# Context Camera vs Timestamp Camera

The clearest difference is price: Timestamp Camera at Free against Context Camera's $5.99. Timestamp Camera also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Context Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Timestamp Camera is free to download; Context Camera costs $5.99 up front. Timestamp Camera sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Context Camera's written reviews are positive against 75% of Timestamp Camera's.

Context Camera ships an update every 2 months, Timestamp Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 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 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-photo-gps/id6680182683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | #135 |
| Size | 19 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascode Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/895755095) | [Practical Apps from Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741404046) |

## What reviewers say

### Context Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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-photo-gps/id6680182683)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app adds precise time, date, and GPS location stamps to your photos. It's ideal for preserving memories with detailed location data or for professional documentation requiring credible, geotagged images.

**Highlights:** Stamp photos with GPS location, Add date and time stamps, Manually select location on map, Add text notes to photos, Export and share timestamped images

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | 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 5.5K 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Context Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Context Camera or Timestamp Camera?

Context Camera currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Timestamp Camera at #135. 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.*