Comparison

GeoTagr vs PhotoRoute

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

Head to head
About

GeoTagr

Easily add location data to your digital photos. This app helps you remember where every picture was taken by automatically geotagging images from various cameras and cloud services. It supports multiple file formats and offers flexible location recording options.

Highlights
  • Geotag JPEG and RAW photos
  • Supports 6000+ digital cameras
  • Geotag iPhone, iPad, Mac, Dropbox, Flickr photos
  • Record location with iPhone/iPad
  • Export and import GPX files
  • Background location recording
  • Companion Mac app
Features
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Digital photo collections can grow rapidly. Remembering where you took all those photos can become a chore. Most cameras don't tag your photos automatically, so you'll need something to help you out. That's where GeoTagr comes to the rescue. GeoTagr tags your photos with the location where you made them (a.k.a. geotagging). GeoTagr supports 6000+ types of digital cameras and geotags iPhone, iPad, Mac, Dropbox and Flickr photos. CORE FEATURES: - Record your location with an iPhone or iPad while you make photos with a digital camera - Geotag those photos no matter where you manage them (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Dropbox, SmugMug) - Support for JPEG and RAW photos - Export GPX files (iTunes Sharing, Dropbox, Mail, browser) - Import GPX files (iTunes Sharing, Dropbox, Mail, …) e.g. generated by a dedicated GPS data logger EXTRA: - Record your location with an iPhone and use those locations to wirelessly geotag photos on your iPad or Mac - 3 recording modes on iPhone for optimal balance between accuracy and battery life - Pause and resume when recording locations - While recording, shows an estimate for the remaining battery time - Background recording - Track management - Geotags photos on your Mac using the GeoTagr Companion menubar app (available in the Mac App Store for free) - Today extension for quick access - All maps have 3 modes: Standard, Satellite, Hybrid - Comprehensive built-in Help section Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

PhotoRoute

Features
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PhotoRoute – Adventure Map Tool Transform your photos into vivid, interactive travel maps. PhotoRoute automatically builds an animated route from the GPS data in your pictures and videos. Whether you’re hiking a mountain trail or circumnavigating the globe, you can watch your journey unfold. Key Features • Smart Trip Creation – Select a date range and instantly generate a trip that includes every location you photographed. • Beautiful Maps – View your journey on Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap with smooth, color-graded route lines that show the progress of your travels. • Export & Share – Save your map as a high-resolution picture directly to Photos, or export your trip as KML, or GeoJSON for use in other mapping or GIS apps. • Multi-Language Interface – Enjoy PhotoRoute in your preferred language; the app adapts automatically to the system language and date formats. • Privacy Friendly – Everything is stored and processed on your device; nothing is uploaded unless you choose to share. Perfect for travelers, photographers, sailors, and hikers who want to turn memories into beautiful maps.

Screenshots

GeoTagr3 screens
PhotoRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PhotoRoute at monthly against GeoTagr's every 2 months. GeoTagr's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

GeoTagr costs $4.99 and PhotoRoute $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoTagr ships an update every 2 months, PhotoRoute monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GeoTagr versus PhotoRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoTagrPhotoRoute
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating3.5 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGalarinaPeter Underwood

Bugs and requests

GeoTagr

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Outputs invalid GPX files with timestamp issues
  • Fails to recognize location permissions on newer iOS
  • Inconsistent behavior when stopping a track

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for more photo file formats (e.g. HEIF)
  • Ability to manually enter location data
  • Improved interface and workflow
  • Siri Shortcut integration
  • Background tracking with customizable intervals

PhotoRoute

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GeoTagr

No in-app purchases

None

PhotoRoute

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoTagr free?
GeoTagr costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoRoute free?
PhotoRoute costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GeoTagr or PhotoRoute have ads?
Neither GeoTagr nor PhotoRoute shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoTagr or PhotoRoute?
GeoTagr ships an update every 2 months, and PhotoRoute monthly. Most recently, GeoTagr was updated on October 31, 2026 and PhotoRoute on October 25, 2026.

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