Comparison

kingpoint2.5 vs Timecode Gen

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

Head to head
About

kingpoint2.5

Features
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Color control of lamps and lanterns Use scene mode to do more action

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

kingpoint2.53 screens
Timecode Gen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: kingpoint2.5 at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. kingpoint2.5 also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). Timecode Gen's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

kingpoint2.5 is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kingpoint2.5 ships an update every 6 weeks, Timecode Gen every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
kingpoint2.5 versus Timecode Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterkingpoint2.5Timecode Gen
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercheng chun-hungAnna Koynova

In-app purchases

None

kingpoint2.5

No in-app purchases

None

Timecode Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kingpoint2.5 free?
kingpoint2.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timecode Gen free?
Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do kingpoint2.5 or Timecode Gen have ads?
Neither kingpoint2.5 nor Timecode Gen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, kingpoint2.5 or Timecode Gen?
kingpoint2.5 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, kingpoint2.5 was updated on September 8, 2026 and Timecode Gen on September 8, 2026.

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