# Sony | Creators' App vs Alpha GPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alpha GPS at 100% against Sony | Creators' App's 22%. Alpha GPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Sony | Creators' App's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 6) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Alpha GPS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alpha GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Creators' App has 2.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Sony | Creators' App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alpha GPS's.

Sony | Creators' App ships an update every 6 weeks, Alpha GPS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sony | Creators' App | Alpha GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-gps-camera-geotagging/id6760982303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 309 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.7 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) | [Sascha Alexander Rudolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887137070) |

## What reviewers say

### Sony | Creators' App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote camera operation, Photo and video transfer, Cloud storage and management, Video editing with AI, Camera settings backup, Software updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
- 👍 Useful remote camera control features
- 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to certain camera models
- Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
- Frequent login issues and server errors

**Requested features**

- Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
- Allow selective photo access, not full library
- Improve GPS location tagging reliability
- Provide a dark mode option


### Alpha GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-gps-camera-geotagging/id6760982303)

Automatically add GPS location data to your photos as you shoot. This app syncs your iPhone's location with compatible cameras via Bluetooth, ensuring your images are geotagged reliably in the background. It also offers remote shutter control and camera clock synchronization.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS location syncing, Reliable background operation, Support for multiple cameras, Remote shutter control, Camera clock synchronization, Guided setup and troubleshooting

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation (Tier 1) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier 2) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier 3) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier ❤) | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sony | Creators' App free?

Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alpha GPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sony | Creators' App or Alpha GPS?

Alpha GPS is rated higher. Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Alpha GPS averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sony | Creators' App or Alpha GPS have ads?

Sony | Creators' App shows ads; Alpha GPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sony | Creators' App or Alpha GPS?

Sony | Creators' App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alpha GPS every 9 days. Most recently, Sony | Creators' App was updated on November 7, 2026 and Alpha GPS 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.*