# SMPTE Score — frames : tempo : notation

> Calculates SMPTE timecode, tempo, and score length relationships. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Q. Kelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpte-score/id343770624 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987)
- Category: Photo & Video, Music
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpte-score/id343770624/reviews.md

## What is SMPTE Score?

SMPTE Score can calculate ALL relationship combinations of SMPTE timecode, Tempo (beats per minute) and Score length (written measures).

Timecode formats supported:
- 23.976
- 24 fps
- 25 fps
- 29.97 non drop-frame
- 29.97d drop-frame
- 30 fps
- 50 fps
- 60 fps

SMPTE timecode is displayed in Hours : Minutes : Seconds : Frames.bits (bits go from .00 to .79)

Enter timecode in two ways:
- Enter your project timecode and have the real (wall) time automatically calculated.
- Enter the real (wall) time and have it instantly calculate your project timecode for that exact moment in time.

Timecode entered in 29.97d is always interpreted as real time and converted to the 29.97d format for that time. For example, when nine minutes is entered (when 29.97d is selected) 00:08:59;29.64 is displayed because this is the timecode when nine minutes in real time has actually passed.

The tempo range is from 5 to 300 beats per minute.

The time signatures range from one to twelve beats per bar, with regular or dotted note values getting the beat.

If you want to write a song 4 minutes long and at 108 beats per minute, it'll give you how many measures it needs to be (in a given time signature).

Likewise, given the number of measures, and the time you want it to take, it'll tell you how fast you need to play it. Or if you know how many measures it is and how fast you want to play it, SMPTE Score will tell you how long it will take.

You can also use it as a simple timecode converter - just select between the different timecodes.

After you find out that your score in 7/8 needs to be played at 170bpm, check out my other app "Maestro" to see how to conduct it.

## Key features

- SMPTE timecode calculation
- Tempo (BPM) calculation
- Score length (measures) calculation
- Multiple timecode formats
- Time signature support
- Timecode converter

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpte-score/id343770624/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2017-05-11*

I make my living composing music for Television and use this app every day. I know most DAW software has calculations built in but when you're planning a cue in the first place, or need to edit things later, this app is invaluable.

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2017-02-15*

I use this app a lot when I compose. It's a great tool and very helpful. It's the only app I've seen that this type of calculation. I've been using it for a long time.

### 5/5 — A must have app!!

*2010-09-30*

This is a must have app for all of the film composers out there!!! Its very easy to control and so useful!!!

### 5/5 — Simple but brilliant!

*2010-09-14*

Such a simple but effective app for very quickly working out the problems of tempo when writing to picture. Massive help for composers!

### 5/5 — Saved the day!

*2010-05-12*

Been beating my head against the wall trying to figure out the correct tempos for frame rates for a stop motion project. SMPTE Score solved the problem in 15 seconds!

## Frequently asked questions about SMPTE Score

### What timecode formats does SMPTE Score support?

SMPTE Score supports a wide range of timecode formats including 23.976, 24 fps, 25 fps, 29.97 non-drop and drop-frame, 30 fps, 50 fps, and 60 fps. Timecode is displayed in Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames.bits.

### Can SMPTE Score convert between real time and project timecode?

Yes, SMPTE Score allows you to enter your project timecode to automatically calculate the real (wall) time, or enter the real time to instantly calculate the project timecode for that exact moment.

### What is the tempo range supported by SMPTE Score?

The tempo range in SMPTE Score is from 5 to 300 beats per minute. It also supports time signatures from one to twelve beats per bar, with regular or dotted note values getting the beat.

### How does SMPTE Score help with composing music?

SMPTE Score can determine the number of measures needed for a song of a specific duration and tempo, or calculate the required tempo given the duration and number of measures. It can also tell you the duration of a piece based on its measures and tempo.

### Is SMPTE Score available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, SMPTE Score is supported on iPhone and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is SMPTE Score updated?

The latest version of SMPTE Score, 6.1.1, was last updated on April 19, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the user sentiment for SMPTE Score?

SMPTE Score has received an average rating of 5.0 stars from 6 ratings, suggesting very positive user sentiment among its current users.

### Does SMPTE Score have ads?

No, SMPTE Score does not contain advertisements. The application is a paid download and does not feature any in-app ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.1 — 2023-04-19

Minor updates and stability improvements.

### 6.1 — 2022-04-21

Updated for compatibility and functionality.

### 6.0 — 2019-01-08

Updated for the latest devices and iOS.

### 5.1 — 2015-10-07

Minor display improvements.

### 5.0 — 2015-02-27

Updated interface, other improvements.

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All apps by Patrick Q. Kelly: https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987

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