PhotoLocator vs Cactus Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhotoLocator
This utility app extracts GPS data from photos to reveal the exact location where they were taken. It provides street addresses, pinpoints locations on Google Maps, and allows sharing this information via email. Useful for finding places, sharing your location, or verifying photo details.
- Extracts GPS data from photos
- Displays street address of photo location
- Pinpoints location on Google Maps
- Shares photo location via email
- Finds previously visited locations
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Photolocator can tell you exactly where a photo was taken, your own or someone else’s one! What is the difference of the function PLACES contained in PHOTOS of Apple? Simple, PLACES from a photo can not tell you where it was taken, PHOTOLOCATOR can! With PLACES you can browse the location where the photos were taken, of course you will find tons of images of areas that you frequent more and it'll take long time to scroll through them all until you find what you were looking for, Photolocator it only takes few seconds. PLACES does not give you the address and the time at which the photo was taken, but only gives you a PIN on the map. PHOTOLOCATOR instead provides you with all the data in the blink of an eye. This simple utility will be much more useful than you can imagine. For users iOS5. Go into your preferences Localization service. Turn off the switch the Camera. Re-enable the switch to the Camera. How does Photolocator work: Photolocator reads the GPS data contained in the EXIF description of the photographic images. The photos taken with modern GPS cameras and with iPhone, iPod, iPad (if connected to the network or covered by GPS when the picture was being taken) contain this type of information. Select a photo from your collection. If the photo includes the GPS information, the closest street address to the place where the picture was taken, will be displayed. -The street address is visible on Google Maps and the Pin will be located on the exact spot where the picture was taken (even if you weren’t on the street!). -The picture can be sent by e-mail together with the description of the place where the photo was taken and the link to pinpoint it on Google Maps. The scope of this application ranges from social to work related purposes. - a friend wants to get hold of you in a bar but doesn’t know where it is? Take a picture at the entrance of the bar and email it through PhotoLocator, and that’s it! - Do you want to let others know where you are? Take a picture and send it through PhotoLocator :) -During your last holidays you took a picture when you were on an amazing beach but now you can’t find it anymore? Ask Photolocator and it will take you right back! - Have you done a photo shoot and need to check if the information on the locations is right? Photolocator will serve you perfectly! -Would you like to go back to that spot in the woods where you found those delicious porcini mushrooms you took a photo of? Photolocator can give you directions and following the map you will easily get there! -Have you just received a photo by e-mail from your friend and you want to know where she is? Photolocator will reveal it to you! -Have you gone back to Paris and want to find that beautiful shop you took a photo of but you can’t remember where it is? Don’t worry, Photolocator will find it for you! -And much more: use your imagination!
Cactus Watch
Access real-time public safety incident information on your mobile device. View basic incident details for free, or upgrade for advanced features like interactive maps and push notifications.
- Live incident feed
- Incident type and location
- Dispatch time
- Interactive live incident map
- Push notifications
- Customizable map themes
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Cactus Watch provides real-time access to publicly available public safety incident information through a simple feed designed for mobile devices and optional premium features. The app is designed for situational awareness information in a mobile-friendly format. FREE ACCESS Cactus Watch includes a free experience that allows users to view basic incident information, including: - Incident type - Approximate location - Dispatch time - Live incident feed Basic situational awareness remains available at no cost. CACTUS WATCH PLUS Cactus Watch Plus enhances situational awareness with premium features: - Interactive live incident map - Day, night, and satellite map views - Push notifications - Fire station overlay - Custom map color themes - Manual refresh controls - Enhanced incident details Cactus Watch Plus provides premium features for viewing publicly available information in a mobile-friendly format. WHY CACTUS WATCH Cactus Watch is designed to make publicly available incident information easier to access, view, and understand on mobile devices. The value of the app is in speed, clarity, mapping, and usability, not ownership of the underlying data. DATA SOURCE Incident information is sourced from publicly available government public safety systems. Official source: https://maps.phoenix.gov/phxfire/rest/services/Active_Incidents__Public/MapServer IMPORTANT NOTICE Cactus Watch is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government agency, fire department, EMS agency, public safety organization, or emergency dispatch center. Information may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. Not all incidents may be displayed. Cactus Watch is for informational and situational awareness purposes only and must not be used for emergency response or life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911. SUBSCRIPTIONS Cactus Watch Plus is an auto-renewing subscription billed through your Apple ID account. Payment is charged upon confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Support: support@cactuswatch.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoLocator at none against Cactus Watch's 2. PhotoLocator also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Cactus Watch's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Cactus Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PhotoLocator asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhotoLocator ships an update every 3 weeks, Cactus Watch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoLocator | Cactus Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arcastudio srl | Ledyz LLC |
Customer experience
PhotoLocator
Cactus Watch
In-app purchases
PhotoLocator
No in-app purchases
Cactus Watch
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$54.991 Year









