# Timestamp Camera Basic vs Timestamp Camera

Timestamp Camera Basic and Timestamp Camera both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Timestamp Camera Basic's written reviews are positive against 11% of Timestamp Camera's. Timestamp Camera Basic also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 760) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). Timestamp Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 760, 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 11% of Timestamp Camera's.

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, Timestamp Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 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 (760 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-ai-timestamp/id6742746964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 760 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉彬 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/662165538) | [Shanghai Zongchong Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782290488) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera Basic

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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-ai-timestamp/id6742746964)

Capture photos and videos with live, customizable timestamps. Add date, time, location, weather, and more directly to your media. AI suggests stylish templates for clear and readable evidence or memories.

**Highlights:** Live timestamp overlays, AI-driven template recommendation, Customizable timestamp elements, Adjustable focal control, Artistic filters, Smart media organization, Professional-grade export

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timestamp Camera VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Timestamp Camera VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Timestamp Camera VIP | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 760 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 10 days. Most recently, Timestamp Camera Basic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on September 22, 2026.

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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.*