Comparison

Metapho vs EXIF Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Metapho

This app allows users to view and edit EXIF metadata for photos, including location, date, and camera settings. It offers features to remove personal data before sharing and supports batch operations for efficient editing. The tool also integrates with the Files app for direct metadata manipulation.

Highlights
  • View EXIF data and location on map
  • Remove geotags and personal data
  • Edit photo date and time
  • Batch metadata editing
  • Supports HEIC, DNG, CR2, NEF, and videos
  • Files app integration for in-place editing
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

About

EXIF Eraser

Features
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Are you unknowingly sharing personal information hidden in your photos? Every photo taken with your smartphone records metadata (EXIF data) including GPS coordinates, date and time, camera and lens details, and more. Posting these photos to social media or online marketplaces without removing this data could expose your home address and daily routines to strangers. EXIF Eraser is a simple tool to view and remove photo metadata. FEATURES - View metadata: Location, date & time, camera, settings, software, and copyright - organized by category - Map view: See where the photo was taken - One-tap removal: Delete all metadata at once - Selective removal (Pro): Keep only the data you choose, remove everything else - Batch processing (Pro): Process multiple photos at once PRIVACY FIRST - All processing happens entirely on your device - Photos and metadata are never sent to external servers - No ads, no tracking ABOUT PRO - One-time purchase — unlocks all features permanently - No subscription Protect your privacy before sharing photos. Stay safe with EXIF Eraser.

Screenshots

Metapho4 screens
EXIF Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EXIF Eraser at daily against Metapho's every 5 weeks. EXIF Eraser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Metapho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and EXIF Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metapho ships an update every 5 weeks, EXIF Eraser daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metapho versus EXIF Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaphoEXIF Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZininworks Inc.TENRAPID INC.

Bugs and requests

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

EXIF Eraser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Metapho

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

EXIF Eraser

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Metapho free?
Metapho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EXIF Eraser free?
EXIF Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metapho or EXIF Eraser have ads?
Neither Metapho nor EXIF Eraser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metapho or EXIF Eraser?
Metapho ships an update every 5 weeks, and EXIF Eraser daily. Most recently, Metapho was updated on November 6, 2026 and EXIF Eraser on November 5, 2026.

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