# DateStamper vs VISTA SmartConnect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DateStamper at 74% against VISTA SmartConnect's 0%. DateStamper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 13). VISTA SmartConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DateStamper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VISTA SmartConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

DateStamper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DateStamper has 9.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of DateStamper's written reviews are positive against 0% of VISTA SmartConnect's.

DateStamper ships an update monthly, VISTA SmartConnect every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DateStamper | VISTA SmartConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datestamper/id916281570/reviews)** | [1.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-smartconnect/id1043702699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Hipwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/880811850) | [WatchGuard Video, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043702698) |

## What reviewers say

### DateStamper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datestamper/id916281570)

Easily add date, time, location, and custom captions to your photos. Preserve your memories with customizable stamps that blend beautifully with your images. Edit or remove stamps non-destructively at any time.

**Highlights:** Apply date, time, and GPS location stamps, Add custom captions, Extensive font, color, and style customization, Non-destructive editing, Batch stamping, Photos app extension, Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Styles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Batch | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable date/time stamp
- 🚀 Efficient batch processing
- 👍 Reversible date stamp
- 👍 No ads or tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance with certain photo formats
- 🔒 Concerns about in-app purchases and hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- Date/time stamp not visible on some photos
- Inability to batch process all photos in library

**Requested features**

- Add option to stamp videos
- Provide more flexibility in date/time stamp positioning
- Allow manual date/time input for older photos


### VISTA SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-smartconnect/id1043702699)

Access and manage your body-worn camera footage from a smart device. View recorded events, stream live video, and categorize content based on your permissions.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi access to body-worn camera, Manage camera features, View and categorize recorded events, Stream live video, Permission-based access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DateStamper free?

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

### Is VISTA SmartConnect free?

VISTA SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DateStamper or VISTA SmartConnect?

DateStamper is rated higher. DateStamper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while VISTA SmartConnect averages 1.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do DateStamper or VISTA SmartConnect have ads?

Neither DateStamper nor VISTA SmartConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DateStamper or VISTA SmartConnect?

DateStamper ships an update monthly, and VISTA SmartConnect every 3 months. Most recently, DateStamper was updated on October 24, 2026 and VISTA SmartConnect on October 24, 2026.

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