# Timestamp Camera Basic vs GPS Map Camera

The clearest difference is chart position: Timestamp Camera Basic at #104 against GPS Map Camera's unranked. Timestamp Camera Basic also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 8.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camera Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Map Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timestamp Camera Basic against 4.6 for GPS Map Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Timestamp Camera Basic's written reviews are positive against 62% of GPS Map Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera Basic | GPS Map Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-basic/id840110184/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-geo-timestamp/id1503116917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera Basic

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### GPS Map Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-camera-geo-timestamp/id1503116917)

Geotag your photos with location, date, and weather information. Add custom stamps including maps, coordinates, and notes to your images. Share your travel memories with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add GPS location stamps, Include date and time, Stamp map details (Normal, Satellite, Terrain, Hybrid), Record coordinates (Lat/Long), Display weather information, Add custom notes and hashtags, Upload custom logo

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features – 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock All Features – 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all feature's with Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all color & remove ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate GPS and location data
- 💡 Customizable photo overlays
- 🔒 Helpful for documentation and proof
- 👍 Great for work and professional use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited camera functionality (no wide angle, etc.)
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time/date stamps

**Reported bugs**

- GPS location not always accurate
- App crashes when trying to use certain features
- Time/date stamps sometimes display incorrectly
- Ads interfere with app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improve camera functionality with support for wide angle, zoom, etc.
- Allow more customization of photo overlays and metadata
- Fix issues with time/date stamp accuracy
- Enhance sharing and exporting options for photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera Basic free?

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

### Is GPS Map Camera free?

GPS Map Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timestamp Camera Basic or GPS Map Camera?

Timestamp Camera Basic is rated higher. Timestamp Camera Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while GPS Map Camera averages 4.6 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camera Basic or GPS Map Camera have ads?

Both Timestamp Camera Basic and GPS Map Camera show ads.

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

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Map Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timestamp Camera Basic was updated on October 30, 2026 and GPS Map Camera on October 30, 2026.

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