Comparison

Timecode vs QooCam 3

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

QooCam 3

Control your QooCam 3 or QooCam 3 Ultra camera with real-time preview and precise adjustments. Create stunning videos quickly with a user-friendly editing interface, templates, and filters. Offers a complete solution from shooting to sharing.

Highlights
  • Precise camera control
  • Real-time preview
  • User-friendly editing interface
  • Video templates and filters
  • Keyframe addition
  • Flexible perspective adjustment
Features
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QooCam 3 App is specifically designed for the consumer-grade cameras QooCam 3 and QooCam 3 Ultra, offering precise camera control and real-time preview functionality. Its user-friendly editing interface is equipped with a wide range of templates and filters, enhancing the shooting experience and helping you quickly create stunning videos. From shooting to editing to sharing, the app offers a seamless one-stop creative solution. * Support for QooCam 3 Ultra camera. * Brand new video editing interaction: Precise editing with keyframe addition and flexible perspective adjustment for a more creative experience.

Screenshots

Timecode4 screens
QooCam 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QooCam 3 at Free against Timecode's $3.99. QooCam 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Timecode's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (81% vs 60%). On 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

QooCam 3 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 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Timecode's written reviews are positive against 60% of QooCam 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Timecode versus QooCam 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecodeQooCam 3
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (23 ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanoptikKanDao Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Timecode

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

QooCam 3

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timecode

No in-app purchases

None

QooCam 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode free?
Timecode costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QooCam 3 free?
QooCam 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timecode or QooCam 3?
Timecode is rated higher. Timecode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while QooCam 3 averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Timecode or QooCam 3 have ads?
Neither Timecode nor QooCam 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode or QooCam 3?
Timecode ships an update every 5 months, and QooCam 3 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Timecode was updated on September 2, 2026 and QooCam 3 on June 5, 2026.

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