# DateStamper vs NOV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOV Player at none against DateStamper's 2. NOV Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DateStamper's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DateStamper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DateStamper has 9.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DateStamper ships an update monthly, NOV Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DateStamper | NOV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datestamper/id916281570/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nov-player/id6474076468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Hipwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/880811850) | [LINN HTET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609266104) |

## 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


### NOV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nov-player/id6474076468)

This app allows you to watch your favorite channels by adding M3U links to your playlists. It provides a simple interface for streaming content directly on your devices. Users must provide their own media content.

**Highlights:** Add M3U playlists, Stream favorite channels, Easy-to-use interface, Supports dummy streams, Privacy tracking options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DateStamper free?

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

### Is NOV Player free?

NOV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DateStamper or NOV Player?

DateStamper is rated higher. DateStamper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while NOV Player averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do DateStamper or NOV Player have ads?

Neither DateStamper nor NOV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DateStamper or NOV Player?

DateStamper ships an update monthly, and NOV Player every 6 months. Most recently, DateStamper was updated on October 16, 2026 and NOV Player on October 4, 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.*