# REC vs Timecode Audio Recorder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timecode Audio Recorder at none against REC's 3. Timecode Audio Recorder also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and device support (4 vs 1). REC's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Timecode Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timecode Audio Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REC has 70 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of REC's written reviews are positive against 42% of Timecode Audio Recorder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

REC ships an update monthly, Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REC | Timecode Audio Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-audio-recorder/id1322011386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) |

## What reviewers say

### REC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870)

This app offers advanced video and audio controls for professional-quality recordings. It provides extensive camera settings, stabilization, resolutions, frame rates, and audio options. Features like timecode synchronization and intuitive manual controls help creators achieve precise results.

**Highlights:** Advanced camera settings, Manual focus and exposure control, Timecode synchronization, Multiple resolutions and frame rates, External microphone support, ProRes format support, External storage support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality video recording
- 👍 Professional results for educators
- 👍 Reliable and feature-rich
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 In-app storage for videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (no audio, hiss)
- 🐛 App crashes (ProRes, audio interface)
- 🐛 Video not saving/lost footage
- 🐛 Freezing/lagging during recording
- 🐛 Stabilization issues

**Reported bugs**

- No audio after iOS update
- ProRes recording errors
- Footage not saved
- App freezes during recording
- App crashes when choosing ProRes

**Requested features**

- Add pause and resume functionality
- Add log profile for iPhone 15
- Add LUT option
- Add 50/60 kHz fix for framerates
- Add focus loop


### Timecode Audio Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-audio-recorder/id1322011386)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REC free?

REC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timecode Audio Recorder free?

Timecode Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, REC or Timecode Audio Recorder?

Timecode Audio Recorder is rated higher. REC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Timecode Audio Recorder averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do REC or Timecode Audio Recorder have ads?

Neither REC nor Timecode Audio Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REC or Timecode Audio Recorder?

REC ships an update monthly, and Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. Most recently, REC was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timecode Audio Recorder on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*