# GRImageViewer vs GR WORLD

The clearest difference is rating: GRImageViewer at 3.4 against GR WORLD's 2.2. GRImageViewer also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GR WORLD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GRImageViewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GR WORLD asks for nothing beyond the download.

GRImageViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of GRImageViewer's written reviews are positive against 11% of GR WORLD's.

GRImageViewer ships an update every 3 weeks, GR WORLD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRImageViewer | GR WORLD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimageviewer/id1530691089/reviews)** | [2.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pin Chih Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/999376709) | [RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/715478020) |

## What reviewers say

### GRImageViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimageviewer/id1530691089)

Easily browse, view, and transfer photos from your Ricoh GR III/x camera wirelessly. This app offers remote capture, metadata viewing, and efficient photo management with features like grid layout and date sorting.

**Highlights:** Browse GR III/x photos via WiFi, Remote camera capture, Grid layout for photo browsing, Transfer photos to device, View photo metadata, Geotagging support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### GR WORLD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022)

This app enables remote camera control and image import from compatible GR series cameras to your smartphone. Organize photos into albums, display them as a widget, and even send location data to your camera for geotagging.

**Highlights:** Import images to smartphone, Organize photos into albums, Display images as a home screen widget, Remote shutter release, Set self-timer, Send location information to camera

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable connection
- 👍 Modern user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Invasive privacy policy
- 🔒 Requires full access to camera roll
- 🐛 Sudden white screen issue
- 🐛 Unable to connect to camera

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disrupts camera connection
- Edited photos not shown as recent

**Requested features**

- Live view for remote shooting
- Background photo sync
- Ability to upload presets from app to camera


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRImageViewer free?

GRImageViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GR WORLD free?

GR WORLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GRImageViewer or GR WORLD?

GRImageViewer is rated higher. GRImageViewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while GR WORLD averages 2.2 from 60 ratings.

### Do GRImageViewer or GR WORLD have ads?

GRImageViewer shows ads; GR WORLD does not.

### Which is updated more often, GRImageViewer or GR WORLD?

GRImageViewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and GR WORLD every 2 months. Most recently, GRImageViewer was updated on August 23, 2026 and GR WORLD on September 23, 2026.

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