# Timestamp Camcorder vs Speed Overlay Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Overlay Camera at 100% against Timestamp Camcorder's 52%. Speed Overlay Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Timestamp Camcorder's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camcorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Speed Overlay Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed Overlay Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camcorder has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Timestamp Camcorder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speed Overlay Camera's.

Timestamp Camcorder ships an update every 3 months, Speed Overlay Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camcorder | Speed Overlay Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camcorder-gps-maps/id1108388102/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-overlay-camera/id6799109968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [Lenny Shtab](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799109970) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camcorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camcorder-gps-maps/id1108388102)

Record videos with live GPS, speed, and map overlays directly embedded. Customize instrument placement and scaling for a personalized action camera experience. Ideal for documenting journeys and high-speed activities.

**Highlights:** Live GPS, speed, and map overlays, Customizable instrument placement and scaling, Record in MPEG-4 720p, Supports metric, imperial, and nautical units, Includes altitude, G-force, and compass data, Portrait and landscape recording

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Action Camera Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Action Camera Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Action Camera Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Action Cam - GPS, Speed Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well as a dash cam
- 👍 Useful for traffic violation reports
- 👍 Records time and location accurately
- 👍 Versatile for various activities (motorcycle, car, snowboarding, go-kart)
- 👍 Good value for money compared to action cams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Poor graphics quality
- 😞 App is paid to use, not free
- 😞 Subscription required for functionality
- 😞 Lifetime purchase now requires subscription
- 😞 App crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Videos not saved
- App nags to rate on app store
- Low resolution even at max settings
- Graphical compass display not working on iOS 14

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out functionality
- Higher video resolution (1080p)
- Graphical altimeter with feet/meter display
- Option to take only one photo
- Free text field for notes


### Speed Overlay Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-overlay-camera/id6799109968)

Record your activities with speed, distance, and route overlays on videos. You can also record routes without filming and revisit them in 3D. Create shareable route posters with your stats.

**Highlights:** Record speed, distance, and route on videos, Record routes without filming, Apple Watch workout integration, 3D route playback, Create shareable route posters, Customizable overlay styles and positions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Forever | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camcorder free?

Timestamp Camcorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speed Overlay Camera free?

Speed Overlay Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timestamp Camcorder or Speed Overlay Camera?

Speed Overlay Camera is rated higher. Timestamp Camcorder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Speed Overlay Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camcorder or Speed Overlay Camera have ads?

Neither Timestamp Camcorder nor Speed Overlay Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timestamp Camcorder or Speed Overlay Camera?

Timestamp Camcorder ships an update every 3 months, and Speed Overlay Camera every 5 days. Most recently, Timestamp Camcorder was updated on October 29, 2026 and Speed Overlay Camera on October 9, 2026.

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