# GR WORLD > Remote camera control and image import for RICOH GR series cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/715478020) - Category: Photo & Video - Price: Free - Rating: 2.20/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 55 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2025-07-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022/reviews.md ## What is GR WORLD? GR WORLD is an app that allows you to import images and perform shooting remotely by connecting a GR series camera to a smartphone. 【Feature】 1. Import images, Album, Widget You can import taken images to your smartphone. The images can be organized into albums, or displayed as a widget on the smartphone home screen, allowing you to enjoy viewing them just like a digital photo frame. 2. Remote shooting You can remotely release the camera shutter and set the self-timer. 3. Send location information to the camera. Location information acquired from the smartphone can be sent to the camera to record location information on images captured by the camera. Location information is acquired and sent to the camera even when the application is in the background or the smartphone is in sleep mode. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 RICOH GR IV RICOH GR IV HDF RICOH GR IV Monochrome RICOH GR III RICOH GR III HDF RICOH GR IIIx RICOH GR IIIx HDF RICOH GR II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 - 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of January 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about GR WORLD, refer to the website. https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/gr-world/ ## Key features - Import images to smartphone - Organize photos into albums - Display images as a home screen widget - Remote shutter release - Set self-timer - Send location information to camera ## What do users think of GR WORLD? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Stable connection - 👍 Modern user interface **Cons** - 🔒 Invasive privacy policy - 🔒 Requires full access to camera roll - 🐛 Sudden white screen issue - 🐛 Unable to connect to camera **Commonly reported bugs** - VPN disrupts camera connection - Edited photos not shown as recent **Most requested features** - Live view for remote shooting - Background photo sync - Ability to upload presets from app to camera ## Recent user reviews (10 of 96) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Privacy violations *2026-07-24* This app will refuse to transfer any photos unless you give it full photo library access. I mean the entire library even the pictures have nothing to do with your GR camera. I’m an app developer so I know this app does not need the permission to transfer pictures. So they are either 1)extremely incompetent making an app for a camera that’s over $1500 or 2) be there stealing your data. I don’t see any other reason for this. ### 1/5 — Drags down the experience. *2026-07-01, version 1.4.0* The GR is the most convenient camera in production. This app is the most inconvenient and invasive app imaginable given the cameras it’s made for. RICHO, we gave you thousands of dollars for a camera made in China. We didn’t buy it so we could give away personal information over and over again. “Data not linked to you”? But your app is linking us to you over and over again to extract it! ### 1/5 — 位置情報がありません *2026-06-26, version 1.4.0* アプリは常にバックグラウンドで位置情報が表示され、カメラはBluetoothも接続されていると表示していますが、写真にはGPS位置情報がありません。 ### 1/5 — To open app at all - you have to give gr access to your entire existing iPhoto library history. *2026-06-20, version 1.4.0* Stuff that. Where’s my privacy? This should have been a great feature. I’m returning this camera ### 5/5 — Enhances Best Street Photography Cameras *2026-06-19* Ricoh has done a nice job of fixing the bugs in earlier versions of the app. The app easily connects using both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. GR World adds useful functions to the best street photography pocket cameras. GPS tagging of photos is a nice feature. Syncing the camera with the iPhone date and time provides a huge help for photographers on the move globally, that is crossing time zones and the international dateline. Copying photos to the iPhone works fine, but have not done this much. The app appears to be very stable. Thanks. ### 2/5 — GR4でのRAW撮影データが途中で途切れる *2026-06-15* 2026.06.15日現在GR4での転送時RAW撮影データが途中で途切れる通信が途切れて失敗する。再インストールしたが改善しないので修正して下さい。 ### 1/5 — Stupid app *2026-06-06, version 1.3.1* I can’t change the language to English it force me to watch in Chinese lmao 🙄 ### 1/5 — Privacy concerns *2026-06-03, version 1.3.1* It is impossible to use the app without granting it full access to photos. This is a huge privacy issue. Granting photo access to the app allows the developers to read all photos, including any sensitive and photo not taken by Ricoh camera. Please allow users to use the app without Limited Access photos permission. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-05-27, version 1.3.1* The connection to the camera Bluetooth failed. The connection to the camera Bluetooth failed. The connection to the camera Bluetooth failed. The connection to the camera Bluetooth failed. The connection to the camera Bluetooth failed. ### 5/5 — Everything works *2026-05-20, version 1.3.1* Everything’s works on my GR iv, Remote works, photo import works. just took me a bit of time to figure it where to click. Needs better instructions!! ## Frequently asked questions about GR WORLD ### What cameras are compatible with GR WORLD? GR WORLD supports a range of RICOH GR cameras including the GR IV, GR IV HDF, GR IV Monochrome, GR III, GR III HDF, GR IIIx, GR IIIx HDF, and GR II. ### What operating systems does GR WORLD support? GR WORLD is designed for iOS 16 - 18 and iOS 26. While operation is confirmed on certain devices as of January 2026, compatibility may change. ### Can I use GR WORLD to control my camera remotely? Yes, GR WORLD allows you to remotely release the camera shutter and set the self-timer for more flexible shooting. ### Does GR WORLD help with organizing my photos? Absolutely. You can import taken images into your smartphone, organize them into albums, and even display them as a widget on your home screen for easy viewing. ### How does GR WORLD handle location information? GR WORLD can send location information acquired from your smartphone to the camera. This allows you to record location data on images, even when the app is in the background or the phone is asleep. ### What is the user sentiment for GR WORLD? User reviews indicate a negative overall sentiment, with pros like a stable connection and modern UI, but cons including an invasive privacy policy, camera roll access issues, and connection problems. ### What is the rating of GR WORLD? GR WORLD has a rating of 2.1 stars based on 55 ratings. ### Does GR WORLD have ads? No, GR WORLD does not contain advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.0 — 2026-06-19 Features newly added on version 1.4.0 : • The camera power on/off control has been enabled from the Home screen. • Bug fixed. ### 1.3.1 — 2026-03-24 Features newly added on version 1.3.1 : - Improved communication stability with the camera. - Bug fixed. ### 1.3.0 — 2026-02-09 Features newly added on version 1.3.0 : - RICOH GR IV Monochrome is now supported. - Bug fixed. ### 1.2.0 — 2026-01-13 Features newly added on version 1.2.0 : - RICOH GR IV HDF is now supported. - You can check notifications in App Settings. - GR Gallery added to Home screen. You can view photographers' GR works. - Updated the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. - iOS 26 is now supported. - Bug fixed. GR IV only : - You can update the camera firmware from the app. - You can save image controls from images on your camera and from the GR Gallery to the app. - You can apply image controls saved in the app to the camera. ### 1.1.1 — 2025-11-27 Features newly added on version 1.1.1 -Improved the visibility of pairing prompts during camera registration. ## Apps similar to GR WORLD | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GR Lab - Ricoh image sync](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-lab-ricoh-image-sync/id6739606956) | 4.0 (21) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Leica FOTOS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leica-fotos/id1356061526) | 4.6 (2,496) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Phocus Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435) | 4.6 (521) | Free | Photo & Video | | [X half](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-half/id6743934694) | 2.0 (28) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Camset – Fuji & Ricoh Recipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camset-fuji-and-ricoh-recipes/id6502640665) | 4.9 (33) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Ricoh Recipes — JPEG Settings](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricoh-recipes-jpeg-settings/id1580485682) | 4.8 (25) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD - [Image Sync](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-sync/id959773524) - [WG-M1 LE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wg-m1-le/id1078845962) - [GR SPACE TOKYO公式アプリ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-space-tokyo/id6753666116) All apps by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/715478020 ## Related topics [ricoh](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ricoh) · [ricoh gr](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ricoh-gr) · [ricoh gr world](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ricoh-gr-world) · [gr world](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gr-world) · [ricoh image sync](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ricoh-image-sync) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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