# GPS Camera 55. Field Survey vs MapCam

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Camera 55. Field Survey | MapCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-camera-55-field-survey/id1439730560/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcam-gps-map-camera/id6744237785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038944802) | [HKinfoway Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498599856) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Camera 55. Field Survey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-camera-55-field-survey/id1439730560)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro pack. | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro pack. | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 📍 Accurate location data
- 🗓️ Detailed timestamps
- 💼 Great for professional use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating UI
- 🖼️ Limited photo editing options
- 💰 Paid features could be more accessible

**Reported bugs**

- Screen going blank when zooming
- Incorrect address/location data
- Reversed photo order when exporting

**Requested features**

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


### MapCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcam-gps-map-camera/id6744237785)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Map Camera - Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| GPS Map Camera - Yearly Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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