# Context Camera vs Timestamp Camera

Context Camera and Timestamp Camera both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Context Camera's written reviews are positive against 40% of Timestamp Camera's. Context Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Timestamp Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Timestamp Camera is free to download; Context Camera costs $5.99 up front. Timestamp Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Context Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Context Camera against 4.7 for Timestamp Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Context Camera has 2.4K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Context Camera's written reviews are positive against 40% of Timestamp Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Context Camera | Timestamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/context-camera/id662559044/reviews) | [4.7 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-gps-camera/id6473236123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascode Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/895755095) | [Ecoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715999359) |

## What reviewers say

### Context Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/context-camera/id662559044)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture photos and automatically stamp them with essential information like location, date, and custom text. Ideal for professionals who need to document projects, inspections, or incidents with detailed visual records.

**Highlights:** Customizable information overlays, Built-in camera with zoom and focus, Location, date, and direction stamping, User comments and address annotation, Logo and watermark support, Automatic export to cloud storage

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable GPS and location data
- 👍 Customizable overlays and annotations
- 🔒 Tamper-proof photo documentation
- 📚 Excellent for work and professional use
- 💾 Seamless integration with cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited photo preview and editing options
- 🔄 Frustrations with export/sharing workflow
- 🖍 Desire for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent GPS and direction data
- Unreliable photo uploads and exports

**Requested features**

- Ability to import existing photos
- Improved batch export and organization
- Dropbox/Google Drive integration for auto-upload
- Enhanced text formatting and overlay customization


### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-gps-camera/id6473236123)

Easily add customizable date, time, and location watermarks to your photos and videos. Enhance your memories with artistic filters and time-lapse features, all within a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Time and location watermarks, Customizable watermark editing, Artistic filters, Time-lapse photography, Professional-grade features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeStamp Cam Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TimeStamp Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TimeStamp Cam Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| TimeStamp Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Context Camera free?

Context Camera costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

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

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

Context Camera and Timestamp Camera are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.4K and 91 ratings respectively.

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

Timestamp Camera shows ads; Context Camera does not.

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

Context Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Timestamp Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Context Camera was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on October 7, 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.*