Comparison

Exify vs Meta

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

Head to head
About

Exify

This app provides in-depth technical details for iPhone photos, including exposure, lens data, image size, and color information. It offers tools for pixel-level inspection, color sampling, and metadata management, with extensions for easy access within other apps.

Highlights
  • Exposure and lens information
  • Image size and color space
  • Pixel-level detail magnifier
  • Color sampling and layout proportions
  • RGB and luminosity histograms
  • Photo location and maps
  • Watermark and copyright addition
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Exify is a collection of tools for people who take their iPhone photography seriously. The app gives you quick access to: • Exposure and lens information • Image size and color space • Magnifier for pixel-level details • Color sampling and layout proportions • RGB and luminosity histograms • Photo location, elevation and maps • Capture time in local time and UTC • Camera model and manufacturer • Copyright and other IPTC information iOS action extensions provide the following tools in Photos, Messages and any other app that supports the action sheet for images: • Show Image Information • Magnify Image • Duplicate Image Finally, an iOS editing extension lets you perform the following directly from your Photo library: • Add a watermark to your photo • Set a copyright, image description, and artist • Remove location information for privacy • Add GPS metadata from another image Every photographer needs a copy of Exify in their pocket!

About

Meta

Features
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Elevate your photography with MetaPhoto. MetaPhoto is the ultimate utility for photographers who want to go beyond the surface. Whether you're a professional looking to analyze your exposure triangle or an enthusiast curious about your lens performance, MetaPhoto provides the deep technical insights you need. Key Features: Deep Metadata Inspection: View exhaustive EXIF, TIFF, and GPS data including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, lens model, and more. AI-Powered Insights: Get instant, on-device assessments of your photo's technical settings. Learn how ISO and aperture choices affected your shot. Privacy-First: Your photos never leave your device. All analysis and metadata extraction happen locally. Professional Exports: Export metadata in JSON, CSV, XMP Sidecar, or Plain Text for professional workflows. Recipe Overlays: Share your photos with their technical "recipe" (settings) elegantly overlaid. Contact Sheets: Generate professional PDF-style contact sheets for groups of photos. Native Experience: Native support for App Shortcuts, SwiftData, and the latest Apple technologies. Perfect for film photographers wanting to log digital stats, or digital pros optimizing their workflow. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://jamsoftinc.com/privacy-policy-apple

Screenshots

Exify4 screens
Meta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exify at none against Meta's 3. Exify also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). Meta's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). 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

Exify costs $1.99 and Meta $0.99 up front. Meta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Exify asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exify ships an update every 5 months, Meta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Exify versus Meta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExifyMeta
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.8 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryJAMSoft Inc

In-app purchases

None

Exify

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Meta

Subscriptions2
  • MetaPhoto Pro$2.991 Month
  • MetaPhoto Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MetaPhoto Pro (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is Exify free?
Exify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meta free?
Meta costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Exify or Meta have ads?
Neither Exify nor Meta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exify or Meta?
Exify ships an update every 5 months, and Meta monthly. Most recently, Exify was updated on October 20, 2026 and Meta on October 14, 2026.

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