Comparison

V vs Timecode Gen

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

Head to head
About

V

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V-02HD Remote is an application for remotely controlling the Roland V-02HD video mixer. Instead of making settings on the unit or taking up the preview monitor, you can control most of the following functions in real-time with the V-02HD Remote. -Switching video and audio -Specifying the effect assigned to each video bus -Changing volume levels -Adjusting the degree of effects applied -Saving and recalling eight preset memories -Adjusting the output video -Making system settings etc Notes: *The V-02HD you are connecting to must be running at the latest version(Version 1.20 or later). *For the connection method on the V-02HD itself, please refer to the V-02HD Remote User's Manual. *For the settings on the V-02HD itself, please refer to the V-02HD User's Manual. https://proav.roland.com/global/products/v-02hd/support/

About

Timecode Gen

This app generates linear timecode (LTC) with support for various frame rates and audio output. It can create audio files with embedded timecode, operate in real-time using the device's current time, and manage cue playlists. It also allows for synchronized start/stop commands between devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • LTC SMPTE timecode generation (PAL, SECAM, 24-30 FPS)
  • Audio file creation with embedded timecode (AAC/.m4a)
  • Real-time generation using device's system time
  • CUE timecode playlist creation and management
  • Synchronized start/stop commands via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • Sync TX/RX modes for device command transmission
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Main Features: - Generate linear timecode support LTC SMPTE PAL SECAM 24, 25, 29.97DF, 30 FPS with audio output. - Creating audio files with timecode in compressed aac/.m4a(44,1kHz) format. - RealTime mode - generation timecode of current system time of device. (supported Sync Mode) - CUE timecode playlist. Can create CUEs with start time and end time.  Creating sequecies with CUE's, using two modes "Auto Play Next" and "Stop At End". - Sync devices with TC app, synchronously start/stop commands with connected nearby devices using Bluetooth or WIFI(on same network). Sync TX mode - Transmitter mode, device send commands to another device with RX mode. Sync RX mode - Reciever mode, device get commands: start, stop, set timecode from TX device. Always welcome for criticism and suggestions: royalblue.dev@gmail.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: V at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. V also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Timecode Gen's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On 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

V is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 2 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
V versus Timecode Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVTimecode Gen
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationAnna Koynova

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

Timecode Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timecode Gen free?
Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do V or Timecode Gen have ads?
Neither V nor Timecode Gen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Timecode Gen?
V ships an update every 2 months, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, V was updated on September 17, 2026 and Timecode Gen on October 1, 2026.

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