BLINK Hub vs TIMECODE READER Pocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLINK Hub
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Take control of a multi-camera film or television shoot using Timecode Systems’ free and easy to use production dashboard and device control app. Take control of a multi-camera film or television shoot using Timecode Systems’ free and easy to use production dashboard and device control app. BLINK Hub allows film and broadcast production teams to remotely monitor and control not only multiple Timecode Systems units but also any compatible cameras and audio devices they are connected to from a single screen. This gives crews access to the complete production workflow from wherever they are - in the studio, on set or on location – directly from their iPhone, iPad or Macbook. What it can do? From the app users can: • Access a real-time dashboard displaying every Timecode Systems unit on set in one place. • Monitor and control the battery levels, sync status and settings of any Timecode Systems devices in use (:pulse, :wave, SyncBac PRO, :minitrx+, UltraSync One and UltraSync Blue are all compatible). • Adjust settings, monitor battery levels, hit record and pause any compatible cameras and audio devices directly from the app. When is this useful? • On multi-camera shoots where there are several sources of sound and video. • To save time in post-production by making sure multi-camera footage and sound is synchronised at the point of shooting rather than relying on a costly manual fix during the edit. • Remotely controlling GoPro HERO4, HERO6 and HERO7 cameras that have been rigged in difficult to access locations. Getting started – choose your BLINK master unit The BLINK Hub is a feature embedded within Timecode Systems’ flagship :wave and :pulse products. • To monitor and control multiple Timecode Systems’ devices you can use either the :pulse or the :wave as your BLINK master unit. • To control multiple Timecode Systems units plus a Sound Device 6-Series mixer/recorder, you can use the :pulse or the :wave as the BLINK master unit. • To control multiple Timecode Systems units and GoPro HERO cameras, the :pulse must be the BLINK master unit. Four simple steps to launch the BLINK HUB 1. Set a :pulse or :wave as your timecode master. 2. Attach an UltraSync One or SyncBac PRO (as appropriate) to all camera and audio devices on set. This ensures all sources of sound and picture are synced. 3. Use either the WiFi connectivity of the :pulse or :wave or the Ethernet connection on your :pulse to activate the BLINK Hub app. 4. That’s it! All of your devices are synchronised and you can start controlling the workflow centrally from a simple dashboard on your device. A few technical notes: As a web based application, connection to the BLINK Hub is via either: • WiFi (connected using the simultaneous WiFi feature of the :pulse or :wave) or • A wired connection to the Ethernet port on the :pulse Timecode synchronisation, timecode and metadata exchange and wireless device control is over long-range and incredibly reliable BLINK RF.
TIMECODE READER Pocket
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TIMECODE READER displays SMPTE timecode on your Mac in real time — large, clear, and always where you need it. Feed it LTC (Linear Timecode) through any audio input, or MTC (MIDI Timecode) from any MIDI source, and TIMECODE READER decodes and shows the running timecode instantly. FEATURES • LTC over audio — choose any input device and channel • MTC over MIDI — read timecode from your DAW or hardware • Automatic frame-rate detection: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (DF/NDF), 30 • Large, auto-scaling display that stays readable at any window size • Always-on-top floating window with adjustable opacity • Customizable readout — show or hide hours, minutes, seconds, frames • Color presets and custom colors; multiple monospaced fonts • Standby detection when the signal drops • "GO!!!" cue highlight at the start of each timecode • Input level meter and live diagnostics • Low latency, lightweight, no setup required Ideal for film and video production, broadcast, live events, theatre, and anywhere you need a reliable on-screen timecode reference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BLINK Hub at Free against TIMECODE READER Pocket's $3.99. BLINK Hub also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
BLINK Hub is free to download; TIMECODE READER Pocket costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BLINK Hub | TIMECODE READER Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atomos Ltd. | Hidetoshi Umeki |
In-app purchases
BLINK Hub
No in-app purchases
TIMECODE READER Pocket
No in-app purchases
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