Comparison

GR Control vs GR VibeShot

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

Head to head
About

GR Control

Control your Ricoh GR camera wirelessly from your phone. Take selfies, group shots, or capture candid street moments with live view and full camera settings. Automatically sync images for quick review.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Live View real-time preview
  • Full camera setting adjustment
  • Automatic image sync
  • Offline image gallery
  • Tethered shooting
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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

About

GR VibeShot

Features
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Turn your Apple Watch and iPhone into a pro remote for the Ricoh GR. Set the camera down, step into the frame, and fire from your wrist — perfect for self-portraits, low angles, and long exposures. • Live View: see the camera's feed on your phone for any angle • Full remote control: ISO, aperture, shutter, EV, white balance, metering, image control • Shutter from watch or phone, with burst • Interval shooting for time-lapse and light trails • Photo sync: pull full-res shots into your album • English & Chinese, follows the system or set manually Works with Ricoh GR III, GR IIIx, GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF (incl. Street / Urban / Diary special editions — same hardware); the GR IV series (GR IV, GR IV HDF, GR IV Monochrome) is supported too. The original GR and GR II have no Bluetooth and are not supported. 3-day free trial of everything for new users. After that: Free: Live View + full manual control — compose remotely anytime. GR VibeShot PRO (subscription or lifetime): remote shutter · burst · interval · photo sync. This is a third-party app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by RICOH/PENTAX. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GR Control4 screens
GR VibeShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

GR Control and GR VibeShot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and GR VibeShot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GR Control versus GR VibeShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR ControlGR VibeShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNathan NguyenHao Wu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GR Control

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

GR VibeShot

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime Unlock$166.99

Questions

Is GR Control free?
GR Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GR VibeShot free?
GR VibeShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GR Control or GR VibeShot have ads?
Neither GR Control nor GR VibeShot shows ads.

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