Comparison

GR Mate vs Filmer

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

Filmer

This app helps film photography enthusiasts meticulously record every roll of film, from shooting parameters to development details. It offers a comprehensive film catalog, allows for detailed photo metadata logging, and organizes images by roll for easy management and sharing. Advanced cloud import and privacy-focused local storage are also included.

Highlights
  • Film catalog with major brands
  • Detailed shooting parameter logging
  • Organize photos by film roll
  • Generate development order slips
  • Cloud import from Baidu Netdisk/WebDAV
  • Local data storage for privacy
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Filmer is your film photography database. Whether you just loaded your first roll or have been shooting for years, Filmer records every roll from the first frame to the lab, so your memories and settings stay on record. 【Film catalog】 A rich database of stocks from Kodak, Fujifilm, Ilford and more. Pick a stock when you create a roll, and note the development process for later. 【Shooting data】 Record aperture, shutter speed and focal length for each photo, plus location and notes. Optional EXIF writing keeps complete metadata on your scans. 【Organised by roll】 Archive photos by roll, see each roll's frames and details at a glance, and generate a lab order sheet before sending it off. 【Cloud import】 Import from Baidu Netdisk and WebDAV (NAS, Synology and more — PRO required) to keep your scans in one place. — Filmer PRO is available on iPhone, iPad and macOS. Learn more: • Terms of Service: https://filmer.yuzeren.com/terms • Privacy Policy: https://filmer.yuzeren.com/privacy

Screenshots

GR Mate4 screens
Filmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Filmer at every 5 days against GR Mate's every 2 months. Filmer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Filmer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR Mate ships an update every 2 months, Filmer every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GR Mate versus Filmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR MateFilmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小磊 孙则人 俞

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GR Mate

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

Filmer

Subscriptions4
  • Filmer Cloud(含 100 GB 存储空间)$0.991 Month
  • Filmer Cloud(含 20 GB 存储空间)$0.991 Month
  • Filmer PRO 月度订阅$1.991 Month
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  • Filmer PRO 年度订阅$19.991 Year

Questions

Is GR Mate free?
GR Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filmer free?
Filmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GR Mate or Filmer have ads?
Neither GR Mate nor Filmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR Mate or Filmer?
GR Mate ships an update every 2 months, and Filmer every 5 days. Most recently, GR Mate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Filmer on October 24, 2026.

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