# Timecode vs Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

The clearest difference is price: Timecode at $3.99 against Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's $19.99. Timecode also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (374 vs 23). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Timecode costs $3.99 and Cadrage Director's Viewfinder $19.99 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 Cadrage Director's Viewfinder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cadrage Director's Viewfinder has 374 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 91% of Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's.

Timecode ships an update every 5 months, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecode | Cadrage Director's Viewfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode/id408226969/reviews) | **[4.7 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadrage-directors-viewfinder/id793232740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **374** |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 4 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panoptik](https://appshunter.io/developer/408226972) | [Cadrage GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/793232743) |

## 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


### Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadrage-directors-viewfinder/id793232740)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #126 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides precise framing previews for a vast array of professional camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers and photographers visualize shots, manage projects, and communicate their vision effectively during production.

**Highlights:** Accurate camera and lens previews, Custom frameline creation, Photo and video recording, Built-in gallery and project manager, PDF shotlist generation, Manual exposure, focus, and white balance control, 3-way color correction

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app for filmmakers
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive camera and lens options
- 🚀 Efficient for location scouting and pre-production
- 👍 Saves time and hassle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Lack of portrait mode blur simulation
- 💡 Missing some camera/lens models
- 💡 Wish for more composition overlays

**Reported bugs**

- Camera shutter sometimes unresponsive
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Metadata not always accurate (e.g. 'unknown camera')

**Requested features**

- Add manual camera and lens information input
- Implement vertical/portrait mode
- Add more composition overlays (e.g. golden ratio)
- Improve project/photo management and organization
- Implement camera settings controls (aperture, shutter, ISO)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timecode free?

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

### Is Cadrage Director's Viewfinder free?

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timecode or Cadrage Director's Viewfinder?

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder is rated higher. Timecode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Cadrage Director's Viewfinder averages 4.7 from 374 ratings.

### Do Timecode or Cadrage Director's Viewfinder have ads?

Neither Timecode nor Cadrage Director's Viewfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timecode or Cadrage Director's Viewfinder?

Timecode ships an update every 5 months, and Cadrage Director's Viewfinder monthly. Most recently, Timecode was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cadrage Director's Viewfinder on October 16, 2026.

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