Comparison

PhotoLocator vs Gold Identifier

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Gold Identifier

Instantly identify gold items by taking a photo. This AI-powered tool analyzes coins, bars, and more, providing details on purity, hallmarks, origin, and estimated value. Save your findings and explore a community showcase of global discoveries.

Highlights
  • AI-powered gold item analysis
  • Detailed purity and karat rating
  • Hallmark and stamp recognition
  • Origin and maker identification
  • Estimated melt value and collector premiums
  • Automatic scan history and collection tracking
  • Community showcase of global finds
Features
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Snap a photo of any gold item and instantly find out what you have. Gold Identifier uses advanced AI to analyze coins, bullion bars, ingots, and more — giving you detailed results in seconds. What You'll Learn From Every Scan: - Item name, type, and classification - Gold purity and karat rating - Hallmarks, mint marks, and stamps — even worn or hard-to-read ones - Era and period dating - Origin and maker identification - Estimated weight and dimensions - Melt value and collector premium estimates - Authentication indicators and red flags - Condition assessment - Craftsmanship details and construction - Gemstone and inlay identification - Care and maintenance recommendations Built For Gold Enthusiasts: Whether you found something at an estate sale, inherited a collection, or just want to know what that old coin in your drawer is worth — Gold Identifier gives you the answers. No expertise required. Your Personal Collection: Every identification is saved automatically. Browse your history, filter by type, and track everything you've scanned. Watch your collection grow over time. Community Showcase: See what others are identifying around the world. Browse real scans from the community to discover coins, bars, and pieces you've never seen before. Download Gold Identifier and find out what your gold is really worth.

Screenshots

PhotoLocator4 screens
Gold Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gold Identifier at 100% against PhotoLocator's 0%. Gold Identifier also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). PhotoLocator's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoLocator ships an update every 3 weeks, Gold Identifier weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhotoLocator versus Gold Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoLocatorGold Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcastudio srlKawaii

Customer experience

PhotoLocator

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative90.9%

Gold Identifier

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhotoLocator

No in-app purchases

None

Gold Identifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoLocator free?
PhotoLocator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gold Identifier free?
Gold Identifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoLocator or Gold Identifier have ads?
Neither PhotoLocator nor Gold Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoLocator or Gold Identifier?
PhotoLocator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gold Identifier weekly. Most recently, PhotoLocator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gold Identifier on November 5, 2026.

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