# NoteCam Lite - GPS memo camera

> Have you ever taken a picture but forgotten where it is? Let NoteCam solve it.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.derekr.NoteCam](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.derekr.NoteCam)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.derekr.NoteCam`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Derekr Corp.
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 26,794,146
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (25,504 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2015-05-12
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.derekr.NoteCam)
- **Website:** [https://notecam.derekr.com/](https://notecam.derekr.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://notecam.derekr.com/privacy\_ad/](https://notecam.derekr.com/privacy_ad/)

## Description

### NoteCam Lite - GPS Memo Camera

Have you ever taken a photo but forgotten where or when it was taken? NoteCam Lite helps you solve this problem by embedding GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and accuracy), timestamp, and your comments directly onto the photograph. This allows you to quickly recall important location details and notes whenever you browse your photos.

NoteCam Lite is a free camera app that includes a small watermark and supports up to 3 columns of comments. It stores the last 10 comments alongside the photo data. For advanced features like more comments, original photo storage, watermark customization, and an ad-free experience, you can upgrade to NoteCam Pro. 

Explore your memories with enriched photo details using NoteCam Lite's seamless integration of location and notes.

## Rankings

- #5,754 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.derekr.NoteCam.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise NoteCam Lite for its note-taking with photos and GPS tagging, plus generally good back-camera performance and an overall positive experience. However, two recurring drawbacks reduce desirability: intrusive ads and limitations in image quality/resolution (notably poor front-camera quality and an 11 MP cap on high-resolution cameras). Addressing ads and improving photo resolution could significantly boost user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Note-taking feature with photos (note-with-photo capability).
- GPS tagging/memo functionality for geotagging notes.
- Overall positive user experience with good back-camera quality and general camera performance.

### Cons

- Intrusive in-app ads mentioned by multiple reviews.
- Photo quality and resolution limitations (front camera quality is poor; photos limited to 11 MP on high-resolution sensors).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.derekr.NoteCam)