Image Sync vs Ricoh Recipes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Image Sync
Control compatible cameras remotely, view live feeds, and transfer images directly to your mobile device. Upload photos to social media or copy them for safekeeping. Offers full camera control for enhanced shooting experiences.
- Remote shooting with live view
- View and copy images to mobile
- Upload images to social media
- Control camera settings remotely
- Transfer photos wirelessly
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Paired with a RICOH IMAGING's compatible camera, "Image Sync" application enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images and upload them to SNS sites. 【Feature】 1.View and Copy Images You can view images taken with your camera and copy them to your mobile device. You can also upload them to SNS sites. 2.Remote Shooting You can monitor the live view image on your mobile device. Various camera operations including EV compensation and shutter release are possible from a mobile device. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 PENTAX K-1 PENTAX K-1 Mark II PENTAX K-3 Mark III PENTAX KP PENTAX KF PENTAX K-S2 PENTAX K-70 RICOH GR II RICOH GR III RICOH GR IIIx RICOH WG-M2 RICOH G900SE RICOH G900SE II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 – 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of May 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about ImageSync, refer to the website. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/ RICOH WG-M1 is not supported by Image Sync. For details, refer to the the website; http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/wg-m1/
Ricoh Recipes
Discover over 40 in-camera JPEG settings for Ricoh GR cameras, inspired by film stocks and analog aesthetics. Achieve desired looks directly from your camera without post-editing. Compatible with GR, GR II, GR III, and GR IIIx models.
- Over 40 JPEG recipes
- Film stock and analog inspired looks
- In-camera editing
- Compatible with GR, GR II, GR III, GR IIIx
- Adjustable JPEG settings
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Ricoh Recipes is a free app that gives you access to over 40 JPEG Recipes for Ricoh GR cameras! These JPEG settings allow you to get various looks straight out of camera, many inspired by film stocks and analog aesthetics. No need to edit! If you have a Ricoh GR, GR II, GR III, or GR IIIx camera, there are JPEG Recipes in this app that are compatible with your gear—it's a great resource for Ricoh GR photographers! Simply select the recipe you want, adjust the JPEG settings as required, and shoot! Not compatible with "GR Digital" (a.k.a. "GRD") cameras. Terms of use: https://ricohrecipes.com/ricoh-recipes-app/ Privacy Policy: https://ricohrecipes.com/ricoh-recipes-app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ricoh Recipes at 80% against Image Sync's 13%. Ricoh Recipes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8). Image Sync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (197 vs 25). 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
Both are free to download. Ricoh Recipes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per year. Image Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ricoh Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Sync has 197 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Image Sync's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ricoh Recipes's.
Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, Ricoh Recipes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Image Sync | Ricoh Recipes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (197 ratings) | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD | Ritchie Roesch |
Customer experience
Image Sync
Ricoh Recipes
Bugs and requests
Image Sync
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't recognize camera's WiFi
- Bluetooth connection not working
- Fails to transfer RAW images
- Crashes when transferring photos
Requested features
4 requests- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Improve file management and cloud integration
- Add self-timer feature
- Provide firmware update capability
Ricoh Recipes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Image Sync
No in-app purchases
Ricoh Recipes
- Ricoh Patron$11.991 Year
