Comparison

MSQ GPS TRACKER vs Photonoter

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

Head to head
About

MSQ GPS TRACKER

Features
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A MSQ is a Real Time Product with a high-end technology for locating the real time accurate position of birds and animals such as falcons, camels, horses, dogs etc. A bird and animal tracking device with a solar charging feature that covers unlimited range and distance is an innovative product designed for long-term tracking and wildlife monitoring. Equipped with solar panels, these devices harness sunlight to recharge their batteries, ensuring extended operation without frequent maintenance. This eliminates the hassle of charging the battery for the individual. The device uses GPS technology to track the movements and behaviors of birds and animals in real time. Data is seamlessly transmitted to a user-friendly mobile app, allowing hunters, researchers and wildlife enthusiasts to access location updates, migration patterns, and activity insights directly from their smartphones. This combination of sustainability and convenience makes it an ideal solution for long-term monitoring.

About

Photonoter

Features
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Photonoter helps you capture quick notes exactly when you need them: with a photo, an image from your library, an audio recording, or a scanned barcode. Create entries in just a few taps, add notes, assign a category, set a date, and optionally schedule a reminder. Your entries are organized by date, easy to edit later, and can include useful details such as documents, receipts, warranties, recipes, or anything else you want to remember. Features: - Take a photo or choose one from your photo library - Record and play back audio notes - Scan common barcodes and QR codes - Add text notes, categories, dates, and reminders - View entries grouped by day - Edit saved entries whenever needed - Zoom into saved images - Store data in iCloud when available, with local storage as fallback - Manually sync your entries Photonoter is made for everyday moments: receipts, product codes, documents, ideas, appointments, shopping reminders, warranty notes, and all the small things you do not want to lose.

Screenshots

MSQ GPS TRACKER4 screens
Photonoter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Photonoter at every 6 weeks against MSQ GPS TRACKER's every 4 months. MSQ GPS TRACKER's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSQ GPS TRACKER ships an update every 4 months, Photonoter every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
MSQ GPS TRACKER versus Photonoter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSQ GPS TRACKERPhotonoter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAHDI AL DOSARIMichael Schwarz

In-app purchases

None

MSQ GPS TRACKER

No in-app purchases

None

Photonoter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSQ GPS TRACKER free?
MSQ GPS TRACKER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photonoter free?
Photonoter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSQ GPS TRACKER or Photonoter have ads?
Neither MSQ GPS TRACKER nor Photonoter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSQ GPS TRACKER or Photonoter?
MSQ GPS TRACKER ships an update every 4 months, and Photonoter every 6 weeks. Most recently, MSQ GPS TRACKER was updated on October 28, 2026 and Photonoter on October 28, 2026.

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