GR Mate vs Remote Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GR Mate
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Remote Pilot
Read full descriptionHide full description
Remote Pilot turns two iPhones or iPads into a perfect team: one plays videos, the other is the remote control. Sound familiar? Your child sits in the back of the car with an iPad, and every five minutes you hear: "Can you start the next video?" With Remote Pilot, you control the back-seat iPad comfortably from the front seat. HOW IT WORKS Set one device to receiver mode (the playback device) and the other to sender mode (the remote control). Pair them once — done. The devices connect directly to each other, no router or internet connection required. YOUR VIDEOS, YOUR CONTENT • Load videos onto the device via Finder or the Files app • Tidy folders with thumbnails — on the remote, too • Automatically plays the next video in the folder • Alternative video folder, e.g. on a USB drive or external hard disk FULL CONTROL FROM A DISTANCE • Browse and start videos — with thumbnail previews • Play/pause, volume, mute • Adjust screen brightness or turn the display off entirely • Touch lock: little fingers can't mess anything up • Camera peek: on request, the receiver's front camera sends you a picture every few seconds — see what's going on in the back without turning around MADE FOR THE CAR • Bluetooth fallback: even when wireless CarPlay occupies the iPhone's Wi-Fi, the connection stays alive via Bluetooth • Works outside the car too, of course — in the kids' room, the living room, or while traveling SMART IN EVERYDAY LIFE • The receiver also works on its own as a simple video player • Supports Guided Access for worry-free use by kids • Short video tutorials for every feature, right inside the app PRIVACY Your videos stay on your devices. Remote Pilot transfers everything directly from device to device — no server, no account, no tracking. Remote Pilot — drive relaxed while the movie theater runs in the back.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Pilot at none against GR Mate's 2. Remote Pilot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. GR Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Remote Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
GR Mate ships an update every 2 months, Remote Pilot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GR Mate | Remote Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小磊 孙 | Daniel Kuhl |
In-app purchases
GR Mate
- Subscribe GR Mate Monthly$1.991 Month
- Purchase GR Mate Permanently$7.99
Remote Pilot
No in-app purchases









