# DateStamper vs Timestamp Camera

DateStamper and Timestamp Camera both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of DateStamper's written reviews are positive against 57% of Timestamp Camera's. DateStamper also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 612). Timestamp Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DateStamper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Timestamp Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DateStamper against 4.7 for Timestamp Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DateStamper has 9.2K ratings behind it against 612, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of DateStamper's written reviews are positive against 57% of Timestamp Camera's.

DateStamper ships an update monthly, Timestamp Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DateStamper | Timestamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datestamper/id916281570/reviews)** | [4.7 (612 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-date-stamper/id1500843276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 612 |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Hipwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/880811850) | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) |

## 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


### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-date-stamper/id1500843276)

Easily add customizable date, time, and location stamps to your photos. Protect your images with watermarks, logos, and signatures. Enhance your memories with detailed information embedded directly onto your pictures.

**Highlights:** Date and Time Stamp, GPS Location Stamp, Signature and Logo Stamp, Customizable Stamp Size, Style, Color, and Position, Built-in Camera with Custom Settings, Image Protection with Watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all feature's | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Timestamp/date-stamping functionality works well
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use interface
- 📍 Location/GPS tagging capability
- 💼 Useful for professional documentation and real estate
- 🎯 Helpful for construction and project progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements throughout app
- 💰 Unexpected/hidden charges and premium paywalls
- 📉 Low photo resolution (2MP instead of full device capability)
- 🐢 App runs slowly and freezes frequently
- 🔄 Zoom functionality limited or not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when granting location permissions
- Photos not saving to camera roll
- Video files deleted if interrupted by notifications
- Stamp becomes blurry when photos are zoomed
- Landscape preview rotates incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Adjustable photo resolution settings (up to 12MP or full device capability)
- Improved zoom functionality (0.5x zoom, pinch-to-zoom)
- Manual focus and manual zoom slider controls
- Remove watermark/logo option in free version
- Better night mode and low light performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DateStamper free?

DateStamper 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, DateStamper or Timestamp Camera?

DateStamper is rated higher. DateStamper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Timestamp Camera averages 4.7 from 612 ratings.

### Do DateStamper or Timestamp Camera have ads?

Neither DateStamper nor Timestamp Camera shows ads.

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

DateStamper ships an update monthly, and Timestamp Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, DateStamper was updated on October 15, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on October 14, 2026.

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