Comparison

GR Mint vs GR Link

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

Head to head
About

GR Mint

This app helps photographers automatically tag their photos with precise location data from compatible cameras. It offers multiple sync options and simplifies exporting, keeping your photo library organized and private.

Highlights
  • Automatic location tagging
  • Street photography organization
  • Travel journey mapping
  • Dynamic, shutter, and scheduled sync
  • Private photo export
  • JPG + RAW file management
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Your photos capture not only the moment, but also where it happened. GPS coordinates are automatically embedded in every photo, making it easy to revisit both the images and the journey behind them years later. Turn on the camera and you're connected. No need to take your phone out or relaunch the app. Location data updates as you move, or when you press the shutter. Exporting is just as simple: swipe to select multiple photos and save them to your photo library with a tap. JPG and RAW files are grouped together automatically, keeping your library organized. The 'Add Only' permission ensures the app only writes to your library without reading your existing photos. Compatible cameras GR IV series · GR III series *This app is NOT associated with the Ricoh Corporation*

About

GR Link

Streamline your Ricoh GR camera workflow with fast transfers and remote control. This app offers instant auto-connect, background downloads, live view framing, tactile dial adjustments, and a visual recipe manager for your camera settings. Enjoy a direct, zero-server connection for privacy and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Instant Auto-Connect via Bluetooth
  • Background Transfer with Live Activities
  • Live Monitor and Remote Shutter
  • Tactile Dial Remote Control
  • Swipe-to-Cull Triage
  • Visual Recipe Manager
  • Direct Peer-to-Peer Connection
Features
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Tired of dropped connections, slow transfers, and clunky companion apps? GR Link solves the biggest frustrations for Ricoh GR photographers with fast, seamless transfers and responsive remote shooting. Supports: GR II, GR III / III HDF, GR IIIx / IIIx HDF, GR IV / IV HDF, and GR IV Monochrome. Pain Point 1: Digging into Wi-Fi settings every single time? [Instant Auto-Connect] On supported models, Bluetooth helps discover and connect to your camera. Photo transfers and Live View use camera Wi-Fi. GR II uses Wi-Fi without Bluetooth. Pain Point 2: Downloads stopping the second you switch apps? [Background Transfer + Dynamic Island] Queue photos for download and save RAW (DNG) and JPEG files to Apple Photos. On supported iOS versions and when the system permits, transfers can continue after you switch apps or lock the screen. Check progress through Live Activities and Dynamic Island on supported devices. Keep the camera powered on and connected during transfer. Pain Point 3: Selfies and group shots with no flip screen — framing by guesswork? [Live Monitor + Remote Shutter] Your GR has no articulating screen; your iPhone is the monitor. Set the camera down, check your framing in Live View while you're IN the shot, tap to focus, and fire the shutter remotely. Selfies, group photos, and low-angle shots — never shoot blind again. Pain Point 4: Fiddly menus for every exposure change? [Tactile Dial Remote] Dial in shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation with the physical-feel dial — dedicated portrait and landscape layouts. Pain Point 5: Hundreds of shots cluttering your card? [Swipe-to-Cull Triage] Cull your shoots at lightning speed: swipe through cards, swipe up to throw into a safety trash bin (confirm before deleting). Export keepers into quick collages with 12 paper/linen textures and auto-color matching. Pain Point 6: Re-entering Image Control recipes by hand? [Visual Recipe Manager] Create, fine-tune, import, and export Image Control recipes. Transfer recipes to compatible cameras, and back them up in your personal iCloud account. Pain Point 7: Privacy concerns? [Direct & Zero-Server] Direct peer-to-peer connection. No upload servers, no GR Link account required, no ads, and no tracking SDKs. Optional iCloud features use your Apple iCloud account. --- Requires iOS 17.2 or later. Camera controls, focus functions, and recipe transfer vary by camera model and firmware. Some features require a newer iOS version. Background activity is subject to system limits. Disclaimer: GR Link is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.

Screenshots

GR Mint3 screens
GR Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GR Link at 100% against GR Mint's 0%. GR Link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Mint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GR Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GR Link holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GR Mint's written reviews are positive against 100% of GR Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR Mint ships an update every 3 weeks, GR Link every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GR Mint versus GR Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR MintGR Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海芸 曾晓明 刘

Customer experience

GR Mint

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

GR Link

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GR Mint

One-time1
  • Standard License$7.99
None

GR Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GR Mint free?
GR Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GR Link free?
GR Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GR Mint or GR Link?
GR Link is rated higher. GR Mint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GR Link averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do GR Mint or GR Link have ads?
Neither GR Mint nor GR Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR Mint or GR Link?
GR Mint ships an update every 3 weeks, and GR Link every 10 days. Most recently, GR Mint was updated on October 30, 2026 and GR Link on October 31, 2026.

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