Comparison

GR Lab vs ShootKit Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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Complete support for Ricoh GR II, GR III, GR IV series cameras! We are dedicated to creating an app that makes your Ricoh GR camera even better to use :) --- ■ Preset Library · Build your exclusive preset library. · Identify preset parameters from sample photos with one click. · Easily record each parameter with a single tap. ■ Aesthetic Album: Of course, beautiful photos deserve to be saved! · Beyond color filter presets, you can also simply save photos. Record all the beautiful, interesting, and personally loved photos! Easily build your own aesthetic album. · Supports adding tags and notes. · Adapts to multiple image list layouts, switchable based on user preference. ■ Image Extraction: · Quickly extract images from social media platforms with one click, apply them instantly, and save them to your projects. Recording presets has never been easier! · High-definition extraction, watermark-free, simple and convenient. · Extracted images can be saved to your phone's album or project lists. · Powered by AI large models for smarter and easier recognition. ■ Camera Connection: Supports connecting Ricoh GR2, GR3, GR3x, GR3 HDF, GR3x HDF, GR4, and GR4 HDF cameras. · Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. · Connect to your camera anytime, anywhere for fast photo transfer. · Browse and view camera images in high definition. · Transfer photos quickly and stably. · Supports up to 10 simultaneous high-speed download tasks. · Automatically checks for camera firmware updates. · Multiple settings to meet your different needs. · Supports background transfer; no need to wait and watch. · Automatically syncs time and geolocation data to the camera. ■ Camera Remote Control · A fully-featured camera remote. · Supports live view preview. · Supports tap-to-focus on the screen. · Supports adjustment of various parameters. · You are in full control of your camera. ■ Apply Presets to Camera · Easily sync saved presets to your camera. · One-tap synchronization saves manual adjustments. · Currently supports GR2 and GR4 series cameras only. ■ Multiple Utility Tools · Preset parameter identification. · Shutter count inquiry. · Original image verification. · Camera serial number inquiry. · Camera manufacturing date inquiry. ■ "Did You Shoot Today?" Log A shooting log feature, inspired by the Xiaohongshu topic #今天用理光拍照了吗 (Did you shoot with your Ricoh today?), to record your daily shooting moments with your camera. · Supports logging photos, location, shooting type, mood, and notes. · Shooting Map for visualizing shooting locations. · Various data charts for an overview of your shooting history. · Supports logging for multiple cameras or custom entries. ■ Preset Card Sharing · Generate stylish preset cards for easy sharing. · Multiple card styles to choose from to suit your needs. · More styles are in development... ■ Live Activities & Dynamic Island · Photo download tasks are visible in real-time (for supported iPhones). ■ iCloud Data Backup & Sync: · Supports syncing project data across multiple devices! · Sync Panel: Clearly displays network status, iCloud connection, upload, and import progress. · Manual Sync: Sync project data with one tap! You decide when. ■ Other Features: · Supports Light and Dark theme switching. · Adapts to multiple project list layout styles, switchable by user preference! · Supports customizable App Icons! More styles and varieties are continuously being added.... · We will continue to develop more interesting new features for GR Lab in the future! --- ■ Suggestions & Feedback: · Xiaohongshu: 若水 · Email: wdklog@gmail.com --- Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/7c5b1603-e0c0-4bc9-b1a0-0155da718feb Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This product is not affiliated with Ricoh Company, Ltd.

About

ShootKit Pro

Features
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ShootKit Pro is an all-in-one shooting management tool designed for photographers. Whether you shoot landscapes, portraits, commercial work, or personal projects, ShootKit Pro helps you organize every detail of your creative workflow. Stay focused on creating — and let the app handle the planning. Main Features ◆ Shoot Management Plan and document each shoot: themes, notes, requirements, location details, ideas, and more. ◆ Gear Organizer Keep track of cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, and accessories. Never forget what you need for a session. ◆ Location Favorites Save and manage your favorite spots with notes and conditions — perfect for outdoor shooters. ◆ Multi-Language Support (Chinese & English) Switch the entire interface language with one tap. Premium Features (In-App Purchase) Unlocking Premium gives you: Advanced shoot management tools Additional fields and customization Unlimited entries Enhanced productivity features Priority access to future updates Why Choose ShootKit Pro? Tailored specifically for photography workflows Cleaner and faster than using notes or spreadsheets Simple, elegant, distraction-free interface No ads, ever Your data stays on your device Download ShootKit Pro today and streamline your shooting process — focus on creativity, not organization.

Screenshots

GR Lab4 screens
ShootKit Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GR Lab at every 9 days against ShootKit Pro's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ShootKit Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR Lab ships an update every 9 days, ShootKit Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GR Lab versus ShootKit Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR LabShootKit Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer定康 王翔 高

In-app purchases

6 purchases

GR Lab

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time2
  • GR Lab-Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • GR Lab-LIfetime Pro$24.99
1 purchases

ShootKit Pro

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium Features$2.99

Questions

Is GR Lab free?
GR Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShootKit Pro free?
ShootKit Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GR Lab or ShootKit Pro have ads?
Neither GR Lab nor ShootKit Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR Lab or ShootKit Pro?
GR Lab ships an update every 9 days, and ShootKit Pro every 6 months. Most recently, GR Lab was updated on October 11, 2026 and ShootKit Pro on October 18, 2026.

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