Clockit Timecode App vs Timecode Gen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clockit Timecode App
This utility converts your Apple mobile device into a timecode monitoring tool. It offers a comprehensive TC reader with level metering and waveform analysis, capable of handling real-time streams with drop-outs. Future modules promise further customization for various production needs.
- Modular timecode toolbox
- Comprehensive TC reader
- Level metering
- Native waveform analyzer
- Real-time TC stream with drop-outs
- iPad screen resolution support
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With the Clockit Timecode App, Lockit Network is introducing a modular timecode toolbox for the latest range of Apple's mobile devices (running iOS 3.x and higher), including native iPad screen resolution support. The basic host module is featuring a comprehensive TC reader with level metering and native wave form analyzer. Contrary to some other solutions, the reader is fully capable of reading and displaying a stream of TC with drop-outs or leaps in real time. By doing so, it is converting your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a versatile production tool for script, logging and any other kind of timecode monitoring needs. Ready for Ambient's wireless TC Link system, timecode is inserted via the 1/8" headset socket, making interfacing cost effective and versatile likewise. Future extension modules in planning range from freeze/log button, stopwatch, Clockit ALL log tables, cue sheets for sound, continuity, etc. to native TC generator and will allow economical customization of the application to individual requirements. For purchasing the necessary cables or downloading the wiring diagrams, please refer to our support page listed below.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Clockit Timecode App at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. Clockit Timecode App also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). Timecode Gen's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 60 months). On ratings volume, 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
Clockit Timecode App is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timecode Gen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Clockit Timecode App's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.
Clockit Timecode App ships an update every 60 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clockit Timecode App | Timecode Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lockit Network GmbH | Anna Koynova |
Customer experience
Clockit Timecode App
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In-app purchases
Clockit Timecode App
No in-app purchases
Timecode Gen
No in-app purchases
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