# Timestamp Camera Basic vs Hik

Timestamp Camera Basic and Hik both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Timestamp Camera Basic's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hik's. Timestamp Camera Basic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Hik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camera Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hik asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timestamp Camera Basic against 4.7 for Hik. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 172K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Timestamp Camera Basic's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hik's.

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, Hik every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera Basic | Hik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-basic/id840110184/reviews)** | [4.7 (172K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-connect-for-end-user/id1087803190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **172K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #110 | **#107** |
| Size | 24 MB | 599 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257695602) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera Basic

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

**Currently charting:** #110 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


### Hik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-connect-for-end-user/id1087803190)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Access live video streams from your security cameras and DVRs remotely. Review recorded footage and receive instant alerts for motion detection events. Connect to your devices globally with ease.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Video playback, Motion detection alarm notification, Remote camera access, Device management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤖 Excellent camera quality
- 💡 Useful notification features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find cameras
- 🕰️ Slow playback and video loading
- 🔌 Unstable network connectivity
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive updates

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly show as offline
- Playback function often fails to load
- Notifications disappear from the app
- App fails to open after recent updates
- Camera settings reset after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for portrait mode on tablets
- Improve playback controls with fast forward/rewind
- Allow custom naming and organization of cameras
- Provide better notification customization options
- Integrate with smart home automation platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera Basic free?

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

### Is Hik free?

Hik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Timestamp Camera Basic is rated higher. Timestamp Camera Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Hik averages 4.7 from 172K ratings.

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

Timestamp Camera Basic shows ads; Hik does not.

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

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hik every 8 days. Most recently, Timestamp Camera Basic was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hik on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Timestamp Camera Basic or Hik?

Timestamp Camera Basic currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Hik at #107. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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