# DateStamper vs Timestamp Camera

The clearest difference is ads: DateStamper at none against Timestamp Camera's shown. DateStamper also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Timestamp Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DateStamper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Timestamp Camera sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of DateStamper's written reviews are positive against 77% of Timestamp Camera's.

DateStamper ships an update monthly, Timestamp Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DateStamper | Timestamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datestamper/id916281570/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-photo-gps/id6680182683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 18 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Hipwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/880811850) | [Practical Apps from Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741404046) |

## 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-photo-gps/id6680182683)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app adds precise time, date, and GPS location stamps to your photos. It's ideal for preserving memories with detailed location data or for professional documentation requiring credible, geotagged images.

**Highlights:** Stamp photos with GPS location, Add date and time stamps, Manually select location on map, Add text notes to photos, Export and share timestamped images

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## 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 9.4K ratings, while Timestamp Camera averages 4.7 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do DateStamper or Timestamp Camera have ads?

Timestamp Camera shows ads; DateStamper does not.

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

DateStamper ships an update monthly, and Timestamp Camera fortnightly. Most recently, DateStamper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Timestamp Camera on October 30, 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.*