Comparison

TimeCode Generator vs SEKONIC LD

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

Head to head
About

TimeCode Generator

This application generates and plays multichannel SMPTE LTC, MIDI, and ArtNet timecode. It features a user-friendly interface with customizable offsets and automatic setting storage, making it ideal for rehearsing timecode shows.

Highlights
  • Output LTC, MTC, and ArtNet timecode
  • Customizable time offset
  • Big clock reference
  • Unlimited channels
  • Automatic setting storage
  • Audio interface selection
Features
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TimeCode Generator is a simple app that allows you to play multichannel SMPTE LTC timecode, Midi timecode and ArtNet timecode, from within this simple app. - Output LTC Timecode, MTC Timecode (MIDI) and ArtNet Timecode - Easy and clear interface - Uses all industry standard Frames per second - Use custom offset, anywhere from milliseconds to hours - Set the computer time as starttime (wall clock) - Uses big clock for reference - Unlimited number of channels - Skip in time - Stores your settings automaticly - Perfect tool for rehearsing timecode shows. - Audio interface selection for use with external audio interfaces - Lock controls

About

SEKONIC LD

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With SEKONIC LD, you can use the full functionality of the spectrometer C-4000. You can remotely control the C-4000 via Bluetooth and view graphs of measurement data in various way. It displays illuminance (lux or foot-candle), deviation (⊿uv), color temperature (K), color rendering index (CRI/TM-30), and CIE1931 chromaticity coordinates (x,y). and imports stored data from the C-4000. SEKONIC LD offers upgrade option with in-app purchases (3-month subscription, 12-month subscription), including a 2-week free trial. With the upgrade, you can import drawings such as lighting layouts or site photos, and link measured values directly on them. Even if you stop the measurement midway, you can add notes to the saved data, making it convenient for multiple measurements. You can also attach smartphone images and notes to each measurement data. Location information of sites can also be attached with GPS data. Compile project data into simple reports, output as PDFs, or export as CSVs for further processing. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeCode Generator4 screens
SEKONIC LD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SEKONIC LD at Free against TimeCode Generator's $16.99. TimeCode Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

SEKONIC LD is free to download; TimeCode Generator costs $16.99 up front. SEKONIC LD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months. TimeCode Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeCode Generator ships an update every 6 months, SEKONIC LD every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeCode Generator versus SEKONIC LD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeCode GeneratorSEKONIC LD
Price$16.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaute Technique BVSekonic

In-app purchases

None

TimeCode Generator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SEKONIC LD

Subscriptions2
  • 3 months subscription14 Days trial$49.993 Months
  • 12 months subscription14 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeCode Generator free?
TimeCode Generator costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SEKONIC LD free?
SEKONIC LD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeCode Generator or SEKONIC LD have ads?
Neither TimeCode Generator nor SEKONIC LD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeCode Generator or SEKONIC LD?
TimeCode Generator ships an update every 6 months, and SEKONIC LD every 9 months. Most recently, TimeCode Generator was updated on October 29, 2026 and SEKONIC LD on October 3, 2026.

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