Alpha GPS
Alpha GPS: A free, focused choice for Sony photographers who want automatic Bluetooth geotagging. Ranked #38 of 38 in Photo Geotagging Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free mobile Bluetooth GPS camera pairing.
At a glance
- Editor score6.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree mobile Bluetooth GPS camera pairing
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Facts checked13 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Automatic Bluetooth GPS geotagging with background location updates
- Synchronizes camera date, time and time zone automatically
- Supports reconnection, multiple cameras and remote shutter control
Where it doesn't
- No batch geotagging or map workflows
- Designed for compatible Sony cameras only
- Requires iOS 18+ or Android 8+ mobile deployment
Our verdict on Alpha GPS
Alpha GPS is an open-source mobile app for photographers using compatible Sony Alpha, ILCE or ZV cameras. It sends a phone’s current GPS coordinates to the camera over Bluetooth while you shoot, with support for iPhone on iOS 18 or later and Android on Android 8 or later. Solo photographers and small teams that want phone-based location pairing without an account, advertising or a paywall are the clearest fit.
The app is free and open-source, with no paid tiers described. Its feature set centers on automatic geotagging rather than catalog management: background location updates continue while the phone is locked, and always-on mode, logs and recovery options support ongoing sessions. Alpha GPS can automatically reconnect to a camera, synchronize camera date, time and time zone, and support multiple cameras. On supported models, Bluetooth remote shutter control adds a second camera-control function to the location workflow.
Platform fit is deliberately narrow. Deployment is mobile, and the camera connection depends on compatible Sony models that support Sony’s Bluetooth location linking. Email, community and documentation channels provide the listed support paths. This makes Alpha GPS a practical choice for Sony owners who want a lightweight GPS companion and occasional remote control. Photographers seeking batch geotagging, map-based workflows or broader camera-brand coverage should choose a tool built around those requirements instead.
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Alpha GPS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| GPS track sync | Not verified |
| Reverse geocoding | Not verified |
| Batch geotagging | Not verified |
| Map workflow | Not verified |
| Track import formats | Not verified |
| Platform support | Mobile |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | alphagps.app |
| Facts checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
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