# Timestamp Camera vs Annotate

The clearest difference is ads: Timestamp Camera at none against Annotate's shown. Timestamp Camera also leads on ratings volume (618 vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Annotate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Annotate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Annotate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera has 618 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timestamp Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Annotate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera | Annotate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-date-stamper/id1500843276/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-photo-annotations/id6738395559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **618** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) | [Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453389232) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-date-stamper/id1500843276)

Easily add customizable date, time, and location stamps to your photos. Protect your images with watermarks, logos, and signatures. Enhance your memories with detailed information embedded directly onto your pictures.

**Highlights:** Date and Time Stamp, GPS Location Stamp, Signature and Logo Stamp, Customizable Stamp Size, Style, Color, and Position, Built-in Camera with Custom Settings, Image Protection with Watermarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all feature's | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Timestamp/date-stamping functionality works well
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use interface
- 📍 Location/GPS tagging capability
- 💼 Useful for professional documentation and real estate
- 🎯 Helpful for construction and project progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements throughout app
- 💰 Unexpected/hidden charges and premium paywalls
- 📉 Low photo resolution (2MP instead of full device capability)
- 🐢 App runs slowly and freezes frequently
- 🔄 Zoom functionality limited or not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when granting location permissions
- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Video files deleted if interrupted by notifications
- Stamp becomes blurry when photos are zoomed
- Landscape preview rotates incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Adjustable photo resolution settings (up to 12MP or full device capability)
- Improved zoom functionality (0.5x zoom, pinch-to-zoom)
- Manual focus and manual zoom slider controls
- Remove watermark/logo option in free version
- Better night mode and low light performance


### Annotate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-photo-annotations/id6738395559)

Enhance your outdoor photos with essential details like elevation, location, and camera information. Choose from elegant annotation styles and customize the display to perfectly capture the story of your adventures.

**Highlights:** Automatic elevation and location data extraction, Multiple annotation styles (Minimal, Detailed, Custom, Map), Adjustable annotation sizes and positioning, Choice of elevation units (meters/feet), Preserves original photo quality, Offline functionality, Customizable metadata display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snap Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

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

### Is Annotate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timestamp Camera or Annotate?

Annotate is rated higher. Timestamp Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 618 ratings, while Annotate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camera or Annotate have ads?

Annotate shows ads; Timestamp Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timestamp Camera or Annotate?

Timestamp Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Annotate every 4 months. Most recently, Timestamp Camera was updated on November 13, 2026 and Annotate on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*