RZ Timecode Calculator vs KeyCut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RZ Timecode Calculator
This tool assists with timecode calculations for video editing and animation. It's designed for field use when built-in editing software functions are not readily available. A simple and useful utility for creative professionals.
- Timecode calculations
- Video editing assistance
- Animation support
- Field use utility
- Simple interface
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I used to have a calculator called the FrameMaster. It was wonderful and useful for video editing and animation. Now this function is pretty much built in to the editing apps. However, you may find yourself in the field needing to do some simple timecode calculations, and then, THIS IS APP YOUR BEST FRIEND!
KeyCut
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Turn your iPad into a color-coded shortcut deck for video editing. Tap a button and it fires the real keystroke straight to your Mac. No combos to memorize, no extra hardware needed. KeyCut Live puts every key command you actually use one tap away, labeled in plain English and grouped by what it does. Trim, ripple, blade, mark in and out, switch tools: they're all there, with no hunting for three-finger combos mid-edit. WORKS WITH YOUR EDITOR Built for Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. Switch editor and the whole layout switches with it, so the shortcuts always match the app you're in. SET UP IN UNDER A MINUTE Download the free KeyCut Helper for your Mac and KeyCut walks you through the rest, ticking off each step as you go. Your iPad and Mac talk directly over your local Wi-Fi, so nothing leaves your network. No account, no cloud, no sign-in. WHY EDITORS LIKE IT • Every shortcut visible at a glance. No cheat sheets taped to the monitor. • Tap to fire, or pick up the keys as you go. The real keystroke shows on every button. • One iPad, three editors. Switch in a tap. • No Stream Deck, no extra gear. It's the control surface you already have. Free to download, with 50 free live shortcuts to try on your own edit. After that, a one-time unlock gets you KeyCut Live for good, with a monthly option if you'd rather. The control surface you already have. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RZ Timecode Calculator at none against KeyCut's 2. RZ Timecode Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). KeyCut's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. KeyCut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RZ Timecode Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
RZ Timecode Calculator ships an update every 10 months, KeyCut every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RZ Timecode Calculator | KeyCut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert L Zimmelman | Philip Brumpton |
In-app purchases
RZ Timecode Calculator
No in-app purchases
KeyCut
- KeyCut Live Monthly$0.991 Month
- KeyCut Live$4.99
Questions
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