# Timestamp Camera Basic vs CareCam Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Timestamp Camera Basic at 4.8 against CareCam Pro's 1.9. Timestamp Camera Basic also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and ratings volume (34K vs 110). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camera Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CareCam Pro sells 52 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timestamp Camera Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera Basic has 34K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Timestamp Camera Basic's written reviews are positive against 25% of CareCam Pro's.

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, CareCam Pro fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera Basic | CareCam Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-basic/id840110184/reviews)** | [1.9 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carecam-pro/id1515229115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 25.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [HuiYun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400645958) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera Basic

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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


### CareCam Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carecam-pro/id1515229115)

Monitor your home and family remotely with HD live streaming and two-way audio. Receive motion alerts and review recorded video history. Control devices with home/away modes and share access securely.

**Highlights:** HD Live Streaming, Two-Way Audio, Motion Alerts, Home/Away Assist, Camera Sharing, Video History, Extended Accessory Support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (52)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memory Ablum   Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Camera Health Check | $2.99 | per month |
| 3DaysEvent Recording (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| 50% OFF | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 Days Event Recording Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 7DaysEvent Recording (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Days Continuous Recording | $5.99 | per month |
| 3DaysContinuousRecordingM | $5.99 | per month |
| Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| 15 Days Event Recording M | $6.99 | per month |
| 30DaysEventRecording (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 7DayContinuousRecordingMonthly | $8.99 | per month |
| 7 Days Continuous Recording M | $8.99 | per month |
| 15 Days Continuous Recording M | $9.49 | per month |
| No Ads(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 30Days（Monthly） | $9.99 | per month |
| No Ads(Yearly) | $10.00 | per year |
| Plus | $10.99 | per month |
| 30 Days Continuous Recording M | $15.99 | per month |
| 3 Days Event Recording Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| Free Try for 3 Days | $36.99 | per year |
| 7 Days Event RecordingYearly | $36.99 | per year |
| 7 Days Event Recording Yearly | $36.99 | per year |
| 7Days Event Recording (Yearly) | $42.99 | per year |
| 7 Days Continuous Recording Y | $89.99 | per year |
| No Ads(1 Year) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elderly Album   1 Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D 7x24 Cloud Recording(1M) | $2.99 | one-time |
| sale 24H 7D for 1M | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Days Event Recording(1Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7D 7x24 Cloud Recording (1M) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan for 1 Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3DaysContinuousRecording1M | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7Days Event Recording (1Month) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 SMS Alerts | $6.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan for 3  Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan for Half-Year | $8.99 | one-time |
| No Ads(1 Year) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30D 7x24 Cloud Recording (1M) | $10.99 | one-time |
| 15DaysContinuousRecording1M | $10.99 | one-time |
| Pets Album | $12.99 | one-time |
| sale 24H 7D for 6M | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3D 7x24 Cloud Recording(6M) | $18.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan for 1 Year | $21.99 | one-time |
| 买2年赠3个月（27个月） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3D 7x24 Cloud Recording (12M) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30D 7x24 Cloud Recording(3M) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Event Recording Year | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7D 7x24 Cloud Recording (12M) | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3 Days Continuous Recording 1Y | $59.00 | one-time |
| 30D 7x24 Cloud Recording (12M) | $104.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Clear image quality
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't capture motion
- 🐛 Cloud playback issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 💡 Need more control over recorded content

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not showing up after purchase
- Can't watch recorded videos
- App keeps crashing after updates
- Connectivity issues with WiFi

**Requested features**

- Add two-way audio
- Allow multiple users to access cameras simultaneously
- Improve motion detection sensitivity
- Provide option to delete recorded videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera Basic free?

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

### Is CareCam Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timestamp Camera Basic or CareCam Pro?

Timestamp Camera Basic is rated higher. Timestamp Camera Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while CareCam Pro averages 1.9 from 110 ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camera Basic or CareCam Pro have ads?

Both Timestamp Camera Basic and CareCam Pro show ads.

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

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, and CareCam Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Timestamp Camera Basic was updated on October 24, 2026 and CareCam Pro on October 24, 2026.

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