# Anker Power vs Timecode Gen

The clearest difference is price: Anker Power at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. Anker Power also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 4). Timecode Gen's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Anker Power against 4.5 for Timecode Gen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker Power has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Anker Power's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.

Anker Power ships an update fortnightly, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anker Power | Timecode Gen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-power/id1635029057/reviews) | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 723 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) |

## What reviewers say

### Anker Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-power/id1635029057)

Remotely manage and monitor your Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage, and solar devices. Control output, check status, and perform over-the-air updates for a smarter energy experience.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time status monitoring, Over-the-air updates, Adjust output power, Turn devices on/off

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and reliable
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💡 Lacking advanced features
- 🔋 Battery management limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Firmware update issues
- Bluetooth disconnection problems

**Requested features**

- Battery health monitoring
- Customizable charge limits
- Time-of-use scheduling
- Improved app performance


### 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 Anker Power free?

Anker Power 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, Anker Power or Timecode Gen?

Anker Power and Timecode Gen are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Anker Power or Timecode Gen have ads?

Neither Anker Power nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anker Power or Timecode Gen?

Anker Power ships an update fortnightly, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, Anker Power was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timecode Gen on October 1, 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.*