Geotag Alpha vs Alpha GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geotag Alpha
This app provides reliable background geo-tagging for compatible Sony cameras, directly pushing location data without GPX files. It supports multiple cameras and time/time-zone corrections for enhanced photography workflows.
- Seamless geo-tagging for Sony cameras
- Direct location data push
- Background operation
- Multiple camera support
- Time and time-zone correction
- Pro upgrade for enhanced accuracy
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Geotag Alpha delivers seamless and reliable geo-tagging for supported Sony cameras. Designed to work in the background and tested for hundreds of hours, Geotag Alpha pushes location data to your camera directly instead of dealing with GPX routes. Geotag Alpha also supports connecting to multiple cameras simultaneously, as well as the time and time-zone correction features on supported cameras. Geotag Alpha offers Standard and Pro upgrades, where Pro supports multiple connected cameras. You're able to select from monthly, annual, or lifetime licenses. The free version of the app supports multiple connected cameras but with reduced location accuracy. There's a free (no subscription required) 2 week trial for Pro features. Compatible cameras include, but not limited to: * Sony a1 (I, II) * Sony a7 (III, IV) * Sony a7r (III, IV, V, VI) * Sony a7c (I, II, R) Check out our support page for a list of supported cameras: https://geotagalpha.app/compatibility/ This app uses Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Alpha GPS
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Alpha GPS is an app that provides location data to your cameras.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpha GPS at none against Geotag Alpha's 8. Alpha GPS also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Geotag Alpha's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, 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. Geotag Alpha sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Alpha GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Geotag Alpha ships an update every 10 days, Alpha GPS every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Geotag Alpha | Alpha GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sproutcube | OSSH Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Geotag Alpha
- Standard: Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro: Monthly$1.991 Month
- Standard: Annual$7.991 Year
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- Pro: Annual$9.991 Year
- Free trialFree
- Pro: Lifetime (Upgrade)$12.99
- Standard: Lifetime$24.99
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- Pro: Lifetime$39.99
Alpha GPS
No in-app purchases
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