Comparison

GeoTagr vs cullstudio

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

cullstudio

Quickly identify your best photos from large batches without distraction. This tool offers fast RAW handling, side-by-side comparisons, and offline functionality. Enhance your workflow with advanced filtering and AI-driven organization options.

Highlights
  • Ultra-fast RAW handling
  • Side-by-side photo comparison
  • Offline functionality
  • AI-driven grouping and sorting
  • Advanced filtering options
  • Accept/Reject workflow
Features
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Every photo session produces hundreds of images – but only a few are worth keeping. Cullstudio helps you find your best shots quickly and without distraction. Whether you’re reviewing portraits, travel series, or entire event shoots, you stay focused on what matters: your photography. Import images directly from external devices or Finder on iPad and start reviewing instantly. Once imported, you can cull freely – the source drive doesn’t need to stay connected. Our ultra-fast & optimised RAW handling makes browsing and zooming through high-resolution files smooth and immediate - even on less powerful devices. With the comparison view, you can display multiple photos side by side and zoom into details simultaneously – reviewing your work feels fast and natural. You always get powerful tools for free to sort, filter, group, and review your photos efficiently — all completely offline. For those who want to go further, the **Pro features** offer advanced filtering, enhanced grouping options, and deeper control over your culling workflow. Spend less time sorting and more time shooting. **Free Key Features** * Ultra-fast RAW handling for smooth navigation and zoom * Import from external devices or Finder (iPad) * Work completely offline – no cloud and no device connection required after import * Automatic grouping by capture time * Compare multiple photos side by side with synchronized zoom * Sort, filter, and organize photos for efficient review * Accept/Reject workflow with “Rejected” folder management * Batch import and export for large photo sets **Pro Features** * Advanced filtering options * Advanced AI grouping options * Advanced AI sorting options * Multi-photo comparison and enhanced culling tools * Innovative ZoomPad for fast & precise detail view * Customizations for a personalized culling workflow **Access to Pro features requires a subscription or one-time lifetime purchase.** **Subscription Information** Access to all features requires a subscription or lifetime purchase. **Terms of Use:** [Apple EULA](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) **Privacy Policy:** [https://cullstudio.com/privacy-policy/](https://cullstudio.com/privacy-policy/)

Screenshots

GeoTagr3 screens
cullstudio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: cullstudio at Free against GeoTagr's $4.99. cullstudio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). GeoTagr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On ads 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

cullstudio is free to download; GeoTagr costs $4.99 up front. cullstudio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. GeoTagr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

cullstudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoTagr has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of GeoTagr's written reviews are positive against 100% of cullstudio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoTagr ships an update every 2 months, cullstudio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
GeoTagr versus cullstudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoTagrcullstudio
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGalarinaNILS NEUHAUS

Customer experience

GeoTagr

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative16.6%

cullstudio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

cullstudio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GeoTagr

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

cullstudio

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • cullstudio 2025$89.99

Questions

Is GeoTagr free?
GeoTagr costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is cullstudio free?
cullstudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GeoTagr or cullstudio?
cullstudio is rated higher. GeoTagr averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while cullstudio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GeoTagr or cullstudio have ads?
Neither GeoTagr nor cullstudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoTagr or cullstudio?
GeoTagr ships an update every 2 months, and cullstudio weekly. Most recently, GeoTagr was updated on October 14, 2026 and cullstudio on September 26, 2026.

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