Comparison

GR Mate vs PatrolLine

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

PatrolLine

Features
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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.

Screenshots

GR Mate4 screens
PatrolLine4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GR Mate versus PatrolLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR MatePatrolLine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小磊 孙Xi Jiang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GR Mate

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe GR Mate Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Purchase GR Mate Permanently$7.99
None

PatrolLine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GR Mate free?
GR Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PatrolLine free?
PatrolLine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GR Mate or PatrolLine have ads?
Neither GR Mate nor PatrolLine shows ads.

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