Comparison

SMPTE Score vs AaronCam

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

Head to head
About

SMPTE Score

Calculate relationships between SMPTE timecode, tempo, and score length. Supports various timecode formats and tempo ranges. Useful for musicians and video editors.

Highlights
  • SMPTE timecode calculation
  • Tempo (BPM) calculation
  • Score length (measures) calculation
  • Multiple timecode formats
  • Time signature support
  • Timecode converter
Read full description

SMPTE Score can calculate ALL relationship combinations of SMPTE timecode, Tempo (beats per minute) and Score length (written measures). Timecode formats supported: All current formats recognized by SMPTE organization, and more. - 23.976 - 24 fps - 25 fps - 29.97 non drop-frame - 29.97d drop-frame - 30 fps non drop-frame - 30d fps drop-frame - Multiples of the above rates at 2, 3, 4 and 5x. (…, 150, 150d fps) SMPTE timecode is displayed in Hours : Minutes : Seconds : Frames.bits (bits go from .00 to .79) Enter timecode in two ways: - Enter your project timecode and have the real (wall) time automatically calculated. - Enter the real (wall) time and have it instantly calculate your project timecode for that exact moment in time. Drop-frame timecode entered is always interpreted as real time and converted to the drop-frame format for that time. For example, when nine minutes is entered (when 29.97d is selected) 00:08:59;29.64 is displayed because this is the timecode when nine minutes in real time has actually passed. The tempo range is from 5 to 300 beats per minute. The time signatures range from one to twelve beats per bar, with regular or dotted note values getting the beat. If you want to write a song 4 minutes long and at 108 beats per minute, it'll give you how many measures it needs to be (in a given time signature). Likewise, given the number of measures, and the time you want it to take, it'll tell you how fast you need to play it. Or if you know how many measures it is and how fast you want to play it, SMPTE Score will tell you how long it will take. You can also use it as a simple timecode converter - just select between the different timecode, and the currently displayed time is converted. After you find out that your score in 7/8 needs to be played at 170bpm, check out my other app "Maestro" to see how to conduct it.

About

AaronCam

This app transforms your iPhone into a vintage analog video camera, replicating the distinct visual effects of late 70s and early 80s technology. Capture footage with authentic light trails and unique damage streaks, all processed directly on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Simulates analog videotube camera physics
  • Recreates light trails
  • Adds purple damage streaks
  • On-device processing
  • Privacy-focused, no uploads
Features
Read full description

AaronCam turns your iPhone into a late 70's / early 80's analog videotube camera by faithfully modeling the physics of this old technology. Capture video with those gorgeous light trails and weird purple damage streaks you have seen on archival footage or may even remember from your childhood. The app runs its camera processing on device. Videos and audio are not uploaded to Aanalog servers.

Screenshots

SMPTE Score4 screens
AaronCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AaronCam at Free against SMPTE Score's $2.99. AaronCam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). SMPTE Score's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

AaronCam is free to download; SMPTE Score costs $2.99 up front. AaronCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMPTE Score asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMPTE Score holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMPTE Score ships an update every 17 months, AaronCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SMPTE Score versus AaronCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMPTE ScoreAaronCam
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Q. KellyAanalog

Customer experience

SMPTE Score

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AaronCam

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMPTE Score

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AaronCam

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$9.79

Questions

Is SMPTE Score free?
SMPTE Score costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AaronCam free?
AaronCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMPTE Score or AaronCam?
SMPTE Score is rated higher. SMPTE Score averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AaronCam averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do SMPTE Score or AaronCam have ads?
Neither SMPTE Score nor AaronCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMPTE Score or AaronCam?
SMPTE Score ships an update every 17 months, and AaronCam weekly. Most recently, SMPTE Score was updated on October 7, 2026 and AaronCam on October 23, 2026.

Other comparisons