Comparison

Q vs TIMECODE READER Pocket

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

Head to head
About

Q

Control Q-SYS systems remotely from your iOS device. Design custom user interfaces in Q-SYS Designer software to manage various system elements like audio, video, and lighting. Offers extensive control capabilities for a seamless user experience.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Customizable user interfaces (UCIs)
  • Source selection
  • PTZ camera control with video preview
  • Lighting dimmer control
  • Volume faders
  • Signal meters
Features
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Control Q-SYS systems from your iOS device! Within Q-SYS Designer software, user control interfaces (UCIs) can be created, and nearly any element in the system can be placed in the UCIs for control and monitoring. This enables a near limitless array of control capability, all from your iOS device, including source selection buttons, Q-SYS PTZ camera controls (with video preview frames), lighting dimmer controls, projector on/off selector, signal meters, screen up/down, snapshot recall, volume control faders, and more. This app is designed for use with QSC's Q-SYS Platform only. Q-SYS UCI deployment onto a Core processor for use with TSC touch screens, UCI viewer for PC and iOS app requires license activation. Visit www.qsc.com/uci for more details.

About

TIMECODE READER Pocket

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TIMECODE READER displays SMPTE timecode on your Mac in real time — large, clear, and always where you need it. Feed it LTC (Linear Timecode) through any audio input, or MTC (MIDI Timecode) from any MIDI source, and TIMECODE READER decodes and shows the running timecode instantly. FEATURES • LTC over audio — choose any input device and channel • MTC over MIDI — read timecode from your DAW or hardware • Automatic frame-rate detection: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (DF/NDF), 30 • Large, auto-scaling display that stays readable at any window size • Always-on-top floating window with adjustable opacity • Customizable readout — show or hide hours, minutes, seconds, frames • Color presets and custom colors; multiple monospaced fonts • Standby detection when the signal drops • "GO!!!" cue highlight at the start of each timecode • Input level meter and live diagnostics • Low latency, lightweight, no setup required Ideal for film and video production, broadcast, live events, theatre, and anywhere you need a reliable on-screen timecode reference.

Screenshots

Q2 screens
TIMECODE READER Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Q at Free against TIMECODE READER Pocket's $3.99. Q also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

Q is free to download; TIMECODE READER Pocket costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Q versus TIMECODE READER Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQTIMECODE READER Pocket
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.0 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQSC Audio Products, LLC.Hidetoshi Umeki

In-app purchases

None

Q

No in-app purchases

None

TIMECODE READER Pocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TIMECODE READER Pocket free?
TIMECODE READER Pocket costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Q or TIMECODE READER Pocket have ads?
Neither Q nor TIMECODE READER Pocket shows ads.

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