Comparison

LiveApp Play vs Holly Timecode

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

Head to head
About

LiveApp Play

Transform your Apple devices into professional video playback tools. Organize videos into custom playlists for fullscreen output via HDMI, with advanced features like looping and audio control. Streamline your multicam productions with easy integration.

Highlights
  • Professional video playback
  • Customizable playlists
  • Fullscreen HDMI output
  • Autoplay with ATEM Switcher
  • Video trimming and speed control
  • Network video loading
  • API for custom solutions
Features
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LiveApp Play turns your iPhone, iPad or Mac with Apple silicon into a professional video playback device. The video list and all settings can be viewed on the device screen, while the videos are played back full screen and without overlays on the connected display. VIDEOCUE Organize your videos in custom playlists for fullscreen playback via HDMI*. If connected to an ATEM Switcher** “Autoplay” can be enabled for instant playback when cut to the connected channel. LiveApp cuts back to Preview at the end of the playlist. This makes video playback in your multicam livestream sessions extremely easy. Videos are organized into sections and can be easily rearranged via drag and drop. Sections can be looped either a certain number of times or endlessly. In the video inspector the video can be trimmed, the speed set and the volume adjusted (even above 0 dB). INBOX SERVER Easily load videos directly into VideoCue over the local network and remotely control playback. To do this, start the Inbox Server in Settings and go to the local LiveApp website with any device on the network. Cross platform, from any web browser. REMOTE CONTROL Create completely custom solutions with the API or use our pre-built integration with Bitfocus Companion. LIVEAPP PRO Need more professional features? Check out our LiveApp Pro app which adds overlays (images, videos, URLs), ATEM Switcher control and the Draw feature. DOCUMENTATION We provide detailed written documentation and video tutorials for every LiveApp feature, please refer to the OSMAKO website and social media channels. UPDATES AND FEEDBACK We continuously work on LiveApp to implement new features and provide the best tool for your productions. Therefore, we are happy to hear your feedback and workflow needs. Feel free to reach out via social media or the dedicated contact form on our website. * additional hardware required, sold separately ** supports the ATEM network protocol (optimized for the ATEM Mini, ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme family)

About

Holly Timecode

Features
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Holly Timecode turns your device into a professional SMPTE Linear Timecode (LTC) generator. Feed frame-accurate timecode to cameras, field recorders, and any gear with a timecode or audio input. FRAME RATES - 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (drop-frame and non-drop-frame), and 30 fps - Correct drop-frame counting that stays locked to wall-clock time START MODES - Jam to time-of-day, or start from any custom timecode GeoLTC - LOCATION IN THE USER BITS - Optionally embed live GPS, heading, pitch, and roll into the LTC user bits - Or carry the date, a custom value, or nothing at all BUILT FOR THE SET - Large, glanceable timecode display - Live audio level meter and output-level presets (including broadcast -18 dBFS) - Wired-output detection so you know the signal is really going out FREE TO USE - Every feature is free - no paywall, no feature gates. - An optional supporter subscription (where available) helps fund development. It unlocks nothing. PRIVACY - No account, no tracking, no ads. Everything runs on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiveApp Play4 screens
Holly Timecode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Holly Timecode at Free against LiveApp Play's $24.99. Holly Timecode also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). LiveApp Play's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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

Holly Timecode is free to download; LiveApp Play costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveApp Play ships an update every 14 months, Holly Timecode every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiveApp Play versus Holly Timecode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveApp PlayHolly Timecode
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOskar Gerspach-WolfPatrick Tudor

In-app purchases

None

LiveApp Play

No in-app purchases

None

Holly Timecode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveApp Play free?
LiveApp Play costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Holly Timecode free?
Holly Timecode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveApp Play or Holly Timecode have ads?
Neither LiveApp Play nor Holly Timecode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveApp Play or Holly Timecode?
LiveApp Play ships an update every 14 months, and Holly Timecode every 3 months. Most recently, LiveApp Play was updated on June 1, 2026 and Holly Timecode on September 28, 2026.

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