • Batch editing
  • Supports HEIC, DNG, CR2, NEF, Live Photos, videos
  • Files app integration
Features
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Metapho is a powerful tool for photo enthusiasts who want to take care of their photo metadata. • Viewing Metadata • - Browse all your photos in iCloud Photo Library - See essential EXIF data of a photo - Get photo location and lens direction on the map - View raw metadata in dictionary format, which can be copied to the clipboard - Apply filters to your library, such as favorites, location-ness, and creation dates • Editing Metadata • - Safe Share: Remove geotag and personal data before sharing - Remove Metadata: Erase/Restore metadata without duplication - Date Edit: Change the date and time of a photo - Location Edit: Add or change geolocation data of a photo - Batch Operation: Edit multiple items' metadata at once - Multiple Exporting Options: Save as a new copy or replace the original with a new version • Files Support • - Open photo files or folder in Files app, with open in-place feature - Remove or change image metadata of files directly with editing in-place - Read and write items in folders shared by the Files app, such as iCloud Drive, external storage, SMB server, and more Metapho also supports HEIC, DNG, CR2, NEF, 3FR, Live Photos, and videos. • Pricing • Metapho requires a subscription or one-time purchase. Yearly subscription comes with a free trial. An active subscription or one-time unlock lets you use the app on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Metapho Action app extension lets you check the metadata of a photo and export the file without metadata, from anywhere iOS share sheet is available, such as Messages, Files, and Photos. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read more about our privacy policy here: https://zininworks.com/privacy

Screenshots

HashPhotos4 screens
Metapho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HashPhotos at weekly against Metapho's every 2 months. HashPhotos also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Metapho's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. HashPhotos sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Metapho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HashPhotos against 4.6 for Metapho. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of HashPhotos's written reviews are positive against 61% of Metapho's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HashPhotos ships an update weekly, Metapho every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HashPhotos versus Metapho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashPhotosMetapho
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better4.6 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better2.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbeyondfZininworks Inc.

Customer experience

HashPhotos

All ratings2,490 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews802 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.5%

Metapho

All ratings2,092 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

HashPhotos

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful photo management
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Excellent search and filtering capabilities
  • 📂 Effective album organization
  • 🏷️ Versatile tagging and metadata features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering behavior
  • 📂 Difficulty managing albums and folders
  • 🔗 Lack of seamless integration with other platforms
  • 🔒 Frustration with password-protected features

Metapho

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful metadata editing
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 🔒 Respects user privacy
  • 💡 Useful for photographers and privacy advocates
  • 👍 Convenient location and date editing

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific photos
  • 🔍 No access to hidden photo albums

Bugs and requests

HashPhotos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when zooming in on videos
  • Issues with importing photos from external sources
  • Inconsistent behavior when moving photos between albums

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort photos by file name or size
  • Enhanced batch editing and processing tools
  • Improved syncing and backup options
  • Better integration with Apple Photos and other photo apps
  • More customization options for the user interface

Metapho

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing dates and locations
  • Issues with batch processing of photos
  • Crashes when trying to edit metadata for certain file types

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch editing of metadata (title, description, keywords)
  • Support for RAW file formats
  • Integration with Google Maps
  • Advanced search and filtering options
  • Ability to copy/paste metadata between photos

In-app purchases

16 purchases

HashPhotos

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time14
  • Transfer Pack$0.99
  • Photo Editor Pro$0.99
  • Album Pack$1.99
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  • Batch Tools$1.99
  • Tip - Nice One$1.99
  • Convert Tools$1.99
  • Photographer Pack$1.99
  • Tip - Awesome$4.99
  • Tip - You Rock$9.99
  • All in One (Discount2)$17.99
  • All in One Pack$18.99
  • Pro Lifetime$18.99
  • Tip - Legend$19.99
  • All in One (Legacy)$24.99
3 purchases

Metapho

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • One-Time Purchase$59.99
  • One-Time Purchase$99.99

Questions

Is HashPhotos free?
HashPhotos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metapho free?
Metapho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HashPhotos or Metapho?
HashPhotos is rated higher. HashPhotos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Metapho averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do HashPhotos or Metapho have ads?
Neither HashPhotos nor Metapho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HashPhotos or Metapho?
HashPhotos ships an update weekly, and Metapho every 2 months. Most recently, HashPhotos was updated on October 29, 2026 and Metapho on October 29, 2026.

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