# Timecode vs White Balance Meter AI

The clearest difference is ratings volume: White Balance Meter AI at 260 against Timecode's 23. White Balance Meter AI also leads on chart position (#47 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Timecode's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Timecode costs $3.99 and White Balance Meter AI $2.99 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 4.5 for White Balance Meter AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: White Balance Meter AI has 260 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Timecode's written reviews are positive against 77% of White Balance Meter AI's.

Timecode ships an update every 5 months, White Balance Meter AI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecode | White Balance Meter AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode/id408226969/reviews)** | [4.5 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-balance-meter-ai-kev/id1494197457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **260** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.1.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panoptik](https://appshunter.io/developer/408226972) | [Satnam Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090760318) |

## What reviewers say

### Timecode

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

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


### White Balance Meter AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-balance-meter-ai-kev/id1494197457)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your device into a professional light meter, using AI to analyze live camera previews and provide accurate color temperature readings in Kelvin. It helps photographers and videographers achieve perfect white balance without expensive equipment.

**Highlights:** Real-time color temperature in Kelvin, White balance compensation and calculation, Snapshot capture with color temperature and location, Manual focus control, Spectrometer for various camera types, Save time in post-processing, Apple Watch app integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and reliable
- 👍 Accurate white balance readings
- 👍 Useful for photographers/videographers
- 👍 Saves time in post-processing
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App writes over photos
- 👎 Black screen on new phone
- 👎 Guesses color temperature, doesn't measure
- 👎 Lacks green/magenta tint adjustment
- 👎 Inconsistent color temperature readings

**Reported bugs**

- App writes over photos
- Black screen on new phone
- Cannot save records
- Save and photo function doesn't work
- App doesn't have a library

**Requested features**

- How to set Chinese language
- Add green/magenta reading
- Add option for setting languages
- Add professional features
- Ability to select specific spot for measurement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timecode free?

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

### Is White Balance Meter AI free?

White Balance Meter AI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timecode or White Balance Meter AI?

Timecode is rated higher. Timecode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while White Balance Meter AI averages 4.5 from 260 ratings.

### Do Timecode or White Balance Meter AI have ads?

Neither Timecode nor White Balance Meter AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timecode or White Balance Meter AI?

Timecode ships an update every 5 months, and White Balance Meter AI every 2 months. Most recently, Timecode was updated on October 14, 2026 and White Balance Meter AI on October 16, 2026.

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