Comparison

GR Mint 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 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 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 Mint3 screens
GR Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GR Control at 16.4 against GR Mint's 26.0. 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 Mint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GR Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR Mint ships an update every 3 weeks, GR Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GR Mint versus GR Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR MintGR Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer海芸 曾Nathan Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GR Mint

One-time1
  • Standard License$7.99
3 purchases

GR Control

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

Questions

Is GR Mint free?
GR Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GR Control free?
GR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GR Mint or GR Control have ads?
Neither GR Mint nor GR Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR Mint or GR Control?
GR Mint ships an update every 3 weeks, and GR Control fortnightly. Most recently, GR Mint was updated on October 1, 2026 and GR Control on October 7, 2026.

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