# Timecode vs Filmic Legacy

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecode | Filmic Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode/id408226969/reviews)** | [1.4 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **475** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panoptik](https://appshunter.io/developer/408226972) | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) |

## 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


### Filmic Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Glad to still have the original
- 📝 Prompt and professional support
- 👍 Classic V6 version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked out of paid features
- 🤯 Bait and switch tactics
- 🤬 Greedy and underhanded move
- 📤 Lost access to purchased content

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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