# Nav Camera vs PhotoNav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nav Camera at 59% against PhotoNav's 0%. Nav Camera also leads on chart position (#105 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). PhotoNav's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PhotoNav is free to download; Nav Camera costs $3.99 up front. Nav Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhotoNav asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nav Camera ships an update every 12 months, PhotoNav every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nav Camera | PhotoNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **34** | — |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [Lobitos Creek](https://appshunter.io/developer/441375536) |

## What reviewers say

### Nav Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Capture photos and videos with integrated geo-location data overlays. Add custom notes and choose from various display options and formats. Ideal for professional documentation and field use.

**Highlights:** Geo-location data overlays (date, time, position, altitude, datum, bearing), Customizable notes up to four lines, Movie recording with real-time overlay updates, Multiple reticle options, Colored lens filters, Support for various position formats (MGRS, UTM, etc.)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### PhotoNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonav/id1091379926)

View photos from your library with their location displayed on a map. Get directions to the exact spot where the picture was taken. This app is free to use.

**Highlights:** View photo location on map, Get directions to photo location, Access photo library, Free to use

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nav Camera free?

Nav Camera costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PhotoNav free?

PhotoNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Nav Camera or PhotoNav have ads?

Neither Nav Camera nor PhotoNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nav Camera or PhotoNav?

Nav Camera ships an update every 12 months, and PhotoNav every 6 months. Most recently, Nav Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and PhotoNav on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*