Comparison

TXL20 Timecode Monitor 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

TXL20 Timecode Monitor

This application allows users to monitor SMPTE LTC, MIDI, and Art-Net timecode signals directly on their iPhone and iPad. It provides a convenient way to track timecode data for various production needs.

Highlights
  • SMPTE LTC monitoring
  • MIDI timecode monitoring
  • Art-Net timecode monitoring
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Monitor SMPTE LTC, MIDI, and Art-Net Timecode on your iPhone and iPad.

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

TXL20 Timecode Monitor4 screens
Timecode Gen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timecode Gen at 83% against TXL20 Timecode Monitor's 33%. TXL20 Timecode Monitor's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

TXL20 Timecode Monitor is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TXL20 Timecode Monitor versus Timecode Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTXL20 Timecode MonitorTimecode Gen
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTXL20 Production ToolsAnna Koynova

Customer experience

TXL20 Timecode Monitor

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Timecode Gen

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

In-app purchases

None

TXL20 Timecode Monitor

No in-app purchases

None

Timecode Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TXL20 Timecode Monitor free?
TXL20 Timecode Monitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timecode Gen free?
Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TXL20 Timecode Monitor or Timecode Gen have ads?
Neither TXL20 Timecode Monitor nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

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