Comparison

Instamic Remote vs Timecode Audio Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Instamic Remote

This app allows you to remotely control one or multiple microphones, sync them with timecode, and monitor audio before recording. You can also record high-quality video or audio directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote control multiple microphones
  • Start and stop recording
  • Audio monitoring
  • Timecode syncing
  • Record video or audio directly
  • Adjust recording settings
Features
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Control your Instamic remotely to capture the sound you love! Instamic Remote transforms your iPhone or iPad into an audio-video powerhouse. Remote control one or multiple microphones, keep them synced with Timecode and monitor the audio before recording. You can even record video or audio only directly to your mobile device at 48kHz. KEY FEATURES - Remote control multiple Instamics at once (up to 10) - Start and stop recording - Set up the input gain while recording - VU meter to monitor audio input - Adjust Recording Settings - Turn off Instamic wirelessly - Rename each device - Audio monitoring (pre-recording) - Lock button - LEDs on and off - Save Monitoring Session - Timecode Syncing (Atomos AirGlu, Tentacle Sync E, or Internal Time of the Day) SETTINGS Input Mode: 32-bit Float Mono (Instamic Pro Plus), 24-bit Mono, 24-bit Dual-Mono (Instamic Basic, Pro Mono and Stereo), 24-bit Stereo, M/S (Instamic Pro Stereo). Input Level: Manual or Automatic Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz Time Remaining Battery Level Firmware Version Rename your device Turn it off wirelessly Switch to Handsfree Profile Mode. Auto LEDs mode Sleep Mode Take numbering Saving Monitoring Session Format #happyrecording #wearestorytellers #wearecreators Michele and the Instamic Team

About

Timecode Audio Recorder

Capture audio with embedded timecode for professional synchronization. Supports high-quality WAV recordings and export to cloud services. Requires external Tentacle Sync hardware for timecode functionality.

Highlights
  • Record WAV audio files
  • 16 or 24 bit depth
  • 44.1 or 48.0 kHz sample rate
  • Embedded timecode
  • Export to iCloud
  • Requires Tentacle Sync hardware
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Record audio files with embedded timecode. Supports recording wave (.wav) audio files with - 16 or 24 bit - 44.1 or 48.0 kHz Recorded files can be exported to iCloud or other services. To use the timecode recording functionality, you have to synchronize your device to a Tentacle Sync E or Tentacle Track E, available at https://shop.tentaclesync.com or from one of our resellers. Questions? Please visit: www.tentaclesync.com

Screenshots

Instamic Remote4 screens
Timecode Audio Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Timecode Audio Recorder at 4 against Instamic Remote's 2. Timecode Audio Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Instamic Remote versus Timecode Audio Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstamic RemoteTimecode Audio Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstamic Inc.Tentacle Sync GmbH

Customer experience

Instamic Remote

Written reviews63 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative47.6%

Timecode Audio Recorder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

None

Instamic Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Timecode Audio Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instamic Remote free?
Instamic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timecode Audio Recorder free?
Timecode Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instamic Remote or Timecode Audio Recorder have ads?
Neither Instamic Remote nor Timecode Audio Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instamic Remote or Timecode Audio Recorder?
Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. Most recently, Instamic Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and Timecode Audio Recorder on September 10, 2026.

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