# SP Camera vs Timestamp Camera Pro

The clearest difference is price: Timestamp Camera Pro at $4.99 against SP Camera's $9.99. SP Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

SP Camera costs $9.99 and Timestamp Camera Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SP Camera against 4.6 for Timestamp Camera Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 608 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 57% of Timestamp Camera Pro's.

SP Camera ships an update monthly, Timestamp Camera Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Timestamp Camera Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews) | **[4.6 (608 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-pro/id832390059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 608 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #82 | **#71** |
| Size | 35 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture photos and videos discreetly using fake backgrounds that simulate web browsing, a clock, or a static image. Features include motion detection, a photo timer, and password-protected storage for your captured media.

**Highlights:** Discreet photo and video capture, Fake background simulation, Motion detection recording, Automatic photo timer, Password-protected storage, Manual camera controls, Multiple recording modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔒 Green light indicator
- 🔒 Can't turn off camera indicator

**Reported bugs**

- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Audio not recording in some videos
- App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Issues with dual camera and telephoto lens
- Problems with hidden/easy mode

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete multiple files
- Allow customization of recording notifications
- Add support for higher video resolutions
- Improve volume button controls
- Add option to record while device is locked


### Timestamp Camera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-pro/id832390059)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app allows you to add real-time date, time, and location watermarks to your photos and videos. Customize the appearance, position, and content of these timestamps, and even include altitude, speed, and map overlays.

**Highlights:** Real-time timestamp watermarks, Customizable time formats and fonts, GPS location and address display, Altitude and speed display, Map overlay on camera, Custom text and logo import, Adjustable opacity and margins

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⏰ Effective date and time stamping functionality
- 📍 Location/geotag stamping capability
- 🎨 Customizable text, color, and format options
- 👍 User-friendly and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Fast and practical performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezing and crashes
- 🐛 Automatic rapid-fire photo taking issue
- ⚠️ Performance degradation on newer iPhone models
- 🔊 Shutter sound cannot be silenced in-app
- 🔋 Volume reset to 0 on app launch

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on launch or during use
- Automatic continuous photo capture without user input
- Crashes when minimizing and reopening app
- Location/time stamp fails to display (requires reset)
- Bluetooth connection triggers unwanted photo taking

**Requested features**

- In-app shutter sound toggle/silencing option
- Cloud storage integration (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Custom image naming with prefix/suffix and auto-incrementing
- Support for iPhone 15/15 Pro camera button
- On-screen grid for frame alignment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timestamp Camera Pro free?

Timestamp Camera Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SP Camera or Timestamp Camera Pro?

Timestamp Camera Pro is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Timestamp Camera Pro averages 4.6 from 608 ratings.

### Do SP Camera or Timestamp Camera Pro have ads?

Neither SP Camera nor Timestamp Camera Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP Camera or Timestamp Camera Pro?

SP Camera ships an update monthly, and Timestamp Camera Pro every 2 months. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timestamp Camera Pro on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SP Camera or Timestamp Camera Pro?

SP Camera currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Timestamp Camera Pro at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*