Comparison

GR WORLD vs GR Control

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

Head to head
About

GR WORLD

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
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GR WORLD is an app that allows you to import images and perform shooting remotely by connecting a GR series camera to a smartphone. 【Feature】 1. Import images, Album, Widget You can import taken images to your smartphone. The images can be organized into albums, or displayed as a widget on the smartphone home screen, allowing you to enjoy viewing them just like a digital photo frame. 2. Remote shooting You can remotely release the camera shutter and set the self-timer. 3. Send location information to the camera. Location information acquired from the smartphone can be sent to the camera to record location information on images captured by the camera. Location information is acquired and sent to the camera even when the application is in the background or the smartphone is in sleep mode. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 RICOH GR IV RICOH GR IV HDF RICOH GR IV Monochrome RICOH GR III RICOH GR III HDF RICOH GR IIIx RICOH GR IIIx HDF RICOH GR II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 - 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of January 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about GR WORLD, refer to the website. https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/gr-world/

About

GR Control

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GR Control turns your phone into a wireless remote for your Ricoh GR so you can step into the frame while staying in full control. Perfect for travel selfies, group shots, or studio tethering. No extra hardware. No cables. Just open the app, connect and shoot. [For travel photographers] You're always behind the lens, so you're almost never in the shot. GR Control changes that. Set up your frame, step into it, and trigger the shutter from your phone. No asking strangers, no missing yourself from your own trip. [For street photographers] Street photography lives in unguarded moments. But the second your camera goes up, faces change, and whatever was real a moment ago isn't anymore. GR Control helps you avoid that by keeping the camera down. Mount low, frame from your phone, and shoot without anyone noticing. Live View lets you compose from any angle, such as ground level, overhead, or around corners. The shot looks natural because it was. [For studio and tethered shooting] With high-speed image sync, GR Control transfers each shot to your phone or tablet automatically, the moment you press the shutter. Review full images on a larger screen without pulling cards or running cables. Your subject stays ready, your session stays moving, and nothing breaks the rhythm. [Key Features] - Live View — real-time preview on your phone screen for precise framing. - Full camera control — Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, EV, White Balance, Metering Mode, Drive Mode, Focus Mode, Self-timer, Image Control effects, and more. - Image sync & Wireless tethering — automatic photo transfer for quick review after every shot. - Offline gallery — browse and review synced images even when the camera is off. [Supported Devices] - Ricoh GR IV - Ricoh GR IV HDF - Ricoh GR IV Monochrome - Ricoh GR III - Ricoh GR III HDF - Ricoh GR IIIx - Ricoh GR IIIx HDF - Ricoh GR II

Screenshots

GR WORLD4 screens
GR Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GR WORLD at none against GR Control's 3. GR Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GR Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GR WORLD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR WORLD ships an update every 2 months, GR Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GR WORLD versus GR Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR WORLDGR Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTDNathan Nguyen

Bugs and requests

GR WORLD

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • VPN disrupts camera connection
  • Edited photos not shown as recent

Requested features

3 requests
  • Live view for remote shooting
  • Background photo sync
  • Ability to upload presets from app to camera

GR Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GR WORLD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GR Control

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is GR WORLD free?
GR WORLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GR Control free?
GR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GR WORLD or GR Control have ads?
Neither GR WORLD nor GR Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR WORLD or GR Control?
GR WORLD ships an update every 2 months, and GR Control fortnightly. Most recently, GR WORLD was updated on October 28, 2026 and GR Control on October 25, 2026.

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