# Astral Remote vs Timecode Gen

The clearest difference is price: Astral Remote at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. Timecode Gen's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Astral Remote is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $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 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Astral Remote's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.

Astral Remote ships an update every 2 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astral Remote | Timecode Gen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-remote/id1566913664/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 106 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sound Devices, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/418450388) | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) |

## What reviewers say

### Astral Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-remote/id1566913664)

Control and monitor Sound Devices Astral transmitters via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings, manage recordings, and view real-time status information for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Power transmitter on/off, Monitor battery status, Frequency and RF power setup, Audio signal presence monitoring, Microphone mute, Transport controls (Record, Stop), Timecode display, Media formatting and space monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timecode Gen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astral Remote free?

Astral Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timecode Gen free?

Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astral Remote or Timecode Gen?

Timecode Gen is rated higher. Astral Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Timecode Gen averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Astral Remote or Timecode Gen have ads?

Neither Astral Remote nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astral Remote or Timecode Gen?

Astral Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, Astral Remote was updated on August 19, 2026 and Timecode Gen on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*