Comparison

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey vs MapCam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey

Capture photos with essential field data like location, address, and custom notes directly on the image. Annotate, organize, and share your visual records with advanced search and reporting features. Import existing photos to add location and notes.

Highlights
  • Location, address, and time stamp on photos
  • Hand-drawn annotations and markups
  • Search and filter by notes, tags, proximity, and date
  • Organize into folders and collections
  • Import existing photos with location data
  • Generate PDF reports
  • KMZ export for Google Earth
Features
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Capture photos and videos with precise location, date, address, and custom notes overlaid directly on them. Add hand-drawn annotations to photos for quick markups in the field. Easily search and filter your shots by title, tags, or notes — or sort them by proximity and date. Organize everything into folders or collections for structured reporting. Need to work with older photos? Import from your library and restore their location, direction, and notes automatically. LOCATION OVERLAY Supports decimal, DM, DMS, UTM, and MGRS coordinate formats. True or magnetic heading, in degrees or mils. Accuracy and altitude in feet or meters. CAMERA AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Save photos automatically or open in preview to annotate before saving. Option to save a copy to the photo library — original, stamped, or both. Record location-aware field video with map, QR code, watermark, speed, and motion overlays, then replay recordings in the app. The basic version stores one video and exports a branded clip of up to 15 seconds. ANNOTATE AND COMMENT Before or after saving, zoom in/out and draw directly on the photo using your finger or Apple Pencil. Crop, resize, rotate, or tilt the photo before or after saving. Notes overlay supports Title, Note, Tags/Folder, and Address. Address can be auto-filled from GPS or entered manually. Edit notes and add annotations later (MENU > POINTS > tap an image). Tapping a point row opens the editor, where you can add an audio note. Timestamps support many formats and languages. Scan QR codes, barcodes, or text and use the result for the title or note field. WATERMARK The Pro Pack upgrade removes the basic version watermark and allows you to set up a watermark with your own image, text, and colors, if needed. SHARE AND EXCHANGE Share multiple points via MENU > POINTS, or entire collections via MENU > POINT COLLECTIONS. Images can be shared with or without location/notes text, and with or without overlays. Photo filenames can include title, note, address, tags/folder name, collection, coordinates, altitude, heading, or capture date. To transfer complete points and images to another device, use KMZ (Google Earth archive) — includes photos, notes, annotations, and audio. PDF REPORTS Generate and share PDF documents for the selected photos/points or whole collection/folder, with options for the number of images per page and photo descriptions. ORGANIZE, SEARCH & SORT You can organize images into collections/folders. Existing images/points can be moved between collections. Search by notes, address, or tags; filter by creation month; sort by proximity; or show only one collection. IMPORT Import photos from your library. The app reads TIFF/EXIF/GPS/IPTC metadata to restore location, direction, and notes for the stamp. NAVIGATE Navigate back to any saved photo/point from its editor. MAP VIEW Review any saved photo/point and its location on the map. == PRO PACK UPGRADE == You can do a lot with the basic functions in the app. The PRO PACK upgrade adds: - Ability to create additional point/image collections. - Enables sharing of more than 5 points/images at once. - Export/import capabilities — in particular, KMZ export/import enables transfer of collections or selected waypoints between devices. - Ability to save hand-drawn annotations for the image. - Crop, resize, rotate, or tilt the photo before or after saving. - Extra protection of your work and privacy with PIN code or biometric-based access options. - Removes the basic version watermark and allows you to apply a custom watermark with your image, text, and colors. - Unlimited saved videos and full-length stamped or original video exports. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MapCam

