MetaX
MetaX is an iOS app for inspecting, changing, and clearing photo metadata.
What MetaX is
MetaX is an iOS app for inspecting, changing, and clearing photo metadata. It displays EXIF, TIFF, and GPS details, and lets users edit fields such as the capture date and GPS location. To prepare an image for sharing, the app can remove all of its metadata. Processing happens on the device: photos are not sent to external servers or cloud services. The privacy policy says MetaX collects no personal, usage, or diagnostic information and uses no analytics or tracking services. Users can save an edited copy in the MetaX album or make changes in place; those in-place edits can be reversed in MetaX or the Photos app. Supported formats include JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and iOS-supported RAW files, including DNG. Batch editing is available. MetaX is free to download, with a Free plan at no cost. Optional tips are available through Apple In-App Purchase: Apple Pie is $3.99 and Apple Juice is $0.99. Apple processes payment information for tips. The maker, Misoshido, invites bug reports and feature requests.
Good
- Displays EXIF, TIFF, and GPS metadata
- Can remove all photo metadata
- Processes photos locally on the device
- Supports JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and RAW
- Offers batch editing
Watch out
- Available on iOS only
- Optional tips cost $0.99 or $3.99
- No free trial
Who it suits
MetaX suits iOS users who want to inspect or edit photo details, remove metadata before sharing, or process multiple images. Its local processing and support for RAW files may also matter to users handling sensitive photos or DNG images.
Verdict
MetaX combines detailed metadata inspection with editing and removal tools, including batch editing and RAW support. Its free download and on-device processing make it a focused option for iOS photo management.
Plans and prices
From MetaX's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free to download · optional in-app tips: Apple Pie $3.99 · Apple Juice $0.99 |
The facts
Each one read from MetaX's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says MetaX does not collect personal information, usage data, or diagnostic information, and does not integrate analytics or tracking services.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Editing
- Users can modify metadata fields such as capture dates and GPS locations.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Local processing
- Reading, editing, and stripping photo metadata happens locally on the device, and photos are not uploaded to external servers or cloud services.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Metadata inspection
- The app displays detailed EXIF, TIFF, and GPS metadata.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy removal
- MetaX can remove all photo metadata before sharing.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- MetaX inspects, edits, and removes photo metadata, including EXIF and GPS data.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Saving options
- Users can save a copy in the MetaX album or edit in place; the support page says in-place edits are reversible through MetaX or the system Photos app.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The maker invites users to contact support with bug reports or feature requests.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Supported formats
- MetaX supports JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and RAW formats supported by iOS, including DNG.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Tips
- MetaX offers optional in-app tips through Apple In-App Purchase; Apple processes payment information.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Maker
- The maker site identifies the maker as Misoshido.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The maker describes MetaX as an app optimized for iPhone and iPad.checked 8 Oct 2001
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