Comparison

Timecode vs Instamic Remote

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

Head to head
About

Timecode

Calculate and convert video timecode, film footage, and frames. This tool simplifies editing and post-production calculations, offering results in multiple formats and supporting various video and film standards.

Highlights
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide timecodes
  • View results in timecode, frames, or film footage
  • Supports video frame rates and drop/non-drop frame
  • Film gauge options for frames, feet, and meters
  • Local calculation history
  • Share calculations as text
Features
Read full description

Add clip lengths, work out differences and see the result in video timecode, frames or film footage. Timecode Pro brings everyday editing and post-production calculations into one calculator. SEE YOUR RESULT FOUR WAYS Add and subtract timecodes, multiply or divide values, and compare the result in four configurable displays. Choose the formats you need for the job. WORK IN VIDEO OR FILM Select video frame rates and drop-frame or non-drop-frame timecode. For film, choose a gauge and work in frames, feet, feet and frames, metres or rolls. KEEP CALCULATIONS AT HAND Review earlier calculations in local history and share them as text. History stays on this device and does not sync between devices. The interface is available in English, French, German and Spanish. Made for iPhone and iPad, with support for iPad windows. Share calculation text from history when you need to pass on a result. Requires iOS or iPadOS 26 or later. Timecode Pro for iPhone and iPad is listed as Timecode on the App Store. Timecode Pro for Mac is sold separately.

About

Instamic Remote

This app allows you to remotely control one or multiple microphones, sync them with timecode, and monitor audio before recording. You can also record high-quality video or audio directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote control multiple microphones
  • Start and stop recording
  • Audio monitoring
  • Timecode syncing
  • Record video or audio directly
  • Adjust recording settings
Features
Read full description

Control your Instamic remotely to capture the sound you love! Instamic Remote transforms your iPhone or iPad into an audio-video powerhouse. Remote control one or multiple microphones, keep them synced with Timecode and monitor the audio before recording. You can even record video or audio only directly to your mobile device at 48kHz. KEY FEATURES - Remote control multiple Instamics at once (up to 10) - Start and stop recording - Set up the input gain while recording - VU meter to monitor audio input - Adjust Recording Settings - Turn off Instamic wirelessly - Rename each device - Audio monitoring (pre-recording) - Lock button - LEDs on and off - Save Monitoring Session - Timecode Syncing (Atomos AirGlu, Tentacle Sync E, or Internal Time of the Day) SETTINGS Input Mode: 32-bit Float Mono (Instamic Pro Plus), 24-bit Mono, 24-bit Dual-Mono (Instamic Basic, Pro Mono and Stereo), 24-bit Stereo, M/S (Instamic Pro Stereo). Input Level: Manual or Automatic Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz Time Remaining Battery Level Firmware Version Rename your device Turn it off wirelessly Switch to Handsfree Profile Mode. Auto LEDs mode Sleep Mode Take numbering Saving Monitoring Session Format #happyrecording #wearestorytellers #wearecreators Michele and the Instamic Team

Screenshots

Timecode4 screens
Instamic Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Instamic Remote at Free against Timecode's $3.99. Instamic Remote also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Timecode's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (81% vs 46%). On update cadence, 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

Instamic Remote is free to download; Timecode costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timecode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timecode has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Timecode's written reviews are positive against 46% of Instamic Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode ships an update every 6 months, Instamic Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timecode versus Instamic Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecodeInstamic Remote
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (24 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better46.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanoptikInstamic Inc.

Customer experience

Timecode

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%

Instamic Remote

Written reviews63 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative47.6%

In-app purchases

None

Timecode

No in-app purchases

None

Instamic Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode free?
Timecode costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instamic Remote free?
Instamic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timecode or Instamic Remote?
Timecode is rated higher. Timecode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Instamic Remote averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timecode or Instamic Remote have ads?
Neither Timecode nor Instamic Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode or Instamic Remote?
Timecode ships an update every 6 months, and Instamic Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Timecode was updated on November 6, 2026 and Instamic Remote on November 2, 2026.

Other comparisons