Comparison

GR Mate vs GR Lab

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

Head to head
About

GR Mate

Features
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The first app can automatically recognize recipe information in RICOH GR photos, support GR II、GR III、GR IIIx、GR III HDF、GR IIIx HDF、GR IV、GR IV HDF, enabling automatic recipe identification and sharing recipes with others in poster format. Automatic Recipe Import GR Mate offers two methods for automatic recipe import: importing from original GR camera images and from GR Mate posters. 1.1 Importing from Original GR Camera Images Users only need to select an original photo taken by the GR camera from the photo album, and GR Mate will recognize the recipe information within. 1.2 Importing from GR Mate Posters Users can import GR posters shared by others, and GR Mate will recognize the recipe information and sample images contained within. 1.3 How to Create a GR Mate Poster? After creating a recipe, users can tap the "Poster" button to generate a poster containing the sample image and recipe information, which can be shared with others through various channels. Diverse Display Options GR Mate provides three recipe display modes: waterfall view, icon view, and list view. The list view also supports grouped display. Automatic Cloud Sync All recipes saved in GR Mate support iCloud cloud synchronization. Important reminds: GR Mate is an independently developed app and is not an official application of RICOH GR. It has no affiliation with RICOH Company. Thank you for your understanding. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/3cc45ecb-9ad6-4160-9479-9617a6647dcd

About

GR Lab

Enhance your Ricoh GR camera experience with this app. Create and manage custom presets, organize your photos in an aesthetic album, and extract images from social media. Connect and control your camera remotely, and track your shooting history.

Highlights
  • Custom preset library
  • Aesthetic photo album with tags/notes
  • AI-powered image extraction
  • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth camera connection
  • Remote camera control with live view
  • Shooting log and history visualization
  • Preset card sharing
Features
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Complete support for Ricoh GR II, GR III, GR IV series cameras! We are dedicated to creating an app that makes your Ricoh GR camera even better to use :) --- ■ Preset Library · Build your exclusive preset library. · Identify preset parameters from sample photos with one click. · Easily record each parameter with a single tap. ■ Aesthetic Album: Of course, beautiful photos deserve to be saved! · Beyond color filter presets, you can also simply save photos. Record all the beautiful, interesting, and personally loved photos! Easily build your own aesthetic album. · Supports adding tags and notes. · Adapts to multiple image list layouts, switchable based on user preference. ■ Image Extraction: · Quickly extract images from social media platforms with one click, apply them instantly, and save them to your projects. Recording presets has never been easier! · High-definition extraction, watermark-free, simple and convenient. · Extracted images can be saved to your phone's album or project lists. · Powered by AI large models for smarter and easier recognition. ■ Camera Connection: Supports connecting Ricoh GR2, GR3, GR3x, GR3 HDF, GR3x HDF, GR4, and GR4 HDF cameras. · Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. · Connect to your camera anytime, anywhere for fast photo transfer. · Browse and view camera images in high definition. · Transfer photos quickly and stably. · Supports up to 10 simultaneous high-speed download tasks. · Automatically checks for camera firmware updates. · Multiple settings to meet your different needs. · Supports background transfer; no need to wait and watch. · Automatically syncs time and geolocation data to the camera. ■ Camera Remote Control · A fully-featured camera remote. · Supports live view preview. · Supports tap-to-focus on the screen. · Supports adjustment of various parameters. · You are in full control of your camera. ■ Apply Presets to Camera · Easily sync saved presets to your camera. · One-tap synchronization saves manual adjustments. · Currently supports GR2 and GR4 series cameras only. ■ Multiple Utility Tools · Preset parameter identification. · Shutter count inquiry. · Original image verification. · Camera serial number inquiry. · Camera manufacturing date inquiry. ■ "Did You Shoot Today?" Log A shooting log feature, inspired by the Xiaohongshu topic #今天用理光拍照了吗 (Did you shoot with your Ricoh today?), to record your daily shooting moments with your camera. · Supports logging photos, location, shooting type, mood, and notes. · Shooting Map for visualizing shooting locations. · Various data charts for an overview of your shooting history. · Supports logging for multiple cameras or custom entries. ■ Preset Card Sharing · Generate stylish preset cards for easy sharing. · Multiple card styles to choose from to suit your needs. · More styles are in development... ■ Live Activities & Dynamic Island · Photo download tasks are visible in real-time (for supported iPhones). ■ iCloud Data Backup & Sync: · Supports syncing project data across multiple devices! · Sync Panel: Clearly displays network status, iCloud connection, upload, and import progress. · Manual Sync: Sync project data with one tap! You decide when. ■ Other Features: · Supports Light and Dark theme switching. · Adapts to multiple project list layout styles, switchable by user preference! · Supports customizable App Icons! More styles and varieties are continuously being added.... · We will continue to develop more interesting new features for GR Lab in the future! --- ■ Suggestions & Feedback: · Xiaohongshu: 若水 · Email: wdklog@gmail.com --- Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/7c5b1603-e0c0-4bc9-b1a0-0155da718feb Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This product is not affiliated with Ricoh Company, Ltd.

Screenshots

GR Mate4 screens
GR Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GR Lab at every 2 weeks against GR Mate's every 2 months. GR Lab also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GR Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GR Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR Mate ships an update every 2 months, GR Lab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GR Mate versus GR Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR MateGR Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小磊 孙定康 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GR Mate

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe GR Mate Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Purchase GR Mate Permanently$7.99
6 purchases

GR Lab

Subscriptions4
  • GR Lab-7-day member$1.997 Days
  • GR Lab-Monthly Membership3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • GR Lab - Pro Annual Member3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • GR Lab-年度会员$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • GR Lab-Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • GR Lab-LIfetime Pro$24.99

Questions

Is GR Mate free?
GR Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GR Lab free?
GR Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GR Mate or GR Lab have ads?
Neither GR Mate nor GR Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR Mate or GR Lab?
GR Mate ships an update every 2 months, and GR Lab every 2 weeks. Most recently, GR Mate was updated on September 12, 2026 and GR Lab on September 24, 2026.

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