Dropcode vs Timecode Marker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dropcode
This app allows users to take timecode-based notes and markers while watching videos without looking away from the screen. It supports exporting notes to professional editing software, making it ideal for film and video professionals.
- Add markers without looking
- Customizable timecode and presets
- Export notes to editing software
- Distraction-free auto-dim screen
- Keyboard shortcut support
- Frame rate options
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Distraction-free notetaking during screenings. Finally. When you're watching down a cut, you should be paying attention to what's on the screen—not your notepad or phone. With Dropcode, you don't even have to look down. Just tap the bottom of the screen to drop a marker at the current timecode. And for those times when a marker might not be enough, we've got you covered. Swipe right to make a note using one of four customizable presets, or left to write your own note. When you're done, simply export your markers and throw them on a timeline. Dropcode exports to Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve, with support for other NLEs coming soon. Addressing cut notes has never been simpler. Never forget what you were thinking during that scene again. Dropcode is an indispensable tool for editors, directors, producers, and executives. FEATURES: ======== - Add markers without looking at your phone - Customizable starting timecode - Frame rate options (24 or 25) - Customizable note presets - Keyboard shortcuts for use with a bluetooth keyboard or programmable button - Export markers by email, iMessage, or Airdrop - Auto-dim the screen on start for a distraction-free viewing experience
Timecode Marker
Streamline video editing by quickly creating timecode stamps. These markers help identify crucial moments or errors in footage. Sync with your camcorder for precise reference.
- Generate PDF, CSV, and text reports
- iOS and macOS split-screen support
- Customizable label text
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- macOS keyboard shortcuts
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Shortcut for Creating Timecode Stamps. Speed up your video editing workflow with timecode stamps. Use these markers as references to quickly identify mistakes or key moments in long video footage. (Sync the timecode with your camcorder and ensure its timecode is set to Free Run.) Key features: 1. PDF, CSV, and text report generation. 2. Native iOS and macOS split-screen support. 3. Customizable label text. 4. iCloud sync and backup across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. 5. macOS keyboard shortcuts supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropcode at 83% against Timecode Marker's 40%. Dropcode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Timecode Marker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and price ($1.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Dropcode costs $7.99 and Timecode Marker $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dropcode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Dropcode's written reviews are positive against 40% of Timecode Marker's.
Dropcode ships an update every 12 months, Timecode Marker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dropcode | Timecode Marker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | 3.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Kubicki | BIG STORY FILMMAKING SERVICE |
Customer experience
Dropcode
Timecode Marker
In-app purchases
Dropcode
No in-app purchases
Timecode Marker
No in-app purchases
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