# PhotoMapper vs Grabstore

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grabstore at none against PhotoMapper's 8. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoMapper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Grabstore asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoMapper ships an update every 6 weeks, Grabstore every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoMapper | Grabstore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomapper-gps-exif-editor/id1347742014/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **205** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Fiantsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/876817790) | [MARCOS FLORES VENTURA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565420461) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomapper-gps-exif-editor/id1347742014)

Organize your photo library by adding or modifying GPS location data. Protect your privacy by removing geotags before sharing photos online. Batch edit multiple photos quickly and easily.

**Highlights:** Add/modify photo location data, Remove GPS location from photos, Batch photo editing, Find photos with missing location, Copy location from one photo to another

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photomapper Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Photomapper Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photomapper Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoMapper Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| PhotoMapper Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| PhotoMapper Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| PhotoMapper Lifetime Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| PhotoMapper Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Good for batch editing
- 🗺️ Useful for adding/editing location data
- 🔍 Can filter photos without GPS
- ✅ Works well for its core function

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Features moved behind subscription
- 🗑️ App is broken or inconvenient
- 💰 Overpriced for utility
- ❌ Inconsistent results (locations not sticking)

**Reported bugs**

- Photos changed to the location of the last image
- Photos added individual locations did not stick
- Ignores pins and puts own addresses
- Doesn’t find Apple Maps locations
- App doesn't work or do anything

**Requested features**

- Option to automatically select 'without GPS'
- Sort option that sticks (newest first)
- Ability to change location for games like Pokémon Go
- Option to select date when editing
- Option to change photo date


### Grabstore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grabstore/id1668230198)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoMapper free?

PhotoMapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grabstore free?

Grabstore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PhotoMapper or Grabstore have ads?

Neither PhotoMapper nor Grabstore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoMapper or Grabstore?

PhotoMapper ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grabstore every 2 months. Most recently, PhotoMapper was updated on November 2, 2026 and Grabstore on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*