Phottix vs Alpha GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phottix
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这是一款可以通过手机蓝牙广播控制蓝牙摄影灯的app，手机与蓝牙灯无需建立连接便可控制。在使用这个APP之前，必须要有一个可以接收蓝牙广播的蓝牙摄影灯。选择APP上面的 A,B,C,D,E,F,ALL分组，就可以通过蓝牙控制对应分组的灯，蓝牙摄影灯可以工作在不同模式下，有 关灯模式、彩色模式、黄白模式、情景模式，可以在APP 上进行不同模式的切换。在彩色模式下可以通过触摸APP底部的拾色盘进行颜色控制，同时在APP左上角的指示灯也会同步变换颜色。在每种情景模式下还可以通过滑动亮度滑块，调整蓝牙摄影灯的亮度。点击右上角的指示灯可以在开灯和关灯模式中切换。
Alpha GPS
Automatically geotag your photos by sending your iPhone's location data to your camera via Bluetooth. Streamline your workflow with reliable background syncing and easy device management. This open-source utility offers a privacy-focused solution for photographers.
- Automatic photo geotagging
- Bluetooth location syncing
- Background GPS syncing
- Quick device pairing
- Automatic device reconnection
- Open source
- In-app troubleshooting
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Geotag photos automatically while you shoot. Alpha GPS sends your iPhone’s current location to compatible cameras over Bluetooth. Pair your camera once, switch it on, and the app reconnects automatically - keeping GPS data up to date in the background. KEY FEATURES • Automatic GPS location syncing • Reliable background operation and reconnection • Support for multiple cameras at the same time • Remote shutter control on supported models • Camera clock and time-zone synchronization • Guided setup and practical troubleshooting • No account, advertising, or paywall • Free and open source COMPATIBILITY Designed for cameras that support Bluetooth location linking, including compatible Sony Alpha, ILCE and ZV models. Confirmed reports include the A6400, A6700, A7 V and ZV-E10. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable Bluetooth location linking on your camera. 2. Pair the camera with Alpha GPS. 3. Keep shooting while location data is transferred automatically. PRIVACY Your location is used only to send coordinates to connected cameras. Alpha GPS does not create or sell a location history. Optional diagnostic reporting can be disabled at any time. Alpha GPS is an independent open-source app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any camera manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phottix at none against Alpha GPS's 3. Phottix also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Alpha GPS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Alpha GPS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Phottix asks for nothing beyond the download.
Phottix ships an update every 4 weeks, Alpha GPS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phottix | Alpha GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 伟华 林 | Sascha Alexander Rudolf |
In-app purchases
Phottix
No in-app purchases
Alpha GPS
- Donation (Tier 1)$0.99
- Donation (Tier 2)$2.99
- Donation (Tier 3)$3.99
