# SimpleColor vs Timecode Gen

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleColor at 5.0 against Timecode Gen's 4.5. SimpleColor also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). Timecode Gen's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SimpleColor costs $1.99 and Timecode Gen $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SimpleColor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

SimpleColor ships an update every 20 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleColor | Timecode Gen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecolor-color-manager/id1567660527/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binary Coalescence Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567660529) | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleColor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecolor-color-manager/id1567660527)

Capture, convert, and organize colors using component sliders, hex input, or live camera feed. Save colors to palettes and sync them across devices. Supports multiple color representations like RGB, HSV, and CMYK.

**Highlights:** Color capture from camera, Component sliders and hex input, Convert between RGB, HSV, CMYK, Save colors to palettes, Sync palettes via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 SimpleColor free?

SimpleColor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timecode Gen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleColor or Timecode Gen?

SimpleColor is rated higher. SimpleColor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Timecode Gen averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do SimpleColor or Timecode Gen have ads?

Neither SimpleColor nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleColor or Timecode Gen?

SimpleColor ships an update every 20 months, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, SimpleColor was updated on September 17, 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.*