Easily add GPS coordinates, timestamps, and map details to your photos and videos. Capture location-stamped images with customizable overlays and maintain high-resolution output. Offers 100% privacy with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Add GPS coordinates to photos
  • Overlay timestamps and custom text
  • Interactive map location picker
  • Capture with live location marks
  • High-resolution output
  • Customizable stamp layouts
  • Built-in gallery and file browser
Features
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Capture, tag, and organize your photos and videos with GPS, maps, and timestamps. MapCam - GPS Map Camera adds accurate location details to your photos and videos — latitude and longitude, address, date, time, and compass direction, plus altitude, weather, temperature, humidity, and wind. Perfect for travel memories, site proof, surveys, real estate, field work, and social content. NEW IN THIS VERSION - 131 stamp templates: 101 ready-to-use designs plus 30 customizable ones. On customizable templates you choose which details show (date/time, address, coordinates, weather and more), add your logo, and adjust the layout. The Basic customizable template is free; the other templates are part of PRO. - Redesigned Choose Template screen, also reachable from Settings. - 7 camera control styles: Classic (free), plus Cockpit, Crescent, Floating, Cluster, Ribbon, and Sidecar (PRO). - Fullscreen aspect ratio, plus photo and video size and quality options. - Portrait Only mode, and Remember Settings so the camera stays how you left it (PRO). - Custom file names — free formats include Date & Time, Sequence, Time Zone, and Plus Code (more formats with PRO). - Share photos directly from the app, or email your photos and videos — with an improved in-app gallery. CAPTURE WITH LIVE LOCATION - GPS camera: coordinates, address, date, and time are added automatically as you shoot. - Map location picker: pin any spot or search an address to assign coordinates manually. - Front and rear camera support for both photos and videos. STAMP THE DETAILS YOU NEED - GPS coordinates, address, date, time, and compass direction. - Altitude, weather, temperature, humidity, and wind. - Notes and custom text with flexible layouts. KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL QUALITY - Choose your resolution and quality. - Stamps are overlaid without altering the underlying image — your original photo stays intact. PRIVACY - Your photos are stamped on your device. Your pictures and location are not uploaded, shared, or sold — they stay on your device. FILTERS - Apply filters to your photos and videos — free for everyone. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT - Expanded User Guide with 15 topics. - FAQ with 29 questions, available in 12 languages. WHO IT'S FOR - Travelers and creators — remember where every photo was taken and make content ready to share. - Field teams, surveyors, and engineers — document on-site work with timestamped, geotagged proof. - Real estate — capture listings with confirmed address and location. - Outdoor and adventure — log hikes, routes, and expeditions. MapCam PRO Unlock the full experience: all prebuilt and customizable stamp templates, six extra camera control styles, Remember Settings, advanced file-name formats, and watermark removal. Start with a 1-week free trial on the annual plan. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open MapCam and allow location access. 2. Take a photo or video — GPS, address, date, and time are added automatically. 3. Pick a template and customize the layout, font, and details. 4. Save or share in one tap. Privacy Policy: https://gpsmapcamera.wallzy.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://gpsmapcamera.wallzy.app/terms-condition

Screenshots

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey4 screens
MapCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Camera 55. Field Survey at 4.7 against MapCam's 4.0. GPS Camera 55. Field Survey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 8). MapCam's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Camera 55. Field Survey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MapCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Camera 55. Field Survey has 2.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of GPS Camera 55. Field Survey's written reviews are positive against 100% of MapCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey ships an update every 5 weeks, MapCam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPS Camera 55. Field Survey versus MapCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Camera 55. Field SurveyMapCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperKalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav DvoychenkoHKinfoway Technologies

Customer experience

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey

All ratings2,809 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.2%

MapCam

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen going blank when zooming
  • Incorrect address/location data
  • Reversed photo order when exporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bulk photo management and export
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Customizable date/time formats
  • Improved compass accuracy
  • Team collaboration features

MapCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Camera 55. Field Survey

Subscriptions2
  • Pro pack.$1.991 Month
  • Pro pack.$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro pack$24.99
2 purchases

MapCam

Subscriptions2
  • GPS Map Camera - Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • GPS Map Camera - Yearly Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is GPS Camera 55. Field Survey free?
GPS Camera 55. Field Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapCam free?
MapCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Camera 55. Field Survey or MapCam?
GPS Camera 55. Field Survey is rated higher. GPS Camera 55. Field Survey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while MapCam averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do GPS Camera 55. Field Survey or MapCam have ads?
MapCam shows ads; GPS Camera 55. Field Survey does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Camera 55. Field Survey or MapCam?
GPS Camera 55. Field Survey ships an update every 5 weeks, and MapCam every 6 days. Most recently, GPS Camera 55. Field Survey was updated on October 29, 2026 and MapCam on October 30, 2026.

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