# CL vs Timecode Gen

The clearest difference is price: CL at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. CL also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 4) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.1). Timecode Gen's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CL is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timecode Gen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of CL's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.

CL ships an update every 4 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CL | Timecode Gen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cl-wifi/id419268431/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sound Devices, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/418450388) | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) |

## What reviewers say

### CL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cl-wifi/id419268431)

This app acts as a wireless remote for a specific audio recorder, offering transport control, input routing, and metadata editing. It requires a separate hardware accessory to function with the compatible device.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control, Transport control, Input routing, Signal level display, Timecode display, Metadata editing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timecode Gen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459)

This app generates linear timecode (LTC) with support for various frame rates and audio output. It can create audio files with embedded timecode, operate in real-time using the device's current time, and manage cue playlists. It also allows for synchronized start/stop commands between devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** LTC SMPTE timecode generation (PAL, SECAM, 24-30 FPS), