# Timestamp Camera vs Creator Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timestamp Camera at 79% against Creator Cam's 0%. Timestamp Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Creator Cam's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Creator Cam is free to download; Timestamp Camera costs $6.99 up front. Timestamp Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Creator Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timestamp Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timestamp Camera has 163 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Timestamp Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Creator Cam's.

Timestamp Camera ships an update monthly, Creator Cam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timestamp Camera | Creator Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-gps-date-time/id949277371/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creator-cam-teleprompter/id6765870055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 |
| Size | 51 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [华芳 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/586041482) | [Ferdi Kiziltoprak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281948797) |

## What reviewers say

### Timestamp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp-camera-gps-date-time/id949277371)

Transform your iPhone into a unique camera with a variety of special lenses, crystal scenes, and film effects. Capture photos and videos with a retro feel and experiment with different color ring flashes for creative results.

**Highlights:** 170-degree wide-angle crystal lens simulation, 5 unique Crystal Scenes, 7 color Ringflash effects, 70+ film effects, Record videos and capture photos, Real-time preview of effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Packs | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique and creative crystal ball/fisheye effects
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 📸 Fun photo editing and distortion capabilities
- 🎨 Variety of interesting visual filters and effects
- ⚡ Quick and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Aggressive forced review prompts (Easter egg mechanic)
- 📺 Excessive banner advertisements
- 🔄 Outdated UI design (iPhone 3 era appearance)
- 📐 Limited zoom capability for framing photos
- 🔧 Needs regular updates and maintenance

**Reported bugs**

- Forced sideways orientation on image display
- Focus difficulty when taking photos
- Limited zoom capability restricting composition options
- Intrusive banner ads blocking content

**Requested features**

- More natural scene backgrounds (beaches, trees, rocks, meadows, flowers, rivers)
- Simple color and texture background variations
- Ability to import existing photos from camera roll (noted as limitation in older reviews)
- Better zoom functionality for framing multiple subjects
- More filter pack options


### Creator Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creator-cam-teleprompter/id6765870055)

Record vertical and horizontal videos simultaneously with a built-in teleprompter. This app streamlines content creation for platforms like TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and YouTube, ensuring you stay on message and capture professional-looking footage.

**Highlights:** Dual camera recording (vertical & horizontal), Built-in teleprompter, Auto-save for multiple formats, Safe-zone guides for social media, Adjustable teleprompter settings, Pro features: 4K, 120 FPS, stabilization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Cam Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Creator Cam Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Creator Cam Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timestamp Camera free?

Timestamp Camera costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Creator Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timestamp Camera or Creator Cam?

Timestamp Camera is rated higher. Timestamp Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Creator Cam averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timestamp Camera or Creator Cam have ads?

Creator Cam shows ads; Timestamp Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timestamp Camera or Creator Cam?

Timestamp Camera ships an update monthly, and Creator Cam fortnightly. Most recently, Timestamp Camera was updated on October 29, 2026 and Creator Cam on October 28, 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.*