# GR Lab vs GR WORLD

The clearest difference is rating: GR Lab at 4.0 against GR WORLD's 2.2. GR Lab also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). GR WORLD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GR Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GR WORLD asks for nothing beyond the download.

GR Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of GR Lab's written reviews are positive against 11% of GR WORLD's.

GR Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, GR WORLD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GR Lab | GR WORLD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-lab-ricoh-image-sync/id6739606956/reviews)** | [2.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [定康 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786274949) | [RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/715478020) |

## What reviewers say

### GR Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-lab-ricoh-image-sync/id6739606956)

Enhance your Ricoh GR camera experience with this app. Create and manage custom presets, organize your photos in an aesthetic album, and extract images from social media. Connect and control your camera remotely, and track your shooting history.

**Highlights:** Custom preset library, Aesthetic photo album with tags/notes, AI-powered image extraction, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth camera connection, Remote camera control with live view, Shooting log and history visualization, Preset card sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GR Lab-7-day member | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| GR Lab-Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| GR Lab - Pro Annual Member | $9.99 | per year |
| GR Lab-年度会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| GR Lab-Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| GR Lab-LIfetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### GR WORLD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022)

This app enables remote camera control and image import from compatible GR series cameras to your smartphone. Organize photos into albums, display them as a widget, and even send location data to your camera for geotagging.

**Highlights:** Import images to smartphone, Organize photos into albums, Display images as a home screen widget, Remote shutter release, Set self-timer, Send location information to camera

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable connection
- 👍 Modern user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Invasive privacy policy
- 🔒 Requires full access to camera roll
- 🐛 Sudden white screen issue
- 🐛 Unable to connect to camera

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disrupts camera connection
- Edited photos not shown as recent

**Requested features**

- Live view for remote shooting
- Background photo sync
- Ability to upload presets from app to camera


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GR Lab free?

GR Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GR WORLD free?

GR WORLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GR Lab or GR WORLD?

GR Lab is rated higher. GR Lab averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while GR WORLD averages 2.2 from 60 ratings.

### Do GR Lab or GR WORLD have ads?

Neither GR Lab nor GR WORLD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GR Lab or GR WORLD?

GR Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, and GR WORLD every 2 months. Most recently, GR Lab was updated on September 24, 2026 and GR WORLD on September 23, 2026.

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