Comparison

LTC vs Take One

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

Head to head
About

LTC

Generate SMPTE linear time code for video and film frame labeling. The audio output is for controlling playback on other devices, not for listening. Run in the background with screen locked and output audio via headphone jack, AirPlay, or Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Generate SMPTE linear time code
  • Audio output for playback control
  • Background operation with screen locked
  • Multiple audio output options
  • Selectable frame rates
  • Customizable start and end times (full version)
Features
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This app can generate SMPTE linear time code for testing. SMPTE timecode is a set of cooperating standards to label individual frames of video or film with a timecode. The audio output generated from this app is not for human listening, it is for controlling a video playback on another device. You can run the app in the background when your device's screen is locked. You can output the audio though the headphone jack, airplay or bluetooth. In the full version, you are able to: - Select different frame rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 - Set the starting time. - Set the ending time to automatically stop or alternatively continue playing until you press stop. In the free version: - Select different frame rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 - Timecode starts from the current device time. - Automatically stops generating and playing at midnight or press stop manually.

About

Take One

Create and customize digital movie slates with a user-friendly interface. Easily type, draw, and add custom elements to your boards. Organize projects into collections and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • User-friendly interface
  • Drawing and sketching capabilities
  • Customizable layouts
  • Logo and branding integration
  • Library management with collections
  • iCloud sync across devices
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Whether you're a student, an amateur enthusiast, or a budding filmmaker, Take One has got you covered. EASY TO USE Get ready to shoot with ease in a beautiful and user-friendly interface. Take One allows you to effortlessly create, type, draw, and clap your way into action. Simply double- or triple-tap number fields to quickly increment or decrement their values. Tap the clapper once to open, and a second time to 'clap' and begin the clock timer. DRAW & SKETCH Unleash your creativity by drawing or sketching in color with your finger or, on supported devices, Apple Pencil. Toggle any text field between 'text' and 'drawing', and personalize your boards with fun hand-drawn elements. Let your creativity run wild with Take One, where every field becomes a canvas for your imagination. CREATE CUSTOM LAYOUTS Tailor your board and create custom layouts to suit your unique style. Effortlessly rearrange the elements on the board using drag and drop, and easily add new modules from the library. Save your preferred layouts as templates to re-use. Built-in options for 'text', 'number', 'date', 'image' and 'clock'. YOUR LOGO HERE Showcase your own branding elements or logos on the board with the 'image' module, with full support for transparency. Theme your boards with various color options for the clapper. LIBRARY MANAGEMENT Work on multiple projects at once? Organize related boards into collections. Sync your library between iPhone and iPad using iCloud. FREE TO TRY Experience the full range of features for free, with a limited board library size. With a simple in-app purchase, unlock the library limit and make as many boards as you wish. Whether capturing a viral social story, documenting an exciting road trip, or hoping to someday create the next blockbuster, Take One is the casual digital movie slate for you. Its simplicity and user-friendly features make it the ideal companion for aspiring filmmakers.

Screenshots

LTC3 screens
Take One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Take One at 50% against LTC's 0%. Take One also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. LTC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Take One sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Take One holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LTC's written reviews are positive against 50% of Take One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LTC ships an update every 5 months, Take One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LTC versus Take One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLTCTake One
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (6 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuoyao luSteven Troughton-Smith

Customer experience

LTC

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%

Take One

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LTC

One-time1
  • Full version$5.99
1 purchases

Take One

One-time1
  • Take One (Full Unlock)$4.99

Questions

Is LTC free?
LTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Take One free?
Take One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LTC or Take One?
Take One is rated higher. LTC averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Take One averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do LTC or Take One have ads?
Neither LTC nor Take One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LTC or Take One?
LTC ships an update every 5 months, and Take One every 3 weeks. Most recently, LTC was updated on September 19, 2026 and Take One on September 18, 2026.

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