Comparison

Altershot vs MetaStills

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

Head to head
About

Altershot

Enhance your app's screenshots with a professional and clean status bar. This utility image editor allows for non-destructive editing, custom text, and automatic cropping to make your app stand out on the App Store.

Highlights
  • Modify iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS screenshots
  • Non-destructive photo editing
  • Photos editing extension
  • Custom text/5G logo in status bar
  • Select multiple screenshots
  • Automatic status bar cropping
Features
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Altershot is a utility image editor for your screenshots. Attention to detail makes a positive difference. Your app's screenshots can stand out from the rest of the App Store with a professional and clean-looking status bar. • Altershot allows you to modify iOS, iPadOS and watchOS screenshots • Non-destructive photo editing • Photos editing extension • Custom text or 5G logo in the status bar for some devices • Select multiple screenshots • Automatic status bar cropping Warning, this image editor doesn't work with gradient backgrounds.

About

MetaStills

Features
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- Key Features End-to-End Metadata Support​ Deep compatibility with major professional workflows including DaVinci Resolve (Metadata CSV), Pomfort Silverstack (Generic CSV), and Drylab. Features a unique non-standard metadata conversion engine that automatically identifies and structures custom fields such as handwritten script notes or device-generated markers. Precise Data Linking​ Supports multi-rule matching (e.g., file name, timecode) to automatically associate metadata with still images. Allows manual adjustment in the database table to ensure accuracy in complex scenarios like proxy file handling. Fast and Flexible Preview​ Multiple display modes for quick browsing of integrated stills and metadata. Customizable Branding and Metadata Fields​ Supports custom logos and flexible metadata field/category configuration to adapt to studio or project-specific requirements. - Industry Proven Developed in collaboration with leading Cinematographers and extensively tested in major film productions, MetaStills is built to address real-world on-set and post-production challenges, enhancing workflow efficiency and creative collaboration. Developed by SJWORKS & AgileBox. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Altershot4 screens
MetaStills2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MetaStills at Free against Altershot's $4.99. Altershot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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

MetaStills is free to download; Altershot costs $4.99 up front. MetaStills sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Altershot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Altershot versus MetaStills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltershotMetaStills
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCocoa ProductionsShanghai Determination Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Altershot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MetaStills

Subscriptions2
  • MetaStills Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MetaStills Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Altershot free?
Altershot costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetaStills free?
MetaStills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Altershot or MetaStills have ads?
Neither Altershot nor MetaStills shows ads.

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