Comparison

GPS Map Camera vs Annotate

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

Head to head
About

GPS Map Camera

Easily add location, date, and time stamps to your photos. This app allows you to geotag images with GPS coordinates, map views, weather, and addresses, making every picture a detailed memory. Customize stamps with various templates and map modes.

Highlights
  • Automatic GPS stamps
  • Location on map
  • Full address stamping
  • Date and time customization
  • Weather and temperature display
  • Customizable stamp layouts
  • Manual geotagging for gallery photos
Features
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GPS Map Camera: Geotag Photos Capture your memories with accurate location, date, and time — all in one click. GPS Map Camera lets you add GPS coordinates, map view, date, time, weather, and address directly onto your photos. Perfect for travelers, professionals, fieldwork, and everyday memories. Tag Your World Add automatic GPS stamps to your photos, including: - Location on map - Full address (City, State, Country) - Date & time - Latitude, longitude, and altitude - Weather and temperature - Compass and magnetic field Every photo becomes a geotagged memory of where and when it was taken. Smart Map Modes Choose how your location appears on your photo: - Normal Map - Satellite - Terrain - Hybrid You can easily customize the stamp layout to match your style or purpose. Beautiful Templates Make your photos stand out with stylish stamp templates: - GPS - Travel - Summer - Winter - Cultural - Monsoon …and more coming soon! Flexible Settings - Manual GeoTag: Add custom latitude, longitude, and address to gallery photos. - Current GeoTag: Automatically detect your live location. - Date & Time Format: Customize time style and format to your preference. - Temperature Unit: Display weather in °C or °F. - Add Map Stamp: Overlay real-time map snapshots on your images. Why You’ll Love It - Add GPS location and timestamp to both camera and gallery photos - Perfect for travelers, explorers, real estate agents, delivery proof, engineers, and surveyors - Share stamped photos easily with friends, family, or clients - Keep accurate location records of your work or trips Premium Features Upgrade to unlock advanced customization, remove ads, and enjoy a smoother, ad-free experience. Subscription Details - Payment charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends - Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime from Account Settings - Any unused trial period will be forfeited upon subscription purchase Support Terms of Service: http://shellinfra.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: http://shellinfra.com/privacy-policy.html Support: shellinfra01@gmail.com Capture. Tag. Remember. Download GPS Map Camera: Geotag Photos now and make every photo tell a story of where you’ve been!

About

Annotate

Enhance your outdoor photos with essential details like elevation, location, and camera information. Choose from elegant annotation styles and customize the display to perfectly capture the story of your adventures.

Highlights
  • Automatic elevation and location data extraction
  • Multiple annotation styles (Minimal, Detailed, Custom, Map)
  • Adjustable annotation sizes and positioning
  • Choice of elevation units (meters/feet)
  • Preserves original photo quality
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable metadata display
Features
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Transform your outdoor photos by elegantly displaying elevation, location, and camera details with Snap - Photo Annotations. Perfect for hikers, photographers, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to showcase the heights of their adventures. KEY FEATURES: Automatically extracts elevation and location data from your photos Two beautiful annotation styles: Minimal and Detailed Basic positioning of annotations Adjustable annotation sizes from subtle to statement Choose between meters and feet for elevation display Preserves original photo quality Support for both portrait and landscape photos Dark and light mode support PRO FEATURES: Ad-free experience Unlimited photo annotations Premium styles: Custom and Map annotations Flexible positioning - place annotations anywhere on your photos Advanced metadata including altitude and camera settings ANNOTATION STYLES: Minimal: Clean, elegant display of essential information Detailed: Comprehensive metadata in a beautifully organized layout Pro Only - Custom: Artistic presentation with customizable backgrounds and effects Pro Only - Map: Location-focused style perfect for travel photos CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS: Select which metadata to display: - Elevation - Location name - GPS coordinates - Date - Camera make and model Pro Only - Advanced metadata: - Detailed altitude data - Complete camera settings - Exposure settings - Focal length - ISO - Aperture Four size presets: Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large Basic position options in free version, unlimited positioning with Pro Multiple background styles with elegant transparency effects SHARING: Export high-quality annotated photos Share directly to social media Save to your photo library Send via Messages, Mail, or any sharing service PRIVACY: Works completely offline No data collection No account required Your photos stay on your device Whether you're documenting a mountain summit, capturing city views, or tracking your hiking progress, Photo Elevation Annotator helps you tell the complete story of where your adventures take you. Perfect for: - Hikers and mountaineers - Photographers - Travelers - Outdoor enthusiasts - Real estate photographers - Drone pilots - Adventure sports enthusiasts - Nature lovers Download now and give your photos the context they deserve! Upgrade to Pro for unlimited photos, advanced features, and an ad-free experience.

Screenshots

GPS Map Camera4 screens
Annotate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Annotate at 5.0 against GPS Map Camera's 4.3. GPS Map Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (707 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Map Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Annotate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Annotate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Map Camera has 707 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Map Camera ships an update fortnightly, Annotate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GPS Map Camera versus Annotate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Map CameraAnnotate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (707 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings707 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITEDMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC

Customer experience

GPS Map Camera

All ratings707 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative26.4%

Annotate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GPS Map Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to save or share photos
  • Inconsistent GPS location data
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 6+

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize template information
  • Option to turn off location/date/time overlay
  • Support for older devices

Annotate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GPS Map Camera

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly With 3 days Trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • GPS Map Camera - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • GPS Map Camera - 1 Year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • GPS Map Camera - Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Annotate

One-time1
  • Snap Pro$0.99

Questions

Is GPS Map Camera free?
GPS Map Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Annotate free?
Annotate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Map Camera or Annotate?
Annotate is rated higher. GPS Map Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 707 ratings, while Annotate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GPS Map Camera or Annotate have ads?
Both GPS Map Camera and Annotate show ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Map Camera or Annotate?
GPS Map Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Annotate every 4 months. Most recently, GPS Map Camera was updated on October 14, 2026 and Annotate on September 20, 2026.

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