Comparison

LocationAlpha vs Alpha GPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LocationAlpha

Automatically geotag photos from compatible Sony cameras by sharing your phone's location. Track your shooting routes and export location data. Ensures accurate location data is sent to your camera even when the app is in the background.

Highlights
  • Automatic location sharing to Sony cameras
  • Background location tracking
  • Route backtracking
  • GPX data export
  • Supports numerous Sony camera models
  • Privacy-focused data storage
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LocationAlpha provides reliable location updates to your Sony cameras and automatically tracks your location while shooting. LocationAlpha automatically detects when your are out shooting photos. When you turn on your camera, LocationAlpha will automatically share your location with it, so that your photos can be accurately geotagged - even when in background. When you are done shooting you can backtrack your route in the app or export location data to GPX. It doesn't matter if you have one or more cameras, LocationAlpha automatically connects to your paired cameras and start shares the location of your phone. All location data is stored only on your device and shared only with your cameras. Supported camera models: • Sony α1 • Sony α1 II • Sony α9 III • Sony α7R V • Sony α7S III • Sony α7 IV • Sony α7CR • Sony α7C II • Sony α6700 • Sony ZV-E1 • Sony ZV-E10 II • Sony ZV-1 II • Sony ZV-1F • Sony FX3 • Sony FX30 • ...and more! Don't forget to check out "Help" in LocationAlpha, if you have any issues. Location data is not shared with anyone or anything, except for your cameras. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ LocationAlpha is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with Sony Corporation. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About

Alpha GPS

Automatically add GPS location data to your photos as you shoot. This app syncs your iPhone's location with compatible cameras via Bluetooth, ensuring your images are geotagged reliably in the background. It also offers remote shutter control and camera clock synchronization.

Highlights
  • Automatic GPS location syncing
  • Reliable background operation
  • Support for multiple cameras
  • Remote shutter control
  • Camera clock synchronization
  • Guided setup and troubleshooting
Features
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Geotag photos automatically while you shoot. Alpha GPS sends your iPhone’s current location to compatible cameras over Bluetooth. Pair your camera once, switch it on, and the app reconnects automatically - keeping GPS data up to date in the background. KEY FEATURES • Automatic GPS location syncing • Reliable background operation and reconnection • Support for multiple cameras at the same time • Remote shutter control on supported models • Camera clock and time-zone synchronization • Guided setup and practical troubleshooting • No account, advertising, or paywall • Free and open source COMPATIBILITY Designed for cameras that support Bluetooth location linking, including compatible Sony Alpha, ILCE and ZV models. Confirmed reports include the A6400, A6700, A7 V and ZV-E10. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable Bluetooth location linking on your camera. 2. Pair the camera with Alpha GPS. 3. Keep shooting while location data is transferred automatically. PRIVACY Your location is used only to send coordinates to connected cameras. Alpha GPS does not create or sell a location history. Optional diagnostic reporting can be disabled at any time. Alpha GPS is an independent open-source app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any camera manufacturer.

Screenshots

LocationAlpha4 screens
Alpha GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Alpha GPS at free against LocationAlpha's freemium. Alpha GPS also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. LocationAlpha sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Alpha GPS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LocationAlpha against 5.0 for Alpha GPS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha GPS has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocationAlpha ships an update monthly, Alpha GPS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LocationAlpha versus Alpha GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocationAlphaAlpha GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartosz CicheckiSascha Alexander Rudolf

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LocationAlpha

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Alpha GPS

One-time4
  • Donation (Tier 1)$1.99
  • Donation (Tier 2)$2.99
  • Donation (Tier 3)$4.99
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  • Donation (Tier ❤)$11.99

Questions

Is LocationAlpha free?
LocationAlpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alpha GPS free?
Alpha GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LocationAlpha or Alpha GPS?
LocationAlpha and Alpha GPS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do LocationAlpha or Alpha GPS have ads?
Neither LocationAlpha nor Alpha GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocationAlpha or Alpha GPS?
LocationAlpha ships an update monthly, and Alpha GPS every 9 days. Most recently, LocationAlpha was updated on October 30, 2026 and Alpha GPS on November 5, 2026.

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