# DateStamper vs Photo TimeStamp Camera

DateStamper and Photo TimeStamp Camera both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of DateStamper's written reviews are positive against 35% of Photo TimeStamp Camera's. DateStamper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 69 months). Photo TimeStamp Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DateStamper against 4.7 for Photo TimeStamp Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DateStamper has 9.2K ratings behind it against 15, 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 35% of Photo TimeStamp Camera's.

DateStamper ships an update monthly, Photo TimeStamp Camera every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DateStamper | Photo TimeStamp Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datestamper/id916281570/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timestamp-camera/id982149783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 34.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 69 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Hipwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/880811850) | [Elma Digital ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308164462) |

## 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


### Photo TimeStamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timestamp-camera/id982149783)

Easily add date and time stamps to your photos. This app allows you to automatically timestamp new photos as you take them or batch timestamp existing images from your camera roll. Customize the appearance with various fonts, colors, and positions.

**Highlights:** Automatic timestamping of new photos, Batch timestamping of existing photos, Over 100 font styles, Customizable text position, Adjustable foreground and background colors, Changeable text size

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DateStamper free?

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

### Is Photo TimeStamp Camera free?

Photo TimeStamp Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DateStamper or Photo TimeStamp Camera?

DateStamper is rated higher. DateStamper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Photo TimeStamp Camera averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do DateStamper or Photo TimeStamp Camera have ads?

Photo TimeStamp Camera shows ads; DateStamper does not.

### Which is updated more often, DateStamper or Photo TimeStamp Camera?

DateStamper ships an update monthly, and Photo TimeStamp Camera every 69 months. Most recently, DateStamper was updated on October 1, 2026 and Photo TimeStamp Camera on September 28, 2026.

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