Comparison

Metapho vs PixelAuth

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 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

About

PixelAuth

Features
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In an era of deepfakes and AI-generated images, proving that your photo is real has never been more important. PixelAuth gives you the tools to authenticate your media — invisibly, verifiably, and entirely on your device. HOW IT WORKS Sign any photo or image with an invisible DCT watermark — imperceptible to the human eye, yet detectable by PixelAuth at any time. Capture directly from your camera with your signature embedded at the moment of shooting. Every signature is paired with an RFC 3161 cryptographic timestamp from a Time Stamping Authority of your choice. Your media gets a tamper-proof PDF certificate including a QR code for instant verification — shareable as digital proof of authenticity. KEY FEATURES • Invisible DCT watermark — no visible alteration to your image • RFC 3161 timestamp — open standard, internationally recognized • PDF certificate with QR code — verifiable by anyone, anywhere • On-device processing — your photos never leave your device • 3 protection modes — Discreet, Balanced, Robust • eIDAS-compatible — works with qualified TSA providers for legal value in the EU • Signed Capture — sign photos at the moment you take them • Scan & verify — detect the watermark in any previously signed image PRIVACY FIRST PixelAuth processes everything locally. No account, no cloud, no analytics. Your media stays yours. Privacy Policy: https://pixelauthapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Metapho4 screens
PixelAuth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metapho at Free against PixelAuth's $4.99. Metapho also leads on device support (4 vs 1). PixelAuth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On 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

Metapho is free to download; PixelAuth costs $4.99 up front. Metapho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. PixelAuth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Metapho versus PixelAuth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaphoPixelAuth
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZininworks Inc.Claude Bezeaud

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

PixelAuth

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
None

PixelAuth

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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