# Places & Photos

> Save GPS locations with photos and notes, shareable via map links. (iPhone/iPad app by Viatact AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-and-photos/id698570447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Viatact AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/448030266)
- Category: Navigation, Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: English, Swedish
- Released: 2020-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-and-photos/id698570447/reviews.md

## What is Places & Photos?

Places & Photos is a convenient app for saving GPS positions together with photos and text notes.

It is the ideal tool for:
 - Remembering nice locations when hiking
 - Remembering your favourite photo locations
 - Finding your way back to your favourite spots

Main features:
- Add new places based on the GPS or by pointing on the map.
- Store photos and a text description for each place.
- Map based on Google Maps™.
- Share as a map link by e-mail or iMessage/text.
- The app is storing internal copies of all photos (in medium resolution), so you will not loose them, even if an original photo is deleted from your album.

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Note that address based search is not supported. The idea is to either store a location based on the GPS or by manually looking up the place on the map.

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Google Maps is a trademark of Google Inc.

## Key features

- Save GPS locations
- Add photos and text notes
- Map-based location selection
- Share locations via map link
- Internal photo storage

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-and-photos/id698570447/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exactly what i was looking for

*2022-12-11, version 1.3.1*

Simple and intuitive interface. Lets you mark places on map and associate photos (or take photos) linked to that pin. Im discovering real estate in my city and using the app to mark buildings/properties im interested in.

### 5/5 — Good

*2020-07-09, version 1.3.1*

Thank

## Frequently asked questions about Places & Photos

### What is Places & Photos?

Places & Photos is a navigation app that allows you to save GPS locations along with photos and text notes. It helps you remember and return to favorite spots.

### How do I add a new place in Places & Photos?

You can add new places by using your current GPS location or by manually pointing to a spot on the map. The app then lets you store photos and descriptions for that location.

### Can I share my saved locations from Places & Photos?

Yes, you can share your saved locations as a map link via email or iMessage/text. This makes it easy to show friends or family where you've been.

### Does Places & Photos support address-based search?

No, address-based search is not supported. The app focuses on saving locations via GPS or by manually selecting them on the map.

### What devices is Places & Photos compatible with?

Places & Photos is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Places & Photos updated?

The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on July 7, 2020. The app was initially released on February 20, 2020.

### What is the price of Places & Photos?

Places & Photos costs $1.99 and is a one-time purchase. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### How does Places & Photos handle my photos?

The app stores internal copies of all photos in medium resolution. This ensures you won't lose them even if the original photo is deleted from your device's album.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3.1 — 2020-07-07

Minor bug fix.

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