TimeCode Generator vs Timecode Gen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Output LTC, MTC, and ArtNet timecode
- Customizable time offset
- Big clock reference
- Unlimited channels
- Automatic setting storage
- Audio interface selection
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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
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timecode Gen at 83% against TimeCode Generator's 29%. Timecode Gen also leads on price ($4.99 vs $16.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.6). TimeCode Generator's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
TimeCode Generator costs $16.99 and Timecode Gen $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timecode Gen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of TimeCode Generator's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.
TimeCode Generator ships an update every 6 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeCode Generator | Timecode Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (16 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haute Technique BV | Anna Koynova |
Customer experience
TimeCode Generator
Timecode Gen
In-app purchases
TimeCode Generator
No in-app purchases
Timecode Gen
No in-app purchases
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