CTRL vs TrueStamp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CTRL
This AI-powered photo editor offers a fast, camera-native workflow for quick enhancements and sharing. It features smart suggestions, one-tap looks, and non-destructive editing, all within a sleek, intuitive interface designed for iOS.
- Camera-native AI photo editing
- Smart AI-powered edit suggestions
- One-tap natural-looking presets
- Non-destructive editing with before/after comparison
- Lightning-fast sharing to Photos and social apps
- Liquid Glass UI for a clean interface
- Control Center and Lock Screen access
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CTRL is a fast, camera-native AI photo editor that gets you from snap -> stunning edit -> share in seconds. Built for Apple's new Liquid Glass design, CTRL keeps the interface out of the way so your photo and your style shine through. Capture. Enhance. Share. • Open to Camera: Launch straight into the viewfinder for zero-friction shooting. • Smart Suggestions: Instantly see tasteful, AI-powered edit options tailored to your shot. • One-Tap Looks: Beautiful presets that feel natural, not overprocessed. • Non-Destructive Editing: Compare Before/After anytime and revert with confidence. • Lightning-Fast Sharing: Save to Photos or post to your favorite apps in a couple of taps. Designed for iPhone • Liquid Glass UI: A refined, glassy look that draws focus to your image while staying legible and familiar. • Feels Native: Thoughtful haptics, smooth transitions, and layouts that work great one-handed. - Control Center access: Add a CTRL control to jump straight into capture or a favorite edit flow from anywhere. - Lock Screen launch: With Locked Camera Capture, press and shoot — perfect for fleeting moments. Why creators love CTRL • Speed you can feel: CTRL compresses your creative loop with no folders, no clutter, just flow. • Tasteful by default: AI that enhances your photo’s mood and realism instead of fighting it. • Simple on day one, powerful on day 100: Clean defaults for beginners; deeper tools for pros. • Privacy-minded: Clear permissions and transparent data practices. Your images stay your images. Great for • Portraits, travel, food, lifestyle, product shots, everyday moments, social posts, Stories, Reels. Whether you need a quick one-tap enhance, a cinematic look, or subtle color finesse, CTRL helps you get there fast. Highlights • Camera-first workflow • AI photo editing and one-tap enhance • Natural-looking filters and smart styles • Fine-tune exposure, white balance, vibrance, highlights, shadows, sharpness • Cropping and rotation with safe, non-destructive edits • Instant share to Photos, Messages, and social • Built with modern iOS design patterns for clarity and speed We build focused, reliable iOS apps that feel at home on iPhone. CTRL is our take on the fastest path from capture to a beautiful, personal result with no learning curve required. *Notes for iOS users: CTRL supports Control Center controls and Lock Screen camera access for rapid capture, leveraging Apple's latest system capabilities designed to make everyday tasks faster. *Start a 3-day free trial (10 free edits). Then $4.99/week for 15 edit tokens. *Design note: CTRL embraces Apple's new Liquid Glass material to keep your content front and center with a modern, glass-like aesthetic. By using CTRL AI, you agree to our Terms of Use (http://www.walter-labs.com/ctrl/terms) & Privacy Policy (http://www.walter-labs.com/ctrl/privacy)
TrueStamp
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Turn any photo into dated, located field proof. GPS Map Camera stamps latitude, longitude, address, date, time, altitude and compass bearing directly onto your photo - with an optional mini-map and live weather - so every image shows exactly where and when it was taken. Built for field professionals, clean enough for everyone. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - Keep your CLEAN ORIGINAL. Two-photo capture saves an untouched original AND a stamped copy - the overlay never ruins your real photo. - Location you can check. Your real GPS fix is written into the photo's EXIF metadata and shown on the image, so your record is easy to verify. - No full-screen ad interrupting each shot - shoot fast and stay in the flow. - Accurate address, every time - reliable on-device and online geocoding for the field. FIELD-PRO USE CASES - Site inspection & construction progress reports - Delivery proof / proof of delivery for logistics and gig work - Insurance claim photos with location and time on the image - Land, farm and infrastructure surveys - Field-staff attendance and supervisor site visits - Real estate and property-visit documentation ALSO GREAT FOR EVERYDAY - Travel and adventure photos that remember exactly where you were - Personal records, vehicle and property documentation POWERFUL STAMPS - Latitude & longitude in decimal degrees or DMS - Full street address, place name, date and time - Date and time in any time zone, set per photo - so travel and cross-border shots read correctly - Altitude, compass direction and live weather - A scannable Maps QR code - point any phone at the photo to open the exact spot - Optional mini-map thumbnail (OpenStreetMap, or Google and Apple maps on Pro) - Custom notes, project folders and your own logo MADE FOR THE WAY YOU WORK - Fully RESIZABLE overlay - position and size the stamp so it never covers what matters - Export a designed PDF report, plus CSV, GPX and KML data - Works offline - uses your last known location in low-signal rural sites - Save, sort into project folders and share your record with its data intact MADE FOR EVERYONE 15 languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Bengali and Urdu (with full right-to-left support), tuned for real fieldwork across construction, agriculture, logistics and government surveys - plus global English. Free with ads. Go Pro to unlock Google and Apple map stamps, the scannable Maps QR, PDF and data export, and to remove ads. Download GPS Map Camera free and start capturing geotagged, timestamped proof you can stand behind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CTRL at none against TrueStamp's shown. TrueStamp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CTRL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TrueStamp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CTRL ships an update every 6 days, TrueStamp every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CTRL | TrueStamp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Walter Labs, Inc. | ACKPlus Solutions Private Limited |
In-app purchases
CTRL
- Weekly Edit Pack: Free Trial Tokens3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pack of 10 Edits$4.99
- Pack of 25 Edits$9.99
- Pack of 300 Edits$99.99
TrueStamp
- Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
- Remove Ads$29.99









