Comparison

Stego vs Timestamp Camera

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

Head to head
About

Stego

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Stego-Lab labels AI images under the EU AI Act (Art. 50) and adds steganography, EXIF editing, watermarking and batch processing for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It is made for people who want to handle sensitive material locally on their own device, without relying on external servers or cloud services. On the iPhone while travelling, at the desk on the Mac, or flexibly on the iPad β€” Stego-Lab offers the same capabilities on every platform. Steganography β€” embed content invisibly With Stego-Lab you can hide text, images or files inside photos and decode them again later. Embedded content can optionally be encrypted with a password. That makes the app suitable for private archiving, protected notes, hidden image information, documented evidence or the controlled handover of content β€” discreet, secure and entirely offline. Watermarking β€” visible and invisible Beyond invisible steganography, Stego-Lab also does visible and invisible watermarks. Single images or whole series can be marked with text or image watermarks. In batch mode, many photos are processed in one run β€” ideal for applying visible, invisible or combined watermarks to entire collections. On the Mac you additionally get comfortable drag-and-drop support and a larger working area. EXIF and metadata editing A second focus is thorough EXIF and metadata editing. Stego-Lab reads, displays and selectively edits image metadata β€” description, creator, copyright, software, camera make and model, lens data, capture date and GPS information. Metadata can be adjusted and exported under the same or a changed file name. This makes Stego-Lab useful for photographers, archivists, content creators and privacy-minded users who want to stay in full control of their image data. Supported formats Stego-Lab handles the common image formats PNG, TIFF, JPG/JPEG and HEIC, plus many RAW formats. For invisible content and lossless further processing, PNG and TIFF are the formats of choice. On iOS and iPadOS, files come from the photo library or the Files app; on the Mac, the familiar Finder access is available as well. Exported results can be shared, saved directly or fed into existing workflows. Local processing β€” no cloud, no compromises Stego-Lab works exclusively on your device. Content is never transmitted to external servers. That makes the app particularly attractive wherever privacy, control over your data and offline availability matter. A clear interface for every level of experience The app is organised into Encode, Decode, EXIF, Batch and Info. Newcomers and advanced users alike can run complex image workflows straight on iPhone, iPad or Mac β€” no extra desktop software required. Free and Pro Included for free: β€’ Visible text or logo watermark for a single image β€’ Label AI images under the EU AI Act (Art. 50): visible label and metadata β€’ Delete all metadata with one click β€’ Simple text decoding β€’ Read EXIF and edit the core fields β€’ Import from Photos and Files Stego-Lab Pro – a one-time in-app purchase, no subscription – unlocks: β€’ Invisible embedding of text, images and files, optionally password-protected (AES-256-GCM) β€’ Image and file decoding and password-protected content β€’ Batch processing of multiple images, including metadata deletion β€’ Robust invisible AI labelling and batch labelling β€’ Visible and invisible watermarks combined β€’ The full EXIF editor including camera and GPS fields β€’ Direct camera capture Stego-Lab brings privacy, creative image editing and technical image analysis together in a single app β€” across the whole Apple ecosystem. Whether you protect content, control metadata, mark series of images or manage hidden information: Stego-Lab gives you a focused, capable toolbox β€” right on your device.

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Timestamp Camera

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TimeStamp Camera – Capture Every Moment with Proof Turn your photos and videos into reliable records with TimeStamp Camera. Instantly add accurate time, date, and location overlays to every shotβ€”perfect for work, travel, and everyday life. Whether you need proof of delivery, document site progress, or simply remember where and when a moment happened, TimeStamp Camera makes it effortless. KEY FEATURES Accurate Timestamp & Location Auto-add date and time to photos and videos Display full address, GPS coordinates, or both Supports multiple date & time formats Timezone-aware and highly precise Real-Time Camera Overlays See timestamp and location live before capturing Works for both photos and videos Smooth, high-performance rendering Fully Customizable Layouts Adjust position, font, size, and color Add background or transparent style Create and save your own templates Professional and minimal design options Video Recording with Timestamp Record videos with embedded overlays No extra editing required High-quality export with smooth playback Batch Edit Existing Media Add timestamp and location to existing photos/videos Process multiple files at once Keep original files ΰ€Έΰ₯ΰ€°ΰ€•ΰ₯ΰ€·ΰ€Ώΰ€€ Watermark & Branding Add your logo or custom text Perfect for business and professional use Export & Share Anywhere Save to Photos Share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, and social apps Choose original or compressed quality PERFECT FOR Construction & site reporting Delivery proof and logistics Travel journaling Field work documentation Personal memory tracking #Timestamp Camera offers auto-renewing subscription options: -$3.99 per month -$19.99 per year β€’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Transcribe β€’ Subscriptions are billed monthly on the subscription plan β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy https://privacy.vidanimate.co

Screenshots

Stego4 screens
Timestamp Camera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stego at none against Timestamp Camera's shown. Timestamp Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stego sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stego ships an update every 6 months, Timestamp Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Stego versus Timestamp Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStegoTimestamp Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian RaithPolymath Company Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stego

One-time1
  • Stego-Lab Pro$12.99
3 purchases

Timestamp Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Timestamp Camera Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Timestamp Camera Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timestamp Camera Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Stego free?
Stego 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 Stego or Timestamp Camera have ads?
Timestamp Camera shows ads; Stego does not.
Which is updated more often, Stego or Timestamp Camera?
Stego ships an update every 6 months, and Timestamp Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Stego was updated on October 16, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on October 8, 2026.

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