Comparison

Zocus vs Timestamp Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zocus

Wirelessly control the zoom and focus of your DSLR camera lens using two touchscreen sliders. This app connects via Bluetooth to a 3D printable rig, offering precise adjustments for filmmakers and photographers. It's also an accessible solution for users with limited hand dexterity.

Highlights
  • Wireless zoom and focus control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable rig attachments
  • Lens calibration and presets
  • Open-source design files
  • Wide rotation sweep (90 degrees)
Features
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Zocus gives you remote control of the Zoom and Focus of your DSLR Camera Lens. Move the two touchscreen sliders and control the Zoom or Focus of your Lens - wirelessly. The App works via Bluetooth to drive the 3D Printable Zocus Rig to control the Lens. Download the part files, code and guide at Zocus.co.uk The Rig was designed as part of a BBC Documentary about designers helping people with disabilities - in this case how to operate a Camera Lens with limited dexterity in your hands. However, the App and Rig has been popular with filmmakers and photographers alike. Customise it to suit your creative needs. Features include: - Wide Zoom/Focus sweep (90 degrees rotation). - High Torque. - Allows calibration and saves pre-set lenses. - Able to design your own lens attachments. - Open Source code, component files and instructions. This project was brought together by: * Jude Pullen - Concept & Zocus Rig design * Ross Atkin - Zocus Rig firmware * Akram Hussein - Zocus iOS App and Zocus.co.uk development

About

Timestamp Camera

This app allows you to add custom timestamps, location data, and weather information to your photos and videos. It offers batch watermarking, creative templates, and a collage feature for enhanced photo editing and authenticity.

Highlights
  • Add time, date, and location stamps
  • Batch watermarking for multiple photos
  • Customizable watermark text and position
  • Lifestyle and creative watermark templates
  • Photo collage creation
  • Authenticity code for verification
  • 4K video recording with watermarks
Features
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Top Camera is a professional watermark photo camera application. When taking pictures, the time positioning is accurate, tamper-proof, and the pictures are guaranteed to be authentic. It is also possible to add time and accurate to the second while recording. · Add current time, address, weather, latitude and longitude and other information when taking pictures or videos. The address can be fine-tuned manually. You can also drag and drop the watermark anywhere on the video canvas to change the font and font color. · Full-resolution photos: shots are saved at the camera's native resolution with original time and location info, with optional HEIC · Edit every watermark field: turn time, place, weather, notes and more on or off, edit them, and your last entries are remembered · Batch watermarks: add a watermark to up to 100 photos at once, with each photo's own time and place, exported at full resolution · Camera-style frames: 4 frame styles that read the device, aperture, shutter and ISO automatically, with batch export · Authenticity code: every photo gets a verification code you can check right in the app · Lifestyle templates: anniversaries, baby milestones, solar terms, holidays and more, with new ones arriving for each season · Creative watermarks: countdown, calendar and speedometer · Collage: build a collage as you shoot, in one, two or three columns · Photo calendar: look back at your photos day by day, with that day's weather and place · Camera: zoom shortcuts, always-on flash, 5-second timer, and front-and-back dual camera on supported devices · Filters: renamed and grouped into categories, with favorites and swipe-to-switch in the viewfinder · Video: 4K recording with crisp watermarks · Favorite places, a 3×3 position grid for watermarks, and many other improvements

Screenshots

Zocus2 screens
Timestamp Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timestamp Camera at 100% against Zocus's 50%. Zocus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zocus ships an update every 3 days, Timestamp Camera every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zocus versus Timestamp Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZocusTimestamp Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoss Atkin意 田

Customer experience

Zocus

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Timestamp Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zocus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timestamp Camera

One-time1
  • Professional Edition$0.99

Questions

Is Zocus free?
Zocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timestamp Camera free?
Timestamp Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zocus or Timestamp Camera have ads?
Neither Zocus nor Timestamp Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zocus or Timestamp Camera?
Zocus ships an update every 3 days, and Timestamp Camera every 7 months. Most recently, Zocus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on November 3, 2026.

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