# Postcard Creator vs GPS Map Camera

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Map Camera at 4.6 against Postcard Creator's 3.5. GPS Map Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (176 vs 4). Postcard Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

GPS Map Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Map Camera has 176 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, GPS Map Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postcard Creator | GPS Map Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-creator/id599997660/reviews) | **[4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-timestamp/id1634922491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663) | [Jatin Maniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578216434) |

## What reviewers say

### Postcard Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postcard-creator/id599997660)

Easily create personalized digital postcards using your photos. Automatically customize layouts, captions, and fonts to share with friends via email or social media. Offers a beautiful, traditional aesthetic without kitschy additions.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo analysis for layout customization, Location-based caption suggestions, Choice of 6 filters for a vintage look, Multiple font styles including traditional and minimal, Black & White and Vintage Color options, Share via email, Facebook, Weibo, Twitter, or print

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Style Setting Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |


### GPS Map Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-timestamp/id1634922491)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gps Map Camera Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postcard Creator free?

Postcard Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Map Camera free?

GPS Map Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Postcard Creator or GPS Map Camera?

GPS Map Camera is rated higher. Postcard Creator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GPS Map Camera averages 4.6 from 176 ratings.

### Do Postcard Creator or GPS Map Camera have ads?

Both Postcard Creator and GPS Map Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Postcard Creator or GPS Map Camera?

Postcard Creator ships an update every 3 months, and GPS Map Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Postcard Creator was updated on June 1, 2026 and GPS Map Camera on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*