# Timestamp Camera Pro vs Compass Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Timestamp Camera Pro at 4.6 against Compass Camera's 2.5. Timestamp Camera Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 49 months) and ratings volume (607 vs 4). Compass Camera's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Timestamp Camera Pro costs $4.99 and Compass Camera $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timestamp Camera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera Pro has 607 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Timestamp Camera Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass Camera's.

Timestamp Camera Pro ships an update every 2 months, Compass Camera every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera Pro | Compass Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-pro/id832390059/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-camera/id1587276403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **607** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | #186 |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-pro/id832390059)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app allows you to add real-time date, time, and location watermarks to your photos and videos. Customize the appearance, position, and content of these timestamps, and even include altitude, speed, and map overlays.

**Highlights:** Real-time timestamp watermarks, Customizable time formats and fonts, GPS location and address display, Altitude and speed display, Map overlay on camera, Custom text and logo import, Adjustable opacity and margins

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⏰ Effective date and time stamping functionality
- 📍 Location/geotag stamping capability
- 🎨 Customizable text, color, and format options
- 👍 User-friendly and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Fast and practical performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezing and crashes
- 🐛 Automatic rapid-fire photo taking issue
- ⚠️ Performance degradation on newer iPhone models
- 🔊 Shutter sound cannot be silenced in-app
- 🔋 Volume reset to 0 on app launch

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on launch or during use
- Automatic continuous photo capture without user input
- Crashes when minimizing and reopening app
- Location/time stamp fails to display (requires reset)
- Bluetooth connection triggers unwanted photo taking

**Requested features**

- In-app shutter sound toggle/silencing option
- Cloud storage integration (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Custom image naming with prefix/suffix and auto-incrementing
- Support for iPhone 15/15 Pro camera button
- On-screen grid for frame alignment


### Compass Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-camera/id1587276403)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Record videos or take photos with embedded directional and environmental data. Features include compass, time, date, level, and pitch angle indicators. Save original photos and access media easily from your library.

**Highlights:** Embed compass, time, date, level, pitch angle, Capture photos with embedded info, Capture videos with embedded info, Show/Hide info overlays, Pinch to zoom, Save original photo option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera Pro free?

Timestamp Camera Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass Camera free?

Compass Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timestamp Camera Pro or Compass Camera?

Timestamp Camera Pro is rated higher. Timestamp Camera Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 607 ratings, while Compass Camera averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camera Pro or Compass Camera have ads?

Neither Timestamp Camera Pro nor Compass Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timestamp Camera Pro or Compass Camera?

Timestamp Camera Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Compass Camera every 49 months. Most recently, Timestamp Camera Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Compass Camera on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Timestamp Camera Pro or Compass Camera?

Timestamp Camera Pro currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Compass Camera at #186. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*