# Timestamp Camera vs MarkCam

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timestamp Camera at free against MarkCam's free with in-app purchases. Timestamp Camera also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 1). MarkCam's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MarkCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MarkCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timestamp Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, MarkCam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera | MarkCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-timemark/id6756597066/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markcam-watermark-camera/id6758783193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEETFIRE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861677709) | [庆鸿 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558629938) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-timemark/id6756597066)

Easily add date, time, and location watermarks to your photos and videos. This app is ideal for work reports, evidence, travel documentation, and capturing everyday memories with precise details.

**Highlights:** Add date, time, and location watermarks, Record videos with live watermarks, Customizable timestamp layout and format, Live GPS map overlay, Professional filters and themes, Multiple watermark templates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $14.99 | one-time |


### MarkCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markcam-watermark-camera/id6758783193)

Easily add custom text, timestamps, and location details to your photos. This app streamlines the process for creating clear work records and daily check-ins, saving your watermarked images directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Custom text watermarks, Date and time stamps, Location details (province, city, street), In-app gallery, Direct sharing and export, Privacy-focused, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Membership | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

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

### Is MarkCam free?

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

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

MarkCam is rated higher. Timestamp Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while MarkCam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camera or MarkCam have ads?

Both Timestamp Camera and MarkCam show ads.

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

Timestamp Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and MarkCam monthly. Most recently, Timestamp Camera was updated on October 28, 2026 and MarkCam on October 12, 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.*