Comparison

tcCalc vs ShotTetherPro

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

Head to head
About

tcCalc

This calculator specializes in timecode and frame-based calculations, offering a familiar interface for quick conversions and duration calculations. It supports multiple frame rates and allows for easy copying and pasting of results.

Highlights
  • Timecode and frame calculations
  • Convert between timecode and frames
  • Supports multiple frame rates
  • Automatic value adjustment
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Memory function
  • Calculation history
Features
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tcCalc is a calculator built for one job: timecode math for video production. Add and subtract timecode, let it handle drop frame for you, and switch to a frame count with a single tap, all with the feel of an ordinary calculator. Time bases 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 fps, plus hh:mm:ss for working without frames. Drop frame is applied automatically at 29.97 and 59.94 fps. Features - Add and subtract timecode - One-tap switching between timecode and frame count (seconds in hh:mm:ss mode) - Automatic drop frame handling (29.97 / 59.94 fps) - Constant calculation: press = again to repeat the last operation - Memory: add, subtract, recall, and clear - Calculation history: up to 20 entries with frame rate and date; tap to restore, swipe to delete - Open history with the clock button or by swiping up on the display - Copy and paste from the ••• menu or by touching and holding the result - Built-in How to Use guide Easy to read - Large keys, color-coded by role - Dark mode - iPhone and iPad, in all four orientations - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support Simple by design - No ads - No in-app purchases - No account or sign-in - The app itself makes no network connections and works offline - No analytics and no tracking Whether you are timing a shoot, finding an edit point, or adding up the length of your footage, tcCalc keeps the math out of your way.

About

ShotTetherPro

This app enables wireless tethered shooting, instantly sending photos from your camera to your iPad or iPhone. It's designed for professional photographers, focusing on speed and a clutter-free interface for immediate review and selection.

Highlights
  • Instant wireless photo transfer
  • Full-screen immersive photo viewer
  • Customizable thumbnail layout
  • FTP/FTPS camera compatibility
  • Project management for shoots
  • 5-star rating system
  • EXIF data display
Features
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Free to download, with a 3-day free trial of every feature. After the trial, the full version is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no additional charges. ShotTetherPro requires a camera with built-in FTP upload. Use the trial period to confirm that your camera connects before you buy. The moment you press the shutter, your photo arrives wirelessly on your iPad / iPhone. ShotTetherPro is a wireless tethering receiver built for professional photographers — with every unnecessary feature stripped away. [Why we built it] ShotTetherPro was developed in-house by arcion Inc., a production studio specializing in photo and video shoots, focused only on the features that truly matter on set — rebuilt from the ground up to eliminate wasted screen space, slow transfers, and sluggish response. [Key features] ■ Stay on camera Wi-Fi Keeps your iPad / iPhone connected to the Wi-Fi of the camera you registered. Even if you open the app while connected to another Wi-Fi network (such as at home or the office), it switches to the camera’s Wi-Fi automatically. If the connection drops during a shoot, a banner at the top of the screen and a vibration let you know, and the app tries to reconnect every 10 seconds until it succeeds. You can also tap “Connect” to reconnect yourself. On iPadOS 18 / iOS 18 or later, once you register a camera, no confirmation screen appears on later reconnections. To set it up, join the camera’s Wi-Fi, register the camera’s name, and enter the Wi-Fi password once. ■ Register multiple cameras Register the Wi-Fi of several cameras, such as a second body, and simply choose the one you want to use from the list. ■ A perfectly optimized display An immersive UI that fills the screen with your photo, at maximum size with aspect ratio preserved. ■ Zero bloat — blazing fast and light No editing, social sharing, ads, or histograms. One tap from launch to the incoming shot; jumps instantly to the newest frame even in burst shooting (pausable while a client reviews). ■ Freely customizable thumbnail position & size Switch between horizontal scroll (bottom) and vertical scroll (left); drag to resize freely. ■ Works with every FTP-capable camera Any camera that can push photos over FTP / FTPS works, regardless of brand: Nikon Z9 / Z8, Sony α1 / α7R V, Canon EOS R5 / R3, FUJIFILM GFX / X-H series, Panasonic GH series, OM SYSTEM, and more. ■ Immersive single-photo viewer A full-screen viewer without unnecessary menus. Tap left/right for the previous/next shot. ■ Auto-display on arrival The newest photo appears the instant it's captured, even in burst shooting. Lock it for a closer look. ■ Photo grid & save to Camera Roll Browse in a grid, select multiple, and export to the iOS Photos app (Camera Roll) with one tap. ■ Project management One project per shoot, named automatically by date and time; switch with one tap. ■ 5-star rating Rate favorites instantly with the five stars on the right edge. Filter to speed up your selects. ■ Instant EXIF display ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, and file name shown at the lower left — toggle on or off. ■ Aspect-ratio-preserving thumbnails Tell portrait and landscape shots apart at a glance and avoid mistaps. [Requirements] iPad (iPadOS 17 or later recommended) / iPhone (iOS 17 or later) On the camera side, any model that can push over FTP (PASV mode) [Setup] 1. Launch the app -> the FTP server starts automatically 2. Join your camera to the iPad's Wi-Fi (or make the camera an access point and join it with the iPad) 3. Enter the IP shown in the app and port 2121 into your camera's FTP profile 4. Press the shutter -> the photo appears within a few seconds For detailed setup, see In-app Settings -> Camera setup examples. [Support] Feature requests & bug reports: info@arcion.jp Official site: https://arcion.jp Developed by arcion Inc.

Screenshots

tcCalc4 screens
ShotTetherPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShotTetherPro at Free against tcCalc's $1.99. ShotTetherPro also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 63%). tcCalc's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

ShotTetherPro is free to download; tcCalc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tcCalc ships an update every 3 months, ShotTetherPro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
tcCalc versus ShotTetherPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertcCalcShotTetherPro
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRYUICHIROU SHIMONOarcion Inc.

Customer experience

tcCalc

All ratings76 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative21.1%

ShotTetherPro

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

tcCalc

No in-app purchases

None

ShotTetherPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tcCalc free?
tcCalc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShotTetherPro free?
ShotTetherPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do tcCalc or ShotTetherPro have ads?
Neither tcCalc nor ShotTetherPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tcCalc or ShotTetherPro?
tcCalc ships an update every 3 months, and ShotTetherPro every 10 days. Most recently, tcCalc was updated on October 10, 2026 and ShotTetherPro on October 9, 2026.

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