Comparison

DevLocation vs RecallRoll

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

Head to head
About

DevLocation

Features
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DevLocation is a location simulation and GPS debugging tool for iOS developers. From Mac, simulate a single coordinate or a continuous route on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled, so you can test maps, navigation, and location-based features on a real device. For development and functional testing only. Enable Developer Mode, connect with USB, and tap Trust. Follow local laws and the Apple Developer Agreement. FEATURES • Single-point mode: pick a map location, search an address, or enter coordinates • Route mode: set start, via, and end points, then simulate walk, run, cycle, or drive • Speed and GPS jitter: adjust speed and add slight jitter to test accuracy logic • GPX import and export: reuse tracks or save the current route • Follow roads: optionally generate road-aligned paths • Favorites and history: save places and routes, replay previous sessions • Mac and iPhone companion: sync on the same network; stop and restore from iPhone • Shortcuts: set or stop location simulation on Mac HOW TO USE ON IPHONE The iPhone app is a companion. It shows status and lets you stop and restore. Simulation is started from Mac. 1. Install and open • Install DevLocation on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled • Allow local network access to find the Mac on the same Wi-Fi 2. Pair with Mac • Open DevLocation on Mac, connect this iPhone with USB, tap Trust, and connect • Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi • Status syncs automatically; the home screen shows the Mac name 3. Monitor a session • The header shows Simulating or Idle, plus connection health • Location Preview marks the coordinate; change map style, zoom, or recenter • Details lists device, mode, speed, coordinates, and last update 4. Stop and restore • While simulating, tap Stop and Restore • iPhone tells Mac to end the session and restore real location • The button is disabled when idle 5. Tips • Use Mac to pick points, build routes, and start • Use iPhone to confirm on device or to stop quickly • If status does not update, check the same network and keep the Mac app open NOTES • Developer Mode is required • Use only on your own development devices to test apps you are developing • Stop and restore when finished • This tool does not bypass system restrictions or misrepresent location for non-development use

About

RecallRoll

This app helps you rediscover forgotten photos and videos by randomly resurfacing them from your library. It turns cleanup into a meaningful journey through your past, allowing you to review and delete items before they are permanently removed.

Highlights
  • Random photo and video resurfacing
  • Vertical swipe navigation
  • Review list for selected items
  • Immersive video playback
  • Deletion confirmation
  • Storage reclaimed tracking
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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RecallRoll brings your photo library back to life, one forgotten moment at a time. Your library is more than storage. It is a record of the places you visited, the people you love, and the everyday moments you once captured. RecallRoll randomly resurfaces older photos and videos, turning library cleanup into a meaningful trip through your past. Rediscover with ease • Find photos and videos you may not have seen in years • Swipe vertically to move naturally from one memory to the next • Swipe a photo right to add it to your review list • Watch videos in an immersive vertical feed and use a clear button when you want to review one for deletion Look again before deleting Adding an item to your review list never deletes it immediately. At the end of each batch, you can inspect every selected photo and video, remove mistakes, and then ask iOS to confirm the deletion. Deleted items are moved to Recently Deleted by the system. See what you accomplished RecallRoll tracks the memories you viewed, items you chose to keep, items removed, and estimated storage reclaimed. After every batch, you can see exactly how much you just reviewed. Memories on your wrist The Apple Watch app brings back a random memory and gently reminds you to continue reviewing on your iPhone. Private by design Your photos and videos are processed only on your device and are never uploaded to our servers. Storage figures are estimates and may vary when iCloud Photos optimization is enabled. RecallRoll Pro Upgrade for unlimited photo and video review sessions and choose batches of 10, 20, 30, or 50 items for each media type. Weekly and yearly plans renew automatically and can be canceled in your Apple ID settings. The Early Bird Lifetime option is a one-time purchase. Apple confirms all prices and payments. Rediscover what is worth keeping—and let go of what you no longer need. Subscription Details • Subscription options: Weekly / Yearly / Lifetime (one-time purchase) • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/recallroll • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

DevLocation2 screens
RecallRoll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevLocation at none against RecallRoll's 3. RecallRoll's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. RecallRoll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per 7 days. DevLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DevLocation ships an update every 5 days, RecallRoll weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DevLocation versus RecallRoll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevLocationRecallRoll
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.凯丽 孟

In-app purchases

None

DevLocation

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RecallRoll

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly1 Month trial$1.397 Days
  • Pro Yearly1 Year trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime - Early BirdFree

Questions

Is DevLocation free?
DevLocation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RecallRoll free?
RecallRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DevLocation or RecallRoll have ads?
Neither DevLocation nor RecallRoll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DevLocation or RecallRoll?
DevLocation ships an update every 5 days, and RecallRoll weekly. Most recently, DevLocation was updated on October 12, 2026 and RecallRoll on October 10, 2026.

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