# PhotoHound vs GPS Map Camera

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Map Camera at 4.6 against PhotoHound's 2.1. GPS Map Camera also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PhotoHound's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoHound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and GPS Map Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Map Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Map Camera has 189 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PhotoHound's written reviews are positive against 45% of GPS Map Camera's.

PhotoHound ships an update every 2 months, GPS Map Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoHound | GPS Map Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photohound/id1539761940/reviews) | **[4.6 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-timestamp/id1634922491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PhotoHound Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539761942) | [Jatin Maniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578216434) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoHound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photohound/id1539761940)

Discover and navigate to unique photography locations worldwide. Plan your next trip with community-curated spots, local insights, and advanced weather and sun/moon planning tools. Connect with other photographers and contribute to a responsible photography community.

**Highlights:** Explore global photo locations on a detailed map, Get local photography tips and EXIF data, Plan trips with Guides & Collections, Navigate directly to precise spots, Advanced weather and sun/moon forecasting (Premium), Connect with a community of photographers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |


### GPS Map Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-timestamp/id1634922491)

Enhance your photos with location and time details. Add GPS coordinates, weather, compass, and more directly onto your images as watermarks. Perfect for travelers, adventurers, and professionals documenting sites.

**Highlights:** Add GPS location stamps, Timestamp photos automatically, Customize map types, Include weather and compass data, Manual or automatic address input, Adjustable date and time formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Map Camera Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Gps Map Camera Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoHound free?

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

### Is GPS Map Camera free?

GPS Map Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoHound or GPS Map Camera?

GPS Map Camera is rated higher. PhotoHound averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GPS Map Camera averages 4.6 from 189 ratings.

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

Both PhotoHound and GPS Map Camera show ads.

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

PhotoHound ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Map Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhotoHound was updated on October 10, 2026 and GPS Map Camera on October 30, 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.*