# GRPS vs GR WORLD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GRPS at 100% against GR WORLD's 11%. GRPS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2). GR WORLD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (60 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GRPS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GR WORLD asks for nothing beyond the download.

GRPS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GR WORLD has 60 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GRPS's written reviews are positive against 11% of GR WORLD's.

GRPS ships an update every 5 weeks, GR WORLD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRPS | GR WORLD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grps/id6502950232/reviews)** | [2.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Willow & Oak AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/314685948) | [RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/715478020) |

## What reviewers say

### GRPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grps/id6502950232)

Automatically sync location data from your iPhone to compatible Ricoh cameras. The app runs in the background, ensuring your photos are geotagged without manual intervention or excessive battery drain.

**Highlights:** Automatic location sync, Background operation, Camera power-on detection, Photo syncing to phone, Low battery consumption

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Geotagging | $5.99 | one-time |
| Image sync | $5.99 | one-time |


### GR WORLD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022)

This app enables remote camera control and image import from compatible GR series cameras to your smartphone. Organize photos into albums, display them as a widget, and even send location data to your camera for geotagging.

**Highlights:** Import images to smartphone, Organize photos into albums, Display images as a home screen widget, Remote shutter release, Set self-timer, Send location information to camera

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable connection
- 👍 Modern user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Invasive privacy policy
- 🔒 Requires full access to camera roll
- 🐛 Sudden white screen issue
- 🐛 Unable to connect to camera

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disrupts camera connection
- Edited photos not shown as recent

**Requested features**

- Live view for remote shooting
- Background photo sync
- Ability to upload presets from app to camera


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRPS free?

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

### Is GR WORLD free?

GR WORLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GRPS or GR WORLD?

GRPS is rated higher. GRPS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GR WORLD averages 2.2 from 60 ratings.

### Do GRPS or GR WORLD have ads?

Neither GRPS nor GR WORLD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GRPS or GR WORLD?

GRPS ships an update every 5 weeks, and GR WORLD every 2 months. Most recently, GRPS was updated on September 11, 2026 and GR WORLD on September 28, 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.*