MetaX

MetaX is a free iOS app for inspecting, changing, and removing photo metadata. It displays EXIF, TIFF, and GPS details, and lets users edit fields such as capture dates and GPS locations. Before sharing a photo, users can remove all of its metadata. The app processes photos on the device rather than uploading them to external servers or cloud services. Its privacy policy says it collects no personal, usage, or diagnostic information and uses no analytics or tracking services. Users can save an edited copy to the MetaX album or edit the original in place; in-place changes can be undone through MetaX or the Photos app. Supported formats include JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and iOS-supported RAW files, including DNG. Batch editing is supported. MetaX is free to download, with optional Apple In-App Purchase tips: Apple Pie for $3.99 or Apple Juice for $0.99. Apple processes payment information for those tips. The maker, Misoshido, invites users to send bug reports and feature requests.

MetaX combines detailed metadata viewing with editing and removal, including GPS tools and batch editing. Its local processing and free download are useful considerations for iOS photo workflows.

MetaX suits iOS users who want to review or remove photo metadata locally, including GPS details. Batch editing and RAW support may help people managing multiple images or RAW files.

MetaX is an iOS utility for inspecting, changing, and removing photo metadata, from everyday capture dates to sensitive GPS coordinates. It suits photographers, archivists, and anyone preparing images for publication or sharing who wants control over what travels with a file. Its strongest case is broad format support and on-device privacy; its narrower case is anyone needing a desktop workflow or a paid support tier.

Overview

MetaX puts EXIF, TIFF, and GPS information into view rather than hiding it behind a basic file summary. You can alter fields such as capture dates and locations, then remove all metadata before sending a photo elsewhere. That combination makes it useful both for correcting an archive and for reducing the location and device information attached to a shared image.

Processing stays on the iPhone or iPad. Reading, editing, and stripping metadata do not upload photos to external servers or cloud services. Misoshido’s privacy policy also says the app collects no personal information, usage data, or diagnostic information and uses no analytics or tracking services. For privacy-conscious users, that is a meaningful advantage rather than a marketing extra.

Key features

Inspection and editing

The detailed EXIF, TIFF, and GPS view is appropriate when you need to audit an image’s embedded record before publishing or filing it. Editing covers practical corrections such as dates and GPS locations, while broader metadata scope and batch editing make the app more suitable for collections than a one-photo-at-a-time editor.

Removal, saving, and formats

A full metadata-removal command is useful for social posts, client deliveries, or any file where location and camera information should not leave your library. MetaX can save a copy in its own album or edit in place. In-place changes can be reversed through MetaX or Apple’s Photos app, which lowers the risk of an irreversible cleanup mistake.

Support extends across JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and RAW formats supported by iOS, including DNG. That breadth matters to photographers who mix phone captures with camera originals, although the app remains a mobile-only tool.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and is free to download. There is no free trial because the core app is already free. Optional in-app tips are Apple Pie at $3.99 and Apple Juice at $0.99, with Apple handling payment information. The free plan therefore gives budget-conscious users the complete stated workflow without a recurring bill, while the tips are voluntary and do not define feature access.

Platforms

MetaX is available on iOS as a mobile app. Its local workflow fits editing directly from an Apple photo library, but it is not a substitute for a macOS or Windows metadata workstation.

Who it's for

Choose MetaX if you need to inspect detailed metadata, correct dates or coordinates, clean files before sharing, or process multiple photos while keeping originals on-device. RAW and DNG support make it a credible choice for photographers, and reversible in-place editing helps users who prefer not to create duplicate albums.

Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on Android, desktop operating systems, or a paid product with a formal trial and commercial licensing terms. MetaX’s strengths are concentrated in iOS privacy and metadata control.

Pros and cons

• Pros: detailed EXIF, TIFF, and GPS inspection for thorough audits.
• Pros: edits capture dates and GPS locations, with batch editing for groups of photos.
• Pros: removes all metadata and processes files locally without analytics or tracking.
• Pros: supports JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and iOS-compatible RAW files, including DNG.
• Pros: free download with reversible in-place edits or a separate MetaX copy.
• Cons: iOS-only availability excludes Android and desktop workflows.
• Cons: support is offered through bug reports and feature requests rather than a published paid service tier.

Alternatives

Photo Metadata Editors is the broader category to browse when you want to compare tools beyond MetaX. Exif Lens fits iOS users who want a free viewer and library filtering, with date and time editing reserved for its $0.99-per-month Pro plan. FREE Browser is a free, GPLv3 open-source Android browser, not a metadata editor.

MetaFix: EXIF Editor suits Android users who can accept banner ads and a daily limit on its free single-photo editor, or pay for unlimited and batch tools. EXIF Magic is a free download across Android, iOS, and macOS with no in-app purchases, subscription, or account. BlankFile is the better iOS choice for a one-time purchase of €6.99 when reusable templates and batch editing up to 50 photos matter.

Photo Exifer targets iOS and macOS users who want a paid app with a free trial. QromaTag offers a $4.99 one-time iOS app or a $49.99 macOS app with a one-week trial. Geotag is a paid iOS and macOS option focused on Photos.app library location data.

Verdict

MetaX is a strong recommendation for iOS photographers and privacy-minded sharers who need broad metadata inspection, batch changes, RAW support, and complete local processing at no required cost. Look elsewhere if you need Android or desktop coverage, or if your priority is a different platform’s specialized location workflow.