# myCameraPal vs Timestamp Camera Basic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timestamp Camera Basic at 61% against myCameraPal's 10%. Timestamp Camera Basic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myCameraPal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Timestamp Camera Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timestamp Camera Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera Basic has 33K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of myCameraPal's written reviews are positive against 61% of Timestamp Camera Basic's.

myCameraPal ships an update every 7 months, Timestamp Camera Basic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myCameraPal | Timestamp Camera Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycamerapal-look-busy/id730135375/reviews) | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-basic/id840110184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 73 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDevver Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/453983205) | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) |

## What reviewers say

### myCameraPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycamerapal-look-busy/id730135375)

This app allows users to capture still images or record videos with customizable settings like capture frequency and duration. It operates with a visible indicator light as per platform guidelines.

**Highlights:** Still image capture, Video recording, Set capture frequency, Set capture time, Visible camera indicator light

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Video Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### Timestamp Camera Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-basic/id840110184)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enhance your photos and videos with real-time date and GPS watermarks. Customize text, fonts, positions, and even add maps or altitude information. Capture moments with precise timestamps, including millisecond accuracy for videos.

**Highlights:** Real-time timestamp watermark, Add GPS location and address, Customizable text, font, and color, Display altitude and speed, Map overlay on camera, Import logo watermark, Video recording up to 4K

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to pro version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Captures memories with time
- 💡 Must-Have for Precision and Professionalism
- 👍 Pretty Awesome
- 👍 Great for work documentation
- 👍 Fantastic video app for iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes a lot and lags
- 🐛 Unreliable and would not trust with record and pause situations
- 🐛 Not saved photos
- 🐛 Really Slow
- 🐛 Video stabilisation is completely useless

**Reported bugs**

- Timestamp not always accurate
- Photos not saving properly
- App freezing and crashing
- Random photo bursts without user interaction
- Audio sync issues when switching cameras

**Requested features**

- Ability to change text orientation
- Option to add custom text
- Panoramic photo support
- Ability to toggle timestamp on/off
- Improve GPS accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myCameraPal free?

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

### Is Timestamp Camera Basic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myCameraPal or Timestamp Camera Basic?

Timestamp Camera Basic is rated higher. myCameraPal averages 2.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Timestamp Camera Basic averages 4.8 from 33K ratings.

### Do myCameraPal or Timestamp Camera Basic have ads?

Both myCameraPal and Timestamp Camera Basic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, myCameraPal or Timestamp Camera Basic?

myCameraPal ships an update every 7 months, and Timestamp Camera Basic every 3 weeks. Most recently, myCameraPal was updated on June 7, 2026 and Timestamp Camera Basic on September 27, 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.*