# Timecode vs tcCalc

Timecode and tcCalc both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Timecode's written reviews are positive against 63% of tcCalc's. Timecode also leads on chart position (#181 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). tcCalc's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and ratings volume (76 vs 23). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Timecode costs $3.99 and tcCalc $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timecode against 4.7 for tcCalc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 76 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Timecode's written reviews are positive against 63% of tcCalc's.

Timecode ships an update every 5 months, tcCalc every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecode | tcCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode/id408226969/reviews) | **[4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tccalc-timecode-and-frame-calc/id1144759699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panoptik](https://appshunter.io/developer/408226972) | [RYUICHIROU SHIMONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/696880855) |

## What reviewers say

### Timecode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode/id408226969)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Perform fast, ultra-precise timecode calculations and film unit conversions. View multiple units simultaneously on any frame rate, including film rolls and frame results. Save and share your calculations in an elegant log.

**Highlights:** Timecode calculations, Film unit conversions, Multiple unit display, Preset formats and frame rates, Comprehensive calculation log, Elegant user interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### tcCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tccalc-timecode-and-frame-calc/id1144759699)

This calculator specializes in timecode and frame-based calculations, offering a familiar interface for quick conversions and duration calculations. It supports multiple frame rates and allows for easy copying and pasting of results.

**Highlights:** Timecode and frame calculations, Convert between timecode and frames, Supports multiple frame rates, Automatic value adjustment, Copy and paste functionality, Memory function, Calculation history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timecode free?

Timecode costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tcCalc free?

tcCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timecode or tcCalc?

tcCalc is rated higher. Timecode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while tcCalc averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do Timecode or tcCalc have ads?

Neither Timecode nor tcCalc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timecode or tcCalc?

Timecode ships an update every 5 months, and tcCalc every 3 months. Most recently, Timecode was updated on September 2, 2026 and tcCalc on September 23, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*