Comparison

GPS Camera Pro vs Thread Colour Picker

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

Head to head
About

GPS Camera Pro

Capture photos with embedded GPS coordinates, altitude, and timestamps. Track daylight changes with sunrise/sunset times and navigate with a real-time compass. Ideal for fieldwork, travel, and documentation.

Highlights
  • Embedded GPS coordinates
  • Timestamp and location details
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Real-time compass
  • Geotagged photo capture
  • Altitude and air pressure data
Features
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Easily take photos with embedded GPS coordinates (longitude, latitude), altitude, air pressure, timestamp, and location details. The app also displays current sunrise and sunset times, helping you track daylight changes. Additionally, a built-in real-time compass shows your current direction. Perfect for fieldwork, travel, real estate, and documentation. Capture accurate geotagged photos anytime, anywhere, and manage your information with ease!

About

Thread Colour Picker

Easily find DMC thread colors that match any photo. Sample colors from your images to get exact hex values and the closest thread matches. Save favorites and export printable swatch lists.

Highlights
  • Photo color sampling
  • DMC thread matching
  • Hex value display
  • Save favorite colors
  • Printable PDF export
  • Thread inventory management
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Thread Colour Picker helps stitchers and embroiderers quickly find DMC thread shades that closely match colours in your photos. Pick an image from your library, pinch to zoom for precision, then tap anywhere to sample. Instantly see the hex value and the five closest thread brand matches — complete with code, name, and a colour swatch. Save favourites with a tap and export a clean, printable PDF of your swatches, optionally including a thumbnail of your sampled photo for easy reference. Use the inventory section to keep track of your threads and add custom entries including pictures and notes. Designed to be simple Thread Colour Picker works entirely on‑device. Your photos never leave your iPhone, iPad, and there’s no account, sign‑in, or analytics.

Screenshots

GPS Camera Pro3 screens
Thread Colour Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Thread Colour Picker at Free against GPS Camera Pro's $0.99. GPS Camera Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ads 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

Thread Colour Picker is free to download; GPS Camera Pro costs $0.99 up front. Thread Colour Picker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GPS Camera Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GPS Camera Pro against 5.0 for Thread Colour Picker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Camera Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Thread Colour Picker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
GPS Camera Pro versus Thread Colour Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Camera ProThread Colour Picker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer柱荣 李FRANK WILFRED HALLIDAY

In-app purchases

None

GPS Camera Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Thread Colour Picker

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is GPS Camera Pro free?
GPS Camera Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Colour Picker free?
Thread Colour Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Camera Pro or Thread Colour Picker?
GPS Camera Pro and Thread Colour Picker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do GPS Camera Pro or Thread Colour Picker have ads?
Neither GPS Camera Pro nor Thread Colour Picker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Camera Pro or Thread Colour Picker?
GPS Camera Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thread Colour Picker every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Camera Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Thread Colour Picker on October 31, 2026.

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