GR Mate vs PatrolLine
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
PatrolLine
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PatrolLine helps you record field work with clear, verifiable visual evidence. Key features: • Full-screen rear camera preview for fast on-site capture • Video recording with pause/resume support • Photo capture anytime, including during video recording • Real-time on-screen overlay of: • Recording time • Date and time • Latitude/longitude • Altitude • Speed (km/h) • Location accuracy • Resolved address/location text • Photographer name • Overlay information is also burned into saved video/photo output • Tap to focus and pinch to zoom • Hardware volume buttons can trigger photo capture • Select available recording resolution and FPS based on device support • Saves media to the PatrolLine album in Photos PatrolLine is built for patrol, inspection, site logging, and evidence capture workflows where location-aware records matter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatrolLine at none against GR Mate's 2. PatrolLine also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. PatrolLine asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GR Mate | PatrolLine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| 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 | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小磊 孙 | Xi Jiang |
In-app purchases
GR Mate
- Subscribe GR Mate Monthly$1.991 Month
- Purchase GR Mate Permanently$7.99
PatrolLine
No in-app purchases









