# GPS Map Camera vs Annotate

The clearest difference is rating: Annotate at 5.0 against GPS Map Camera's 4.3. GPS Map Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (120 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Map Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Annotate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Annotate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Map Camera has 120 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GPS Map Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Annotate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Map Camera | Annotate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-geo-location/id6673894115/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-photo-annotations/id6738395559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Kuyper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699577318) | [Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453389232) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Map Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-geo-location/id6673894115)

Enhance your photos and videos with accurate date, time, and GPS location stamps. This app allows you to add these details to new captures or existing gallery media, with options for map overlays and customizable stamp styles. It also includes a location changer for privacy or creative use.

**Highlights:** Timestamp and location on photos/videos, Apply stamps to existing images, Live camera with map overlay, Video timestamp support, Fake location/location changer, Offline functionality, Customizable stamp styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Photo/Video Save | $39.99 | one-time |
| Save unlimited Photos & videos | $39.99 | one-time |


### Annotate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-photo-annotations/id6738395559)

Enhance your outdoor photos with essential details like elevation, location, and camera information. Choose from elegant annotation styles and customize the display to perfectly capture the story of your adventures.

**Highlights:** Automatic elevation and location data extraction, Multiple annotation styles (Minimal, Detailed, Custom, Map), Adjustable annotation sizes and positioning, Choice of elevation units (meters/feet), Preserves original photo quality, Offline functionality, Customizable metadata display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snap Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Map Camera free?

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

### Is Annotate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Map Camera or Annotate?

Annotate is rated higher. GPS Map Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Annotate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GPS Map Camera or Annotate have ads?

Both GPS Map Camera and Annotate show ads.

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

GPS Map Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Annotate every 4 months. Most recently, GPS Map Camera was updated on September 22, 2026 and Annotate on September 20, 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.*