Metapho
What is Metapho?
Views and edits photo metadata such as EXIF data, location and date, and can remove personal data before sharing.
Metapho is a Photo & Video app for viewing and editing photo metadata. It lets you browse iCloud Photo Library, see EXIF data and map locations, and edit dates, geolocation and other metadata, including in batches. It also works with files in the Files app and supports HEIC, DNG, CR2, NEF, 3FR, Live Photos and videos.
Pricing. Metapho is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Removing location and personal data from photos before sharing them
- Changing the date, time or location recorded on a set of photos
- Checking raw metadata of RAW or HEIC files stored in iCloud Drive or external.
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Why this app is in S tier
S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Metapho scores 91 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 78, App Store search rank 96, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Metapho is a powerful tool for photo enthusiasts who want to take care of their photo metadata.
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- 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.
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Questions about Metapho
Is Metapho free to use?
The app is free to download. It requires a subscription or one-time purchase, and the yearly subscription comes with a free trial.
Which file types does Metapho support?
It supports HEIC, DNG, CR2, NEF, 3FR, Live Photos and videos, and can read and write items in folders shared through the Files app.
Can it remove metadata without making a copy?
The listing describes a Remove Metadata feature that erases or restores metadata without duplication, and an editing in-place option for files.
Is Metapho right for me?
Metapho is built for removing location and personal data from photos before sharing them, changing the date, time or location recorded on a set of photos, checking raw metadata of RAW or HEIC files stored in iCloud drive or external.. It sits in the photo metadata removal list on AppTierList.
Is Metapho worth it?
Metapho is S tier, ranked #1 of 6 photo metadata removal apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 6,275 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Metapho compare to Photo Investigator?
Metapho is S tier at 91; Photo Investigator is A tier at 87. Metapho ranks higher. Metapho is free to download, with in-app purchases, Photo Investigator is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Metapho updated?
Metapho was updated 4 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- Photo Metadata Removal (S tier, #1)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 91 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 6
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 6,275
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Photo & Video
- Current version
- (4 days ago)
- Size
- 15 MB
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro
- iPhone Duo
- Made for iPhone Duo, with screenshots for both screens on the App Store
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · ranking