Comparison

GPS Map Camera vs Annotate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPS Map Camera

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
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Capture photo proof with GPS location, date, time, address, coordinates, weather, and map stamp. GPS Map Camera - Timestamp helps you add accurate location details to your photos in real time. It is useful for work reports, site visits, survey photos, inspection records, travel memories, delivery proof, property documentation, and field activity tracking. Add Location Details to Photos Easily capture photos with GPS location, address, latitude, longitude, altitude, date, time, weather, compass, and map stamp. Create location-based photo records whenever you need proof of place and time. Perfect for Work & Field Use Use GPS Map Camera for construction sites, real estate visits, field surveys, inspection work, office visits, delivery records, event documentation, and travel photography. Custom GPS Stamp Templates Choose from different stamp layouts and customize the information shown on your photos. Add map, address, coordinates, date, time, weather, altitude, compass direction, accuracy, and more. Manual & Automatic Location Use automatic GPS location or add location manually when needed. This makes it easy to create geotag photos for both live camera photos and selected gallery photos. Camera Tools Capture better photos with useful camera options like grid, ratio, front camera, selfie camera, flash, focus, mirror, timer, zoom, landscape mode, and capture sound support. Map & Location Options Customize map type with normal, satellite, terrain, and hybrid views. Add GPS coordinates in different formats and create clear photo records with location watermark. Useful For: • Site visits and construction work • Survey and inspection photos • Real estate and property documentation • Travel and outdoor photography • Delivery and work proof • Field reports and attendance records • Events, exhibitions, and business visits • Bloggers, explorers, engineers, architects, and professionals With GPS Map Camera - Timestamp, you can turn every photo into a clear record with location, date, time, address, map, and GPS details. Download now and start capturing geotag photos with GPS timestamp and location stamp. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chief-cheque-627.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-16f6adfdb37481ab8057d7d27f70aac4

About

Annotate

Enhance your outdoor photos with essential details like elevation, location, and camera information. Choose from elegant annotation styles and customize the display to perfectly capture the story of your adventures.

Highlights
  • Automatic elevation and location data extraction
  • Multiple annotation styles (Minimal, Detailed, Custom, Map)
  • Adjustable annotation sizes and positioning
  • Choice of elevation units (meters/feet)
  • Preserves original photo quality
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable metadata display
Features
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Transform your outdoor photos by elegantly displaying elevation, location, and camera details with Snap - Photo Annotations. Perfect for hikers, photographers, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to showcase the heights of their adventures. KEY FEATURES: Automatically extracts elevation and location data from your photos Two beautiful annotation styles: Minimal and Detailed Basic positioning of annotations Adjustable annotation sizes from subtle to statement Choose between meters and feet for elevation display Preserves original photo quality Support for both portrait and landscape photos Dark and light mode support PRO FEATURES: Ad-free experience Unlimited photo annotations Premium styles: Custom and Map annotations Flexible positioning - place annotations anywhere on your photos Advanced metadata including altitude and camera settings ANNOTATION STYLES: Minimal: Clean, elegant display of essential information Detailed: Comprehensive metadata in a beautifully organized layout Pro Only - Custom: Artistic presentation with customizable backgrounds and effects Pro Only - Map: Location-focused style perfect for travel photos CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS: Select which metadata to display: - Elevation - Location name - GPS coordinates - Date - Camera make and model Pro Only - Advanced metadata: - Detailed altitude data - Complete camera settings - Exposure settings - Focal length - ISO - Aperture Four size presets: Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large Basic position options in free version, unlimited positioning with Pro Multiple background styles with elegant transparency effects SHARING: Export high-quality annotated photos Share directly to social media Save to your photo library Send via Messages, Mail, or any sharing service PRIVACY: Works completely offline No data collection No account required Your photos stay on your device Whether you're documenting a mountain summit, capturing city views, or tracking your hiking progress, Photo Elevation Annotator helps you tell the complete story of where your adventures take you. Perfect for: - Hikers and mountaineers - Photographers - Travelers - Outdoor enthusiasts - Real estate photographers - Drone pilots - Adventure sports enthusiasts - Nature lovers Download now and give your photos the context they deserve! Upgrade to Pro for unlimited photos, advanced features, and an ad-free experience.

Screenshots

GPS Map Camera4 screens
Annotate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Annotate at 5.0 against GPS Map Camera's 4.6. GPS Map Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (188 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Map Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Annotate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Annotate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Map Camera has 188 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Map Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Annotate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS Map Camera versus Annotate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Map CameraAnnotate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (188 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings188 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJatin ManiyaMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC

Customer experience

GPS Map Camera

All ratings188 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative45.2%

Annotate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GPS Map Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Gps Map Camera Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Annotate

One-time1
  • Snap Pro$0.99

Questions

Is GPS Map Camera free?
GPS Map Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Annotate free?
Annotate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Map Camera or Annotate?
Annotate is rated higher. GPS Map Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Annotate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GPS Map Camera or Annotate have ads?
Both GPS Map Camera and Annotate show ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Map Camera or Annotate?
GPS Map Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Annotate every 4 months. Most recently, GPS Map Camera was updated on October 14, 2026 and Annotate on September 20, 2026.

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