# GR Remote Viewer for GR2 & GR3

> RAW Image Sync for Ricoh GR2/3

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id941671702](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id941671702)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id941671702`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Xiao Xiao
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (216 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-13
- **First published:** 2017-01-31
- **Size:** 7.28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gr-remote-viewer-for-gr2-gr3/id941671702)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://medium.com/@xiao\_xiao/privacy-policy-2b09c915d7b9](https://medium.com/@xiao_xiao/privacy-policy-2b09c915d7b9)

## Description

GR Remote Viewer is the must-have companion for Ricoh GR II/GR III/GR IIIx. Connect over WiFi (NFC on supported iPhone models) to browse, transfer, and remotely control your camera, with connect history saved for one-tap re-connection.

Download selections as JPG, RAW, or MOV—optionally stamp creation date—then geotag photos and access app photos from iCloud Drive or via FTP/WebDAV. Swipe to select or share multiple shots and take full remote control of focus and settings.

## Rankings

- #105,025 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, the app is praised for quick NFC pairing and usable remote shooting when it connects, as well as image browsing/downloading. However, there are widespread compatibility and connectivity problems with GR models and firmware, plus iOS versions; unreliable photo transfer; stability issues like crashes; setup hurdles; and perceived misrepresentation of features and refund limitations. These recurring issues dominate user sentiment despite occasional positive experiences.

### Pros

- NFC tap-to-connect enables quick pairing with the camera
- Remote shooting and camera control work smoothly when the connection is stable
- Browsing and downloading photos to the phone works when the app is connected
- Positive reports of immediate, reliable operation when it works

### Cons

- Compatibility/connectivity issues with GR II/GR IIIx and latest firmware/iOS versions causing frequent connection failures
- Unreliable image transfer/downloads (e.g., 'Failed to Reload Photos', DNGs not downloadable)
- App instability: crashes or blank screens after updates
- Network setup problems (Cannot Join Network; NFC sometimes fails; password input limited to numbers)
- Feature gaps or misrepresentation: remote shooting/live view not supported on some cameras and refund frustrations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id941671702)