GR Lab vs Roll Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GR Lab
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.
- 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
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Designed for RICOH GR II, GR III, and GR IV GR IV Monochrome series cameras. From photography recipes and wireless photo transfers to remote shooting and daily photo journals, GR Lab brings everything together for a simpler, more creative photography experience. Make photography easier. Capture every inspiration. ■ Photography Recipe Library Collect your favorite colors and create your own recipes. - Create, edit, and manage photography recipes - Recognize settings from original photos - Record, adjust, and share recipe parameters - Organize your favorite photography styles ■ Inspiration Album More than recipes, your personal inspiration collection. - Save favorite photos without creating recipes - Add tags, notes, and custom gallery layouts - Build your own collection of visual inspiration ■ Smart Image Extraction Discover, extract, and save inspiring photos. - Extract images from social media links - Save high-quality photos to albums or projects - AI-powered photography recipe recognition ■ Camera Connection & Photo Transfer Connect your GR and enjoy seamless wireless transfers. Supported cameras: GR II, GR III, GR IIIx, GR III HDF, GR IIIx HDF, GR IV, GR IV HDF, GR IV Monochrome. - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity - High-quality previews and fast photo transfers - Up to 10 simultaneous downloads - Background transfer support - Firmware update checks - Sync date, time, and location - Improved connection speed and stability ■ Remote Camera Control Turn your phone into a camera remote. - Real-time live view and tap to focus - Remotely adjust camera settings - Use volume buttons to trigger the shutter - Manual and automatic preview rotation ■ Apply Recipes to Camera Apply your favorite settings without manual adjustments. - Apply saved recipes with one tap - Quickly sync recipe parameters - Supports GR II and GR IV,GR IV Monochrome series ■ Photo Check-in Capture your everyday photography journey. - Record photos, locations, moods, and notes - Edit and manage previous check-ins - Shooting maps and photography statistics - Multiple and custom camera support - iCloud sync for check-in records ■ Recipe Sharing Cards - Create beautiful recipe sharing cards - Choose from multiple card designs - Share photos and camera settings ■ Photography Tools - Recipe parameter recognition - Shutter count checker - Original photo verification - Serial number and manufacturing date lookup ■ Live Activities & Dynamic Island - Track photo download progress - View transfer status in Dynamic Island ■ iCloud Data Sync - Sync projects, check-ins, and camera devices - View sync status and sync manually ■ Personalization - Light and dark themes - Multiple project gallery layouts - Custom app icons - Smooth performance and no ads ■ Why Choose GR Lab? Built for GR photographers, GR Lab combines recipes, photo transfers, remote shooting, and daily photography records in one simple, intuitive app. ■ Thank You & Feedback GR Lab is continuously evolving. Thank you for your support! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to contact me. Your feedback helps make GR Lab better. Enjoying GR Lab? A five-star App Store rating would mean a lot! Your encouragement keeps me motivated to improve the app. Xiaohongshu (RED): 若水 Email: wdklog@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/7c5b1603-e0c0-4bc9-b1a0-0155da718feb Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This product is not affiliated with RICOH.
Roll Notes
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Tired of messy notebooks or forgetting the settings you used for that one perfect shot? Ever found a developed roll and had no idea which camera or lens you used? Roll Notes is a digital logbook designed for the analog photographer. It's built to be a simple, beautiful, and tactile companion to your film cameras, helping you track every detail from the first exposure to the last. This isn't just another notes app; it's a tool designed from the ground up to respect the craft of film photography. Key Features, Built for Photographers: A Detailed Equipment Locker: - Log all your cameras and lenses, each with a custom photo. - Supports all major formats, including 35mm, 120, and Half Frame. - Accurately model your gear, whether it has interchangeable or fixed lenses. - Account for unique camera behaviours like automatic shutter speed or aperture priority. Track Every Roll: - Create a new entry for every roll of film you load. - Track film stock, ISO, and the number of exposures (with correct counts for half-frame cameras). - Assign a unique color to each active roll for easy identification at a glance. Note Every Shot, Your Way: - The heart of the app: a dedicated, retro-inspired card for every exposure on your roll. - Log your aperture and shutter speed, with options dynamically populated from the gear you've selected. - Jot down notes, use quick-add buttons for lighting conditions like [Sunny] or [Flash], and add timestamps with a single tap. - Full support for Half Frame cameras, providing two separate note fields for each exposure. - Lock your notes for a shot to prevent accidental changes. Review and Export: - Once a roll is finished, move it to the Archive to see a clean summary of your work. - Export data for a single roll or your entire collection to your clipboard in a clean, readable text format to share or back up anywhere. - All your data syncs seamlessly and privately between your devices using iCloud. A Note from the Developer: This app was born from a personal need to better document my own film photography. It's an independently built project, and it will always be shaped by the community that uses it. If you have an idea for a feature, find something that could work better, or just want to share your thoughts, please reach out. Your feedback is invaluable. Happy shooting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GR Lab at Free against Roll Notes's $0.99. Roll Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
GR Lab is free to download; Roll Notes costs $0.99 up front. GR Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Roll Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GR Lab | Roll Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 定康 王 | Samuel Attwood |
In-app purchases
GR Lab
- GR Lab-7-day member$1.997 Days
- GR Lab-Monthly Membership3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- GR Lab - Pro Annual Member3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- GR Lab-年度会员$14.991 Year
- GR Lab-Pro Lifetime$9.99
- GR Lab-LIfetime Pro$24.99
Roll Notes
No in-app purchases









