# Timestamp Camera vs SnapWow

The clearest difference is ads: Timestamp Camera at none against SnapWow's shown. Timestamp Camera also leads on ratings volume (618 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). SnapWow's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and 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 SnapWow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SnapWow 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timestamp Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, SnapWow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera | SnapWow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-date-stamper/id1500843276/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapwow-watermark-camera/id6740474781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **618** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) | [Yantai Jing'Ao New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681685778) |

## 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


### SnapWow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapwow-watermark-camera/id6740474781)

Easily add aesthetic frames, date, location, and weather to your photos with minimalist templates. Capture everyday memories and share them instantly with a simple, one-tap process.

**Highlights:** Minimalist watermark frames, Automatic date, time, location, and weather stamps, One-tap photo output, Clean and aesthetic templates, Simple and lightweight interface, Ideal for travel, lifestyle, and daily diaries

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

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

### Is SnapWow free?

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

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

SnapWow is rated higher. Timestamp Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 618 ratings, while SnapWow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camera or SnapWow have ads?

SnapWow shows ads; Timestamp Camera does not.

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

Timestamp Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and SnapWow every 5 days. Most recently, Timestamp Camera was updated on November 5, 2026 and SnapWow on November 4, 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.*