Timecode Tool vs SynQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timecode Tool
This utility converts between various timecode standards, including PAL and NTSC, to help locate specific points in video content. It also assists in vari-speeding audio by calculating necessary sample rates and provides A-Frame verification for precise editing.
- Timecode conversion (23.98, DF, NDF, PAL)
- PAL to NTSC timecode synchronization
- Vari-speed audio calculation
- A-Frame verification
- Customizable start time
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Visit the web site to see a video of this app in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKM8PU2tonM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV0UYB_5tOk The primary feature of Timecode Tool gives the user the ability to convert between 23.98, DF, NDF and PAL timecodes. PAL video runs at a faster speed than NTSC and consequently causes issues when trying to find the same spot in a feature film between those standards. Perhaps you are performing a QC pass on a PAL version of a feature film and find an issue at 2:14:30:23. How do you find the same spot in the NTSC version? Timecode Tool will easily allow you to enter the PAL timecode of 2:14:30:23 and will return to you the equivalent 23.98, DF, and NDF timecodes. It has a default value of 1 Hour as the starting time of your program material but the other 23 even hours can be selected if necessary. (A future version may allow the user to select a specific "non-even hour" timecode if there are enough requests) The second feature of Timecode Tool helps the user vari-speed audio that is currently running at the wrong speed. The hope is that you are using a software program that allows you to convert your audio by entering a specific sample rate ("Import Audio"). Both the difference in percentage and the correct sample rate necessary to vari-speed (VSO) when importing/exporting are provided. Example: you may have an audio file that is 20 frames shorter than it is supposed to be. After entering that file's current length, target length, and current sample rate, a simple math calculation is performed and the user is provided with the numbers necessary to import that file at a custom rate where it should stay in proper sync. The third feature is A-Frame Verification. A-Frames occur on the same frames from second to second within a given minute. If you need to locate an A-Frame to keep the proper cadence when editing, tap the upper timecode to change the starting A-Frame for your program material/feature (if other than 01:00:00:00) and then tap the lower timecode to enter your edit point. Touch the A-Frame button to display the frames on which your A-Frame will occur within that given minute of time.
SynQR
This tool accurately measures real-time video offsets in playback systems, helping users synchronize audio and video signals in DAWs and NLEs. It assists professionals and enthusiasts in eliminating sync issues caused by hardware processing or video codecs.
- Real-time offset measurement
- Synchronization for DAWs/NLEs
- Adjusts for hardware latency
- Compensates for video codec offsets
- Supports popular editing software
- Uses test videos for measurement
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Are you struggling with out-of-sync video playback? Do you feel uncomfortable guessing your DAW's video offset based on a 2-pop? Say goodbye to guesswork. With SynQR, you can measure the video offset of your playback system in real-time. In DAWs and NLEs, audio and video are processed on separate hardware. This often leads to latencies that result in synchronization issues. Additionally, different video codecs can introduce varying offsets too. SynQR is a tool that accurately measures these offsets and displays them in real-time. Armed with this information, you can easily adjust your setup to achieve perfect synchronization. SynQR uses classic film leaders or special test videos for measurement, which can be downloaded at https://synqr.app/downloads. Whether you're using popular editing programs like Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, Blackmagic Resolve, AVID Media Composer, Final Cut X, Nuendo, or Studio One, the offset information provided by SyncQR helps you make the necessary adjustments and optimally synchronize your audio and video signals. Who is SynQR for? • Sound Designers, Sound Editors, and Re-recording Mixers • Film and Video Editors • Cinema Operators • Home Theater Enthusiasts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timecode Tool at 100% against SynQR's 20%. Timecode Tool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). SynQR's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 49 months). On ratings volume, ads 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
SynQR is free to download; Timecode Tool costs $0.99 up front. SynQR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Timecode Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timecode Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Timecode Tool's written reviews are positive against 20% of SynQR's.
Timecode Tool ships an update every 49 months, SynQR every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Timecode Tool | SynQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monty's Code | Benjamin Hoerbe |
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Timecode Tool
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In-app purchases
Timecode Tool
No in-app purchases
SynQR
- Pro 7 Day TrialFree
- Free Three-Day TrialFree
- One-Year Edu Subscription.$0.99
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