# DateStamper vs TimeCamera

The clearest difference is device support: DateStamper at 3 against TimeCamera's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DateStamper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TimeCamera sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DateStamper ships an update monthly, TimeCamera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DateStamper | TimeCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datestamper/id916281570/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Hipwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/880811850) | [Junji TAMEKUNI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890617823) |

## What reviewers say

### DateStamper

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

Easily add customizable date, time, location, and caption stamps to your photos. Preserve memories with flexible styling and batch processing options. Edits are non-destructive and sync across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable date and time stamps, Add location, caption, and filename, Multiple fonts, colors, and styles, Batch photo stamping, Non-destructive editing, iCloud sync across devices, Photos app extension

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


### TimeCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecamera/id6761643199)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Body | $3.99 | one-time |
| Normal Film 24 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Film 12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dimension Pass 12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Film 24 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Film 48 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dimension Add-on | $19.99 | one-time |
| Body + Dimension Add-on Bundle | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DateStamper free?

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

### Is TimeCamera free?

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

### Do DateStamper or TimeCamera have ads?

Neither DateStamper nor TimeCamera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DateStamper or TimeCamera?

DateStamper ships an update monthly, and TimeCamera every 5 weeks. Most recently, DateStamper was updated on November 13, 2026 and TimeCamera on November 5, 2026.

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