Comparison

Timecode Audio Recorder vs Teradek Serv

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

Head to head
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

About

Teradek Serv

Features
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Keep track of your live stream from your smart device with the Serv app. Easily monitor your video and audio feed, while reviewing stream stats like bitrate, bonding status, and network health. And take it one step further by enabling hotspot bonding with multiple cellular devices for fast, reliable internet connectivity wherever you go.

Screenshots

Timecode Audio Recorder3 screens
Teradek Serv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timecode Audio Recorder at 9.3 against Teradek Serv's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timecode Audio Recorder versus Teradek Serv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode Audio RecorderTeradek Serv
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTentacle Sync GmbHTeradek

In-app purchases

None

Timecode Audio Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

Teradek Serv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode Audio Recorder free?
Timecode Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teradek Serv free?
Teradek Serv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timecode Audio Recorder or Teradek Serv have ads?
Neither Timecode Audio Recorder nor Teradek Serv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode Audio Recorder or Teradek Serv?
Timecode Audio Recorder ships an update every 4 months, and Teradek Serv every 4 months. Most recently, Timecode Audio Recorder was updated on September 28, 2026 and Teradek Serv on October 4, 2026.

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