# Meta vs Timestamp Camera

The clearest difference is price: Timestamp Camera at Free against Meta's $0.99. Timestamp Camera also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Meta's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Timestamp Camera is free to download; Meta costs $0.99 up front. Meta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Timestamp Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meta ships an update monthly, Timestamp Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meta | Timestamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [JAMSoft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834230814) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### Meta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-photo/id6758564502)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MetaPhoto Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| MetaPhoto Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| MetaPhoto Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-gps-location/id6766024816)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timestamp Camera Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Timestamp Camera Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timestamp Camera Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meta free?

Meta costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

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

### Do Meta or Timestamp Camera have ads?

Timestamp Camera shows ads; Meta does not.

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

Meta ships an update monthly, and Timestamp Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Meta was updated on October 31, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on October 28, 2026.

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