# Compass Camera vs Timestamp Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timestamp Camera at 100% against Compass Camera's 50%. Timestamp Camera also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.5). Compass Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

Timestamp Camera is free to download; Compass Camera costs $2.99 up front. Timestamp Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Compass Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timestamp Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Compass Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timestamp Camera's.

Compass Camera ships an update every 49 months, Timestamp Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Camera | Timestamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-camera/id1587276403/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-gps-photo/id6745490022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) | [Grzegorz Wojcik](https://appshunter.io/developer/992934795) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-camera/id1587276403)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Record videos or take photos with embedded directional and environmental data. Features include compass, time, date, level, and pitch angle indicators. Save original photos and access media easily from your library.

**Highlights:** Embed compass, time, date, level, pitch angle, Capture photos with embedded info, Capture videos with embedded info, Show/Hide info overlays, Pinch to zoom, Save original photo option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-gps-photo/id6745490022)

Easily add customizable date, time, text, images, and location overlays to your photos and videos. Perfect for documenting work, travel, or daily life with accurate geo-tagging and visual information.

**Highlights:** Timestamp and date overlay, Location and GPS coordinates, Customizable overlay style, Live preview mode, Photo and video support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Camera free?

Compass Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

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

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

Timestamp Camera is rated higher. Compass Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Timestamp Camera averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Compass Camera or Timestamp Camera have ads?

Neither Compass Camera nor Timestamp Camera shows ads.

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

Compass Camera ships an update every 49 months, and Timestamp Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass Camera was updated on September 30, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on October 11, 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.*