Metapho vs Ghost EXIF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- View EXIF data
- Edit photo metadata
- Remove geotags
- Change date/time
- Batch editing
- Supports HEIC, DNG, CR2, NEF, Live Photos, videos
- Files app integration
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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
Ghost EXIF
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Take control of the hidden information inside your photos with GhostEXIF, a powerful privacy and metadata utility for iPhone. Photos can contain more than the image you see. They may include GPS coordinates, camera details, capture dates, software information, dimensions, and other metadata. GhostEXIF helps you inspect that information, remove what you do not want, and create a clean copy before saving or sharing. INSPECT PHOTO METADATA Open a photo and view its available metadata in a clear visual inspector. See dimensions, camera make and model, software, capture details, GPS coordinates, and raw metadata values. PROTECT YOUR LOCATION Use Purge GPS to remove location coordinates while keeping other supported metadata intact. Review the staged result before exporting it. WIPE PHOTO METADATA Use Wipe All to remove supported metadata and create a sanitized copy. Your original photo remains unchanged. UNDO STAGED CHANGES Privacy actions are staged before export. If you change your mind, use Undo Stage to return to the previous version. CLEAN PHOTOS IN BULK Select multiple photos and remove sensitive metadata from up to 50 files in one session. GhostEXIF provides progress information and a processing log for each item. RESIZE PHOTO RESOLUTION Choose a custom pixel width and height. Lock the original aspect ratio to avoid stretching, or unlock it when you need exact dimensions. TARGET A FILE SIZE Enter a maximum file size and GhostEXIF will create the highest quality JPEG it can produce within that limit. This is useful for uploads, forms, email attachments, and websites with file size restrictions. IDENTITY CONTROLS Professional mode lets you add supported artist and copyright information before export. Ghost Mode removes supported camera, software, artist, and copyright identity fields. VIEW RAW METADATA Explore the complete raw metadata structure when you need a deeper technical view of what a file contains. PRIVATE PHOTO PROCESSING Photo inspection and editing happen on your device. Your selected photos are not uploaded to a GhostEXIF server. Originals are never overwritten. You decide when a processed copy is saved or shared. PREMIUM MODE Unlock Premium with a one time App Store purchase to remove advertising. Restore your purchase at any time using the same Apple Account. GhostEXIF is designed for photographers, privacy conscious users, developers, researchers, journalists, social media users, and anyone who wants more control over the information attached to their photos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Metapho at none against Ghost EXIF's shown. Metapho also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Ghost EXIF's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Metapho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Ghost EXIF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Metapho | Ghost EXIF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zininworks Inc. | James Louis Washkau Jr |
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
Ghost EXIF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metapho
- Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- One-Time Purchase$59.99
- One-Time Purchase$99.99
Ghost EXIF
- GhostEXIF Premium$4.99









