# Timestamp Camera Basic vs Timestamp Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Timestamp Camera at none against Timestamp Camera Basic's shown. Timestamp Camera Basic's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 27%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timestamp Camera Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timestamp Camera sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timestamp Camera Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera Basic has 33K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Timestamp Camera Basic's written reviews are positive against 27% of Timestamp Camera's.

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, Timestamp Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera Basic | Timestamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-basic/id840110184/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-photo-and-video/id1574394226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [Mykola Fiantsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/876817790) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera Basic

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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


### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-photo-and-video/id1574394226)

This app adds precise location, time, and custom branding to your photos and videos. It provides a secure proof of location feature, making your visual content more credible and professional for various documentation needs.

**Highlights:** Add GPS location and timestamp, Incorporate custom branding (logo, company details), Secure Proof of Location validation, Capture photos and videos, Intuitive and elegant interface, Privacy-focused local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoStamper Premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| PhotoStamper Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoStamper Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| PhotoStamper Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoStamper Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoStamper Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| PhotoStamper PRO | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app design
- ⏱️ Works well for time-stamping new photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Forced location sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable photo saving
- 💤 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Constant upgrade prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues - app forgets paid status
- Photos not saving properly
- Inability to take photos without upgrading

**Requested features**

- Option to stamp existing photos
- One-time payment option
- Ability to disable location stamping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera Basic free?

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

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

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

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

Timestamp Camera Basic is rated higher. Timestamp Camera Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Timestamp Camera averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.

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

Timestamp Camera Basic shows ads; Timestamp Camera does not.

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

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timestamp Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, Timestamp Camera Basic was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on September 22, 2026.

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