Template Camera vs dayLime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Template Camera
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Template Camera is a camera app that lets you shoot with a reference photo right on your viewfinder. Struggling with poses or composition? Overlay a reference image on the camera screen, adjust its position and opacity, then frame your shot by matching the pose, angle and negative space shown in the template. No need to memorize poses or keep switching between your camera and album. γKey Featuresγ β’ Reference Photo Overlay Pick a template image and overlay it on the viewfinder. Drag, zoom and adjust transparency freely, then hide it with one tap before hitting the shutter. β’ Scene Library Browse built-in scenes such as Home and Indoor Leisure. Each subscene comes with multiple unique reference photos β covering bed, window, sofa, coffee shop, bookstore, restaurant and more β so inspiration is always one tap away. β’ Custom Scenes Create your own scenes and subscenes, then add and name reference photos from your album. Favorite cafes, local parks, travel destinations β build your personal photo library in advance and pull it up on location. β’ Composition Aids Grid lines, focus control, Live Photo and other quick controls help even beginners nail composition and negative space in no time. γWho is it forγ β’ Anyone whose partner or travel buddy can't take a good photo β let them "copy the homework" from a reference β’ People who want to take better photos but don't know what pose to strike or how to compose β’ Planners who like to prepare photo ideas ahead of time and shoot on location β’ Everyday life, cafe-hopping, travel and portrait photography The life you live today is worth capturing.
dayLime
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Keep important dates in view with dayLime day counter and countdown widgets. Stamp the date, time and D-day on photos as you shoot with the timestamp camera. Match your angle with ghost mode and turn your photos into a timelapse. 1. Count days from or until a date See elapsed days as D+N or remaining days as D-N. Use this day counter app for exams, travel, anniversaries or days together. For a SAT countdown, set your own test date to count the days left. Add a D-day countdown widget or a sticky note widget to your home screen. Put a D-day widget on your Lock Screen, too. There are five slots: slots 1 and 2 are free; slots 3, 4 and 5 require a premium purchase. 2. Stamp the moment you take a photo Turn on the date, time and D-day you want to show in the timestamp camera. Those values are stamped on the photo at capture. Choose from seven date formats and three time formats. Style the D-day label with text frames, and choose from six photo frame options, including Retro Date Stamp. Your photo timestamp can show both when you took the picture and the day count. 3. Keep your angle and watch progress Ghost mode overlays the latest photo in your current record as a translucent guide. Match your pose and framing for fitness progress photos or a diet record. With at least two record photos, make a photo timelapse MP4 in one tap. The timelapse is saved as a video to the Photos app and is ready to share right away. Try the same angle for baby, pet or plant growth. 4. Share a card by link Make a collage, calendar or sticky note wall card. For collages and calendars, choose original photos, blurred photos or numbers only. Numbers only uses no photos; a collage with this option becomes a calendar of numbers. The sticky note wall has no photos or privacy choices. Choose a link duration of one day, one week, 30 days or no expiry. 5. Make it part of your day Post-workout photos: stamp the date and time after your session. Fitness progress photos: match your last pose to record body changes. SAT: set your own test date in your day counter app and follow the days left. Couple anniversaries: count days together and put the day count on a photo. Travel: use a countdown widget before departure, then photograph the trip. Baby, pet and plant growth: keep an angle as your subject grows. 6. Before you start You cannot add new stamps to existing photos. Take photos with the timestamp camera to stamp the moment. Contains ads and in-app purchases for additional slots.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Template Camera at none against dayLime's shown. dayLime's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Template Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and dayLime sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Template Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, dayLime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Template Camera | dayLime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζε₯ ζ± | ν¬ν μ΄ν ν¬λννΈ |
In-app purchases
Template Camera
- A Permanent VIP$0.99
dayLime
- Slot 3 Only$0.99
- Slot 5 Only$0.99
- Slot 4 Only$0.99
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- Unlock Remaining Slots(4&5)$1.49
- Unlock All Slots (3~5)$1.99









