Comparison

Timecode vs Filmic Legacy

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

Head to head
About

Timecode

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
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Timecode by Panoptik is the most attractive Timecode calculator on the market (if we do say so ourselves). It is the only professional choice for performing fast, ultra-precise timecode calculations and film unit conversions. Using Timecode, you can calculate and convert any timecode into any other timecode or unit at the touch of a button. Timecode displays four user-definable units at once, allowing you to view conversions on any frame rate like 29.97 fps, 25 fps, rolls of film and frame results at the same time. Do you need to know more? OK, OK not only can you do all those fancy frame and film rate calculations but it also gathers them together in an elegant little log that can be forwarded on to anyone who needs to know. Packed under the hood of its deceptively simple interface is one of the most robust timecode math engines on the planet, designed by a team of filmmakers, editors, designers, technicians and developers. Thanks to Timecode’s peerless combination of precision software engineering and clear, contemporary design, complicated timecode calculations are more simple than they have ever been. Honestly, you need this in your life. FEATURES: - Over 10 different preset formats - Over 10 preset frame rates and units - Unique, elegant user interface makes calculating timecode and footage a pleasure - Mix any units you desire. From feet to frames to HD to PAL to NTSC to IMAX and beyond! - Simply tap on the settings button to reveal format and framerate options - View your previous calculations in the comprehensive log Requirements: Timecode works with any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS version 14.0 or later

About

Filmic Legacy

This app offers advanced manual controls for video recording, enabling filmmakers to achieve professional cinematic quality. It provides features like LOG gamma curves for enhanced post-production flexibility and real-time cinematic looks. Designed for experienced users, it allows for precise control over focus, exposure, and zoom.

Highlights
  • Dual arc slider controls for manual focus and exposure
  • Live analytics suite (Zebras, False Color, Focus Peaking)
  • Dolby Vision HDR support
  • ProRes support
  • Realtime film looks
  • Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration
  • Clean HDMI Out
Features
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Filmic Legacy is available only to filmmakers who paid for Filmic Pro v6 before the 25th of August, 2022. It will continue to receive bug fixes but will not receive any new features. Filmic Legacy (previously FiLMiC Pro v6) features cutting-edge capabilities and a responsive manual filming experience. A multi-time iOS Video Camera App of the Year, Filmic Pro has been used in more high profile video projects by award winning directors than any other app: Unsane & High Flying Bird - Steven Soderbergh Tangerine - Sean Baker Lose You to Love Me - Selena Gomez Stupid Love - Lady Gaga Detour - Michel Gondry Snow Steam Iron - Zack Snyder Filmic Pro provides filmmakers, newscasters, teachers, vloggers, and artists with the capability to shoot in a true LOG gamma curve. LOG V2/V3/V3* allows for greater tonal range and flexibility in post production by expanding dynamic range and setting the iPhone’s capabilities on par with traditional camera systems costing thousands more. Filmic Pro also offers a range of cinematic film looks that can be applied in-camera at time of capture to deliver a truly cinematic aesthetic without the need for timely grading in post.* Note: Multicam support is not included in Filmic Pro but is available in our companion app: DoubleTake. v6 Banner Features: • Dual arc slider controls for manual focus and exposure • Live analytics suite of Zebras, False Color and Focus Peaking (limited to 30fps at 4k and 60fps at 1080p) • Dolby Vision HDR support (limited to 4K 30fps. Incompatible with CineKit) • ProRes support on 13/14 series • Realtime film looks (8-bit/DolbyVision)* • Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration on iPhone 11 & newer • 10-bit SDR support for 12 series & newer* • Clean HDMI Out for monitoring & webcam use • Ramped zoom rocker • Waveform monitor including tri-mode histogram • Manual white balance adjustment & custom presets • Content Management (CMS) for file naming • FiLMiC Sync account to store presets in the cloud and share between devices • Gamma curve controls for Natural, Dynamic, Flat and LOGv2/V3/V3+* • Shadow and highlight controls • RGB, saturation and vibrance controls Foundation Features: • Standard, manual and hybrid shooting modes. A shooting style for any skill level. • Apple Watch support for remote start/stop + video preview • Vertical and landscape support • Variable speed zoom • Sync audio frame rates of 24, 25, 30, 48, 50 and 60 fps • High speed frame rates of 60,120, 240 fps (hardware dependent) • Slow and fast motion FX • Time lapse capture • Tri-mode histogram, including waveform • Downsampling to lower resolutions • Saved shooting presets • Framing guide overlays • Image stabilization • Support for Filmic Remote. Remote allows you to control an iOS device running Filmic Pro with a second device running Filmic Remote. Full manual controls with pull capabilities for: • Exposure: ISO and shutter speed • Manual focus • Zoom 8 aspect ratios including: • Widescreen (16:9) • Super 35 (2.39:1) • Ultra Panavision (2.76:1) • Square (1:1) Share your video through any iOS share-capable apps like: Facebook, DropBox, FTP. 4 encoding options to balance quality and file size: • Filmic Extreme (~150Mbps encoding at 4K on latest gen devices) • Filmic Quality • Apple Standard • Economy 3rd Party Hardware Support: • 1.33x and 1.55x anamorphic desqueeze • 35mm lens adapters • Horizontal flip Supported Gimbals: • Zhiyun Smooth 4/5 • DJI OSMO Mobile 1/2/3/4/5 Advanced Audio Features: • Pro audio formats: PCM, AIFF, AAC • 44.1 & 48kHz • Headphone monitoring • Pro audio meter • Manual input gain • External microphone level control *Note: Not all features available on older devices and resolution and frame rate restrictions may apply.*

Screenshots

Timecode4 screens
Filmic Legacy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timecode at 81% against Filmic Legacy's 12%. Timecode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.4) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). Filmic Legacy's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Filmic Legacy 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 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmic Legacy has 475 ratings behind it against 23, 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 12% of Filmic Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode ships an update every 5 months, Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Timecode versus Filmic Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecodeFilmic Legacy
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (23 ratings) — better1.4 (475 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better11.9% of reviews
Number of ratings23475 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanoptikBending Spoons Apps ApS

Customer experience

Timecode

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%

Filmic Legacy

All ratings475 ratings
Positive9.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative88.4%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative84.2%

Bugs and requests

Timecode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Filmic Legacy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Legacy version won't launch
  • Can't export videos in legacy
  • Settings/presets not transferring

Requested features

3 requests
  • Refund for paid version
  • Maintain legacy version with updates
  • Offer one-time purchase option

In-app purchases

None

Timecode

No in-app purchases

None

Filmic Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode free?
Timecode costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filmic Legacy free?
Filmic Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timecode or Filmic Legacy?
Timecode is rated higher. Timecode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Filmic Legacy averages 1.4 from 475 ratings.
Do Timecode or Filmic Legacy have ads?
Neither Timecode nor Filmic Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode or Filmic Legacy?
Timecode ships an update every 5 months, and Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timecode was updated on September 2, 2026 and Filmic Legacy on September 25, 2026.

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