Comparison

RØDE Reporter vs Timing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RØDE Reporter

Record and publish broadcast-quality audio with this intuitive companion app. It offers high-resolution stereo/mono recording, flexible file formats, and real-time waveform display. Ideal for on-the-go audio capture and sharing.

Highlights
  • High-resolution stereo/mono recording
  • Real-time waveform display
  • Uncompressed WAV and compressed MP3/AAC formats
  • Variable bitrate recording (VBR)
  • Native iOS sharing
  • Customizable flag display
Features
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The RØDE Reporter App is the intuitive recording companion you need to easily record and publish broadcast quality audio. With native sharing, variable bit rate for either long record time or high definition broadcast, and digital flag for on-screen branding, the RØDE Reporter App is ideal for recording audio on the go. Features: High resolution 48kHz stereo/mono recording (up to 24 bit / 96kHz with RØDE i-XLR or RØDE i-XY microphone) - Compatible with built-in microphone, smartLav+, NT-USB, i-XY, i-XLR or any other TRRS connected microphone Simple & intuitive design with real-time waveform display while recording Record in uncompressed WAV or compressed formats such as MP3 and AAC for long recordings with the option to enable variable bitrate recording (VBR) Designed for broadcast/reporting with customised flag display/Switchable dark colour scheme for night or conference mode Native iOS sharing to upload or share recordings

About

Timing

Features
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A metronome gives you the beat. Timing shows you where you land. Timing helps musicians turn metronome practice into measurable feedback. Play your instrument along with the click: Timing listens through your device’s microphone, detects note attacks and shows their timing relative to the beat. Are you playing ahead? Falling behind? How consistent are your attacks? Timing makes it visible. PRACTICE WITH YOUR INSTRUMENT Work on your timing while playing, not just tapping a screen. Adjust microphone sensitivity to suit your environment. No instrument at hand? Switch to Tap mode and practice directly on your device. EXPLORE EVERY HIT Review each detected attack and its timing offset in milliseconds. Pinch to zoom and scroll through the report graph to examine your performance in detail. CHALLENGE YOURSELF Try ready-made rhythm challenges or create your own. Choose the number of bars, rhythmic subdivision and timing tolerance, then edit your custom challenges as your practice needs change. PLAY FREELY Free mode lets you practice without automatic scoring. Explore your timing and assess your performance for yourself. BUILD RHYTHMIC CONTROL Practice quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets and sixteenth notes at your chosen tempo, including triplets and multiple sixteenth-note patterns within the same session. FEATURES • Microphone and Tap input modes • Adjustable microphone sensitivity • Timing offsets displayed in milliseconds • Detailed reports with a zoomable, scrollable graph • Ready-made and editable custom challenges • Free mode without automatic scoring • Adjustable tempo and timing tolerance • In-app tutorials • English and Italian interface Practice using your device’s built-in speaker or wired headphones. Headphones are optional. Bluetooth audio is not recommended, as its latency can affect timing accuracy. Hear the beat. Play the note. See the difference.

Screenshots

RØDE Reporter4 screens
Timing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RØDE Reporter at Free against Timing's $3.99. RØDE Reporter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Timing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RØDE Reporter is free to download; Timing costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RØDE Reporter ships an update every 2 months, Timing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RØDE Reporter versus Timing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRØDE ReporterTiming
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating2.5 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRØDE MicrophonesDavide Andreatta

Bugs and requests

RØDE Reporter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings disappearing or getting corrupted after updates
  • Inability to recognize external microphones like Rode SmartLav+
  • Freezing and crashing during playback and file management
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions and device models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add background recording capability
  • Implement audio monitoring through headphones
  • Improve file management with better organization and search
  • Introduce editing tools like trimming, splitting, etc.
  • Add transcription and note-taking features

Timing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RØDE Reporter

No in-app purchases

None

Timing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RØDE Reporter free?
RØDE Reporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timing free?
Timing costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RØDE Reporter or Timing have ads?
Neither RØDE Reporter nor Timing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RØDE Reporter or Timing?
RØDE Reporter ships an update every 2 months, and Timing every 2 weeks. Most recently, RØDE Reporter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Timing on October 24, 2026.

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