Comparison

GR Lab vs Filmer

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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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.

About

Filmer

This app helps film photography enthusiasts meticulously record every roll of film, from shooting parameters to development details. It offers a comprehensive film catalog, allows for detailed photo metadata logging, and organizes images by roll for easy management and sharing. Advanced cloud import and privacy-focused local storage are also included.

Highlights
  • Film catalog with major brands
  • Detailed shooting parameter logging
  • Organize photos by film roll
  • Generate development order slips
  • Cloud import from Baidu Netdisk/WebDAV
  • Local data storage for privacy
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Filmer is your film photography database. Whether you just loaded your first roll or have been shooting for years, Filmer records every roll from the first frame to the lab, so your memories and settings stay on record. 【Film catalog】 A rich database of stocks from Kodak, Fujifilm, Ilford and more. Pick a stock when you create a roll, and note the development process for later. 【Shooting data】 Record aperture, shutter speed and focal length for each photo, plus location and notes. Optional EXIF writing keeps complete metadata on your scans. 【Organised by roll】 Archive photos by roll, see each roll's frames and details at a glance, and generate a lab order sheet before sending it off. 【Cloud import】 Import from Baidu Netdisk and WebDAV (NAS, Synology and more — PRO required) to keep your scans in one place. — Filmer PRO is available on iPhone, iPad and macOS. Learn more: • Terms of Service: https://filmer.yuzeren.com/terms • Privacy Policy: https://filmer.yuzeren.com/privacy

Screenshots

GR Lab4 screens
Filmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Filmer at 5.0 against GR Lab's 4.1. GR Lab's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. GR Lab sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Filmer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Filmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GR Lab has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR Lab ships an update every 9 days, Filmer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GR Lab versus Filmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR LabFilmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer定康 王则人 俞

Customer experience

GR Lab

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Filmer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Filmer

Subscriptions4
  • Filmer Cloud(含 100 GB 存储空间)$0.991 Month
  • Filmer Cloud(含 20 GB 存储空间)$0.991 Month
  • Filmer PRO 月度订阅$1.991 Month
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  • Filmer PRO 年度订阅$19.991 Year

Questions

Is GR Lab free?
GR Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filmer free?
Filmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GR Lab or Filmer?
Filmer is rated higher. GR Lab averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Filmer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GR Lab or Filmer have ads?
Neither GR Lab nor Filmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR Lab or Filmer?
GR Lab ships an update every 9 days, and Filmer every 5 days. Most recently, GR Lab was updated on October 30, 2026 and Filmer on October 31, 2026.

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