Comparison

Timestamp Camera Basic vs EZVIZ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timestamp Camera Basic

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
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Add timestamp watermark to camera in real time. • Automatically insert current time and address when taking photo or video in real time, you can change time format or select the address around easily. Timestamp Camera is the only App that can record video with the time watermark accurate to millisecond(0.001 second). - Support 81 timestamp formats. - Support change font, font color, font size. - Support set timestamp in 6 positions: top left, top center, top right, bottom left, bottom center, bottom right. - Support auto add address and GPS. - Support input and display custom text on camera. - Support input and display tag on camera and insert to the Exif. - Support change opacity of text and text background. - Support four text margin modes: no margin, one line margin, half line margin, suitable for printing • Support display altitude and speed. • Support display map on the camera. • Support display compass on the camera. • Support import watermark logo image to display on the camera. • Support change photo resolution, support the maximum resolution supported by the camera. • Support change video resolution(540P, 720P, 1080P, 4K) and fps(30fps, 60fps). • Support record video without audio. • Support pause and continue record fragments to one video. • Support timer to take picture (3, 5, 10 seconds with count down). • Has 4 modes. "Video", "Square", "Timelapse" support record video and capture photo. "Photo" mode only support capture photo with special optimization. • All the effects are real-time and can be used when taking photo or video. • Support change effect, toggle camera when recording. • Support "Battery saver mode", the brightness of screen can be changed when turn it on. • Support show 3x3 grid. • Support import photo as a virtual camera. • Support portrait and landscape. • Support both iPad and iPhone. • Photo and Video will be saved to Camera roll. Please mail us cybfriend@gmail.com if you have any problem or suggestions. Thank you.

About

EZVIZ

Manage your security cameras and smart home devices remotely from anywhere in the world. Receive instant motion detection alerts and take action to protect your home, business, and loved ones. View live streams, playback recordings, and communicate using two-way audio.

Highlights
  • View live HD streams remotely
  • Night vision with IR light
  • Playback recorded videos
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant motion detection alerts
  • Customizable detection zones
  • Device sharing with family
Features
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EZVIZ – Security Video For Smart Life The EZVIZ app is designed to work with our series of Security Cameras and other Smart Home products. By using this app, it is so easy to manage your camera and other smart home devices remotely from across the globe any time. You can get full access and remote control of all devices functions at fingertips, and take necessary actions to ensure the safety of your homes, businesses and loved ones when receiving immediate motion detection alerts on your phone. Key features: - View high-definition live stream from anywhere - See in the dark with IR light on - Playback recorded videos with CloudPlay or an SD card - Talk via Two-Way Audio - Get instant alerts when motion is detected - Customize detection zones and sensitivity - Set schedules to record the moments that matter - Share devices with friends and family Permission Settings Description The EZVIZ APP requires the following permissions. All requested permissions are “optional”. You can still use the service normally even if you decline. - Nearby Devices 1. Scan and discover nearby Bluetooth devices for pairing when adding a device. - Microphone 1. Enable real-time voice calls with devices 2. Use voice-changing and pet voice-changing features 3. Record custom voice clips as the device alert tone 4. Use speech-to-text for quick input - Photos & Videos 1. Select QR code images from the album for recognition when adding devices 2. Save screenshots and video recordings of device live feeds locally 3. Upload a personal avatar for account display 4. Submit feedback and report issues with screenshots - Notifications 1. Receive device alarms, motion detection alerts, and other message reminders - Contacts 1. Add emergency contacts for the one-tap alarm feature - Location 1. Obtain the current Wi-Fi name (SSID) to assist with device network setup 2. Automatically locate your city on the city selection page * The location data is used locally on your device only and is never uploaded to the cloud. - Camera 1. Scan QR codes to add devices 2. Take photos and upload them as personal avatars Contact Us Technical Support: support@ezvizlife.com General Enquiries: info@ezvizlife.com

Screenshots

Timestamp Camera Basic4 screens
EZVIZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EZVIZ at none against Timestamp Camera Basic's 1. EZVIZ also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 61%). Timestamp Camera Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timestamp Camera Basic against 4.7 for EZVIZ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Timestamp Camera Basic's written reviews are positive against 70% of EZVIZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, EZVIZ fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Timestamp Camera Basic versus EZVIZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimestamp Camera BasicEZVIZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better4.7 (30K ratings)
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews70.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K — better30K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#91 — better#139
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB685 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉彬 陈EZVIZ Inc.

Customer experience

Timestamp Camera Basic

All ratings33,368 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews653 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative27.9%

EZVIZ

All ratings29,509 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews974 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

Timestamp Camera Basic

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Captures memories with time
  • 💡 Must-Have for Precision and Professionalism
  • 👍 Pretty Awesome
  • 👍 Great for work documentation
  • 👍 Fantastic video app for iPhone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

EZVIZ

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📽️ Excellent video quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 🌍 Useful for remote monitoring
  • 🔧 Easy setup and configuration
  • 💡 Helpful app features (e.g., two-way audio, motion detection)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Overly sensitive motion detection
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues and camera disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive cloud storage subscription
  • 🕰️ Slow live view and video playback

Bugs and requests

Timestamp Camera Basic

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Timestamp not always accurate
  • Photos not saving properly
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Random photo bursts without user interaction
  • Audio sync issues when switching cameras
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  • Upgrade purchase issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to change text orientation
  • Option to add custom text
  • Panoramic photo support
  • Ability to toggle timestamp on/off
  • Improve GPS accuracy
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  • Add state/country to location stamp
  • Allow free-form captions

EZVIZ

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App login issues and frequent log-outs
  • Incorrect or missing video timestamps
  • Inability to view live feed or recordings
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Unreliable geofencing and automation features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved motion detection with person/object recognition
  • Ability to quickly arm/disarm individual cameras
  • Native iPad app support with optimized layout
  • Customizable notification settings and schedules
  • Easier video clip downloading and sharing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timestamp Camera Basic

One-time1
  • Upgrade to pro version$4.99
None

EZVIZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timestamp Camera Basic free?
Timestamp Camera Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EZVIZ free?
EZVIZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timestamp Camera Basic or EZVIZ?
Timestamp Camera Basic is rated higher. Timestamp Camera Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while EZVIZ averages 4.7 from 30K ratings.
Do Timestamp Camera Basic or EZVIZ have ads?
Both Timestamp Camera Basic and EZVIZ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timestamp Camera Basic or EZVIZ?
Timestamp Camera Basic ships an update every 3 weeks, and EZVIZ fortnightly. Most recently, Timestamp Camera Basic was updated on September 30, 2026 and EZVIZ on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Timestamp Camera Basic or EZVIZ?
Timestamp Camera Basic currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and EZVIZ at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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