Comparison

NightCap Camera 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

NightCap Camera

Capture stunning low-light and night photos and videos with advanced features like long exposure, AI-powered controls, and specialized astrophotography modes. Achieve DSLR-like results and unlock your device's full potential in challenging lighting conditions.

Highlights
  • Low light and night photo/video capture
  • Long exposure and motion blur effects
  • Astrophotography modes (stars, aurora, ISS, meteors)
  • AI camera control for automatic settings
  • Manual gesture-based adjustments
  • 4K time lapse recording
  • ISO Boost for brighter low-light shots
Features
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Photograph star trails or stunning smooth waterfalls. Capture a meteor mid-streak or traffic with light trails. And clear, detailed photos where there’s barely any light at all. One-time purchase, no subscription. ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY Four modes that automatically set the camera up for you. - Star Trails: watch the stars draw circles overhead - Meteors: automatic capture of shooting stars - ISS: the International Space Station passing over - Stars: starry skies and the Milky Way - New in version 10: Aurora, a time-lapse mode for the Northern and Southern Lights LONG EXPOSURE Hold the shutter open for seconds or minutes and movement becomes light. - Long Exposure: motion blur, or a cleaner shot when you hold still - Light Trails: traffic at night, fireworks, light painting - Both as time-lapse too, up to 4K with adjustable speed LOW LIGHT - ISO Boost for up to 4x beyond the standard camera range - Light Boost - Noise Reduction - Night Mode video and timelapse HANDHELD New in version 10. NightCap steadies and aligns every frame as you shoot, so long exposures no longer need a tripod. MANUAL CONTROL - Swipe to adjust exposure, ISO, focus and white balance - Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later - Zoom to 16x - Black and white mode Also includes an interval programmer, self-timer, and an Apple Watch app with live preview and remote control.

About

Timestamp Camera

Easily add date, time, and GPS location stamps to your photos and videos. Customize watermarks, create collages, and generate organized reports. Preserve the context of your memories and important records.

Highlights
  • Add date, time, and GPS location stamps
  • Real-time watermark overlays
  • Customize timestamp details
  • Multiple stylish watermark templates
  • Add address and map location
  • Combine photos into a collage
  • Create organized photo reports
Features
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Timestamp Camera: GPS Map Keep every moment connected to time and place. Photos capture moments, but time and location preserve the story behind them. Timestamp Camera adds clear date, time, and location information directly to your photos and videos, helping you remember special moments, track changes, and create meaningful records. From travel memories and concerts to family milestones, fitness progress, and work documentation, every moment becomes easier to understand and remember. KEY FEATURES • Add date, time, and GPS location stamps to photos and videos • Capture with real-time watermark overlays or add stamps to existing photos • Customize timestamp details, text, font, size, and position • Choose from multiple stylish watermark templates • Add address, map location, and other photo details • Combine multiple stamped photos into one collage • Create organized photo reports with time and location information • Save and share high-quality stamped photos and videos CAPTURE EVERY IMPORTANT MOMENT Travel & Adventures Record your journeys with real dates and locations. Keep every destination and experience organized. Concerts & Events Save unforgettable live moments with the exact time and place they happened. Fitness & Lifestyle Track workouts, meals, habits, and personal progress through visual records. Family Memories Document precious milestones and everyday moments as your family grows. Work & Projects Create clear photo records for inspections, updates, deliveries, and project progress. WHY USE TIMESTAMP CAMERA? Photos can lose their original context when they are shared, moved, or backed up. Timestamp Camera keeps important details visible on your photos, helping you remember when and where every moment happened. Create organized memories, compare changes over time, and keep your important records always available. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Unlock additional features with Timestamp Camera • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings SUPPORT Questions or suggestions? Email: shuiyinxiangj@163.com Privacy Policy: http://www.zdvsiyay.com/#/privacy Terms of Use: http://www.zdvsiyay.com/#/agreement Turn everyday photos into meaningful memories with time and location.

Screenshots

NightCap Camera4 screens
Timestamp Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timestamp Camera at Free against NightCap Camera's $2.99. Timestamp Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). NightCap Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3K vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Timestamp Camera is free to download; NightCap Camera costs $2.99 up front. Timestamp Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. NightCap Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timestamp Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NightCap Camera has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NightCap Camera versus Timestamp Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightCap CameraTimestamp Camera
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRTD霄 张

Bugs and requests

NightCap Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos not saving properly
  • Meteor mode not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 Plus

Requested features

5 requests
  • RAW image support
  • Bluetooth remote shutter control
  • Ability to save settings
  • More exposure options
  • Improved timelapse features

Timestamp Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NightCap Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Timestamp Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Timestamp Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Timestamp Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is NightCap Camera free?
NightCap Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timestamp Camera free?
Timestamp Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NightCap Camera or Timestamp Camera?
Timestamp Camera is rated higher. NightCap Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Timestamp Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NightCap Camera or Timestamp Camera have ads?
Neither NightCap Camera nor Timestamp Camera shows ads.

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