Comparison

ZestCam vs Timestamp Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZestCam

This app provides a clean, professional camera feed for live streaming on OBS and other platforms. It offers zero UI interference, dual-mode output via USB capture card or SRT wireless streaming, and minimalist controls for seamless operation. Enjoy pro-grade video quality with hardware-level stability.

Highlights
  • Ultra-clean camera feed with zero UI interference
  • USB capture card output with low latency
  • SRT wireless streaming over LAN
  • Real-time resolution switching (4K60/4K30/1080P60)
  • One-tap front/back camera switching
  • Gesture controls for UI management
  • Hardware-level stability with 60 fps locked
Features
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ZestCam turns your iPhone into a professional camera for OBS. Stream a clean 4K picture over Wi‑Fi with SRT, or send it over USB and HDMI. No watermark and no on-screen controls in your shot. TWO WAYS TO CONNECT • Wireless SRT: stream over your local Wi‑Fi straight into an OBS Media Source. Encrypted, low latency, no capture card needed. • USB and HDMI: connect the iPhone to your computer or a capture card. The screen becomes a clean full-screen feed and the controls hide themselves. On HDMI, the phone's own screen dims. PRO IMAGE QUALITY • Up to 4K at 60 fps, plus 4K30, 1080p60 and 1080p30, depending on your iPhone. • Picks the best camera format automatically, with video stabilization. • H.264 or HEVC. HEVC uses about a third less bandwidth at the same quality. • The picture follows how you hold the phone, in landscape or portrait. AUDIO • Turn on the microphone to send sound to OBS along with the picture. CAMERA CONTROLS • Tap to focus and expose. Long-press to lock AE/AF. Slide to adjust exposure. • Pinch to zoom up to 5×, moving smoothly between the ultra-wide and wide lenses. • Switch between the front and back cameras in one tap. BUILT TO STAY LIVE • Reconnects automatically after short network drops. • Lowers the bitrate when Wi‑Fi gets busy and raises it again when it clears. • Brings the picture back after calls and other interruptions. • Steps down from 4K to 1080p if the phone gets too hot, so the feed keeps going. • Keeps the screen awake while you're live. • Shows bitrate, frame rate, latency and packet loss on screen. SET UP IN A MINUTE 1. Enter your computer's IP address. 2. Copy the link, share it, or show it as a QR code, then paste it into an OBS Media Source. 3. Tap Start streaming. A built-in guide walks you through it, and every error tells you what went wrong and how to fix it. GREAT FOR Live streaming, online classes, church services, meetings, podcasts, tutorials, product demos and multi-camera setups. Works with OBS Studio on Mac and Windows. SUBSCRIPTION ZestCam Pro unlocks every feature. Choose a yearly subscription with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Support: qiueye@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://waynerqiu.github.io/ios_privacy_policy/ZestCam.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timestamp Camera

Features
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Capture every moment with a professional Timestamp Camera that automatically adds the date, time, GPS location, address, coordinates, and custom information directly onto your photos. Whether you’re documenting construction progress, inspections, deliveries, property visits, work reports, or personal memories, Timestamp Camera: GPS helps you create reliable photo proof with permanent timestamp overlays. Features Automatic date and time stamp GPS coordinates and location stamp Human-readable address Multiple timestamp templates Project organization Custom notes High-quality photo export Save to Photos or keep images inside the app Fast, privacy-focused on-device processing Dark Mode support No ads Perfect for: Construction Engineering Site inspections Property documentation Insurance reports Field service Delivery confirmation Personal records Travel memories Customize your timestamp with: Date & Time GPS Location Address Coordinates Project Name Notes Multiple layout styles Unlike a basic camera, Timestamp Camera: GPS lets you permanently stamp important information onto every photo, making it ideal for work documentation, GPS camera usage, location photos, digital stamps, and professional photo records. Your privacy matters. Photos are processed on your device whenever possible. We do not upload your photos to our servers. Subscription Some features require a Premium subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sobhi-portfolio.netlify.app/timestamp-camera-gps-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ZestCam4 screens
Timestamp Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZestCam at 15.6 against Timestamp Camera's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZestCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Timestamp Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZestCam ships an update every 2 months, Timestamp Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZestCam versus Timestamp Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZestCamTimestamp Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer明佼 张Sobhi Arood

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZestCam

Subscriptions1
  • ZestCam yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • ZestCam Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Timestamp Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is ZestCam free?
ZestCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timestamp Camera free?
Timestamp Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZestCam or Timestamp Camera have ads?
Neither ZestCam nor Timestamp Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZestCam or Timestamp Camera?
ZestCam ships an update every 2 months, and Timestamp Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, ZestCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on October 25, 2026.

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