# NEEWER Studio vs Timecode Gen

NEEWER Studio and Timecode Gen both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Timecode Gen's written reviews are positive against 31% of NEEWER Studio's. Timecode Gen also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). NEEWER Studio's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (592 vs 4). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for NEEWER Studio against 4.5 for Timecode Gen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEEWER Studio has 592 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of NEEWER Studio's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.

NEEWER Studio ships an update fortnightly, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NEEWER Studio | Timecode Gen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (592 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neewer-studio/id1455948340/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **592** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 77 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen NEEWER Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455948339) | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) |

## What reviewers say

### NEEWER Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neewer-studio/id1455948340)

This platform allows photographers to manage their smart hardware. It facilitates quick interaction between mobile phones and connected photography equipment.

**Highlights:** Smart hardware management, Photography equipment control, Mobile phone integration, Rapid interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💡 Customizable lighting setups
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login/registration problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🐛 Buggy app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to devices
- Lights not responding to app controls
- Saved settings not persisting
- Verification emails not being received
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Custom lighting sequences and timing
- Ability to save different settings for each light
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved group/scene management
- iPad-optimized UI


### Timecode Gen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NEEWER Studio free?

NEEWER Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timecode Gen free?

Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NEEWER Studio or Timecode Gen?

Timecode Gen is rated higher. NEEWER Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 592 ratings, while Timecode Gen averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do NEEWER Studio or Timecode Gen have ads?

Neither NEEWER Studio nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NEEWER Studio or Timecode Gen?

NEEWER Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, NEEWER Studio was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timecode Gen on October 1, 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.*