# GPS Map Camera vs MapCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapCam at 100% against GPS Map Camera's 66%. MapCam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). GPS Map Camera's advantage is ratings volume (713 vs 8) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Map Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and MapCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Map Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Map Camera has 713 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of GPS Map Camera'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 Map Camera ships an update fortnightly, MapCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Map Camera | MapCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (713 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-timestamp/id1460092166/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcam-gps-map-camera/id6744237785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **713** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) | [HKinfoway Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498599856) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Map Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-timestamp/id1460092166)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly With 3 days Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Map Camera - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| GPS Map Camera - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Map Camera - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for work and trips
- 👍 Great for tracking photos
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't read EXIF data properly
- 🐛 Displays wrong address
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Too many ads and popups

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Map Camera - Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| GPS Map Camera - Yearly Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| MapCam PRO Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Map Camera free?

GPS Map Camera 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 Map Camera or MapCam?

GPS Map Camera is rated higher. GPS Map Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while MapCam averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do GPS Map Camera or MapCam have ads?

Both GPS Map Camera and MapCam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Map Camera or MapCam?

GPS Map Camera ships an update fortnightly, and MapCam weekly. Most recently, GPS Map Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and MapCam on November 5, 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.*