GR Mate vs GR Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GR Mate
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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
GR Link
Control your Ricoh GR camera remotely, browse photos, and manage settings directly from your phone. Features include live view, geotagging, and image control recipe management.
- Bluetooth pairing and Wi-Fi connection
- Remote shutter and camera control
- Live view with tap-to-focus and zoom
- Browse and preview photos on SD card
- Download photos to phone
- Geotagging of captured images
- Create and share image control recipes
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Tired of dropped connections, slow transfers, and clunky companion apps? GR Link solves the biggest frustrations for Ricoh GR photographers with fast, seamless transfers and responsive remote shooting. Supports: GR II, GR III / III HDF, GR IIIx / IIIx HDF, GR IV / IV HDF, and GR IV Monochrome. Pain Point 1: Digging into Wi-Fi settings every single time? [Instant Auto-Connect] Bluetooth LE stays linked in the background and switches to camera Wi-Fi automatically whenever needed. Zero manual network toggling. Pain Point 2: Downloads stopping the second you switch apps? [True Background Transfer + Dynamic Island] Tag photos on your camera and let GR Link handle the rest. Switch apps or lock your screen — downloads continue uninterrupted in the background. Keep tabs on progress via the Dynamic Island and Live Activities. RAW (DNG) and JPEG arrive intact in Apple Photos. Pain Point 3: Selfies and group shots with no flip screen — framing by guesswork? [Live Monitor + Remote Shutter] Your GR has no articulating screen; your iPhone is the monitor. Set the camera down, check your framing in Live View while you're IN the shot, tap to focus, and fire the shutter remotely. Selfies, group photos, and low-angle shots — never shoot blind again. Pain Point 4: Fiddly menus for every exposure change? [Tactile Dial Remote] Dial in shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation with the physical-feel dial — dedicated portrait and landscape layouts. Pain Point 5: Hundreds of shots cluttering your card? [Swipe-to-Cull Triage] Cull your shoots at lightning speed: swipe through cards, swipe up to throw into a safety trash bin (confirm before deleting). Export keepers into quick collages with 12 paper/linen textures and auto-color matching. Pain Point 6: Re-entering Image Control recipes by hand? [Visual Recipe Manager] Create, fine-tune, export, and push recipes directly to your camera. Backed up safely via your personal iCloud container. Pain Point 7: Privacy concerns? [Direct & Zero-Server] Direct peer-to-peer connection. No upload servers, no account required, no ads, and no tracking SDKs. --- Requires iOS 17.2 or later. Disclaimer: GR Link is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GR Link at none against GR Mate's 2. GR Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GR Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
GR Mate ships an update every 2 months, GR Link every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GR Mate | GR Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小磊 孙 | 晓明 刘 |
In-app purchases
GR Mate
- Subscribe GR Mate Monthly$1.991 Month
- Purchase GR Mate Permanently$7.99
GR Link
No in-app purchases





