Comparison

Sidus Audio 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

Sidus Audio

This app allows professional audio engineers and sound enthusiasts to wirelessly connect and control multiple audio devices. It features an intelligent network for stable communication, centralized monitoring, and parameter presets, all accessible through a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Intelligent audio network
  • Wireless device control
  • Centralized monitoring
  • Parameter presets
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Demo mode
Features
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Sidus Audio™ is an audio control App released by Sidus Link® for professional audio engineers, mixing engineers, foley engineers as well as video workers, anchor and sound lover,etc.Users can connect and control devices wirelessly,to realize higher working efficiency. I. Intelligent audio network The decentralized audio communication network supports direct connection of audio device through mobile terminal Bluetooth without another network (gateway or router); The auto reconnection mechanism can maximize the communication smoothness and avoid repeated adding of audio devices; Support up to 20 devices, exclusive Bit ConnectifyTM technology provides more stable and faster communication transmission. II. Functions 1. Control Mode Simplified core controls to ensure ease of use for users. Accurate workstation classification to improve focus and efficiency. 2. Quick Management Monitoring mode The “Devices” and “Workstation” mode supports centralized and classified monitoring, to realize overall and targeted management; Parameter preset The device parameters can be saved to preset library and uploaded to cloud server, to support one-key saving and call; III. Workflow First,establish a Bluetooth communication network and start intelligent control right now! Second, copy the configured devices to device groups for application in different scenarios. Finally, the dual modes of "Devices" and "Workstation" will help help you monitor efficiently! IV. Cloud Service Free Cloud storage, support synchronization of presets and account data to avoid occupation of local memory. Reliable cloud service manager, avoid data loss when switching among different terminals. V. Demo Mode Full-process functional experience, no equipment required, no threshold to get started.

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

Sidus Audio4 screens
Timecode Gen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sidus Audio at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. Sidus Audio also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Timecode Gen's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 69%). On rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sidus Audio against 4.5 for Timecode Gen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Sidus Audio's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidus Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sidus Audio versus Timecode Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidus AudioTimecode Gen
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSidus Link Ltd.Anna Koynova

Customer experience

Sidus Audio

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Timecode Gen

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Sidus Audio

No in-app purchases

None

Timecode Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sidus Audio free?
Sidus Audio 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, Sidus Audio or Timecode Gen?
Timecode Gen is rated higher. Sidus Audio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Timecode Gen averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Sidus Audio or Timecode Gen have ads?
Neither Sidus Audio nor Timecode Gen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidus Audio or Timecode Gen?
Sidus Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, Sidus Audio was updated on September 14, 2026 and Timecode Gen on September 8, 2026.

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