# Solocator - GPS Field Camera

> Solocator stamps photos you take with GPS location, Compass Direction, Date/Time

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.solocator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Civi Corp
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 122,126
- **Rating:** 3.65 / 5 (1,015 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-22
- **First published:** 2012-12-17
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.solocator)
- **Website:** [https://solocator.com](https://solocator.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://solocator.com/privacy-policy-android/](https://solocator.com/privacy-policy-android/)

## Description

Solocator is a powerful GPS-enabled camera extension designed for professionals who need precise photo documentation. It stamps photos with GPS coordinates, compass direction, altitude, date, and time, providing irrefutable proof for fieldwork and inspections. With features like overlay customization, support for front and back cameras, and autosaving both original and stamped photos, Solocator makes capturing and managing location-based images effortless.

The extension also includes an optional Industry Pack that enhances functionality by adding project notes, custom filename exports, street addresses, advanced coordinate systems (UTM/MGRS), batch editing capabilities, and seamless cloud storage integration with services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. Users can view photo locations on a map, share images with embedded metadata, and organize photos by project or date. Solocator is widely used by various industries and government agencies worldwide for reliable photo proof and field documentation.

## Rankings

- #202,047 — Overall
- #1 — Photography (Paid)
- #41 — Application (Paid)
- #96 — overlay

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `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.CAMERA2`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.solocator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Solocator is valued for its usability, price, and responsive support, with long-term field use. Many users praise accurate GPS reporting and broad adoption. However, recurring problems cited by multiple reviewers include GPS inconsistencies, stability and exporting failures, and troublesome in-app purchase handling (industry packs), sometimes resulting in lost photos or repeated repurchases. Some users also report a cluttered UI and auto light adjustments that can't be disabled. Overall, the app offers strong core features and dependable support, but stability, purchase, and export workflows need improvement to meet steady professional use.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive once you learn the features
- Excellent value for the price with useful features
- Strong developer support and responsive troubleshooting
- Long-standing reliability; used by individuals and teams for years
- Accurate GPS/location reporting in many reviews

### Cons

- GPS accuracy inconsistent and sometimes does not update when moving, per multiple reviews
- Frequent stability issues including freezing, crashes, and UI glitches
- Industry pack purchasing problems (re-prompts, greyed-out options, lost purchases) and related data loss
- Export failures (randomly stops exporting to camera roll; KMZ export not functioning)
- Difficult navigation and unwanted auto camera lighting that cannot be easily disabled

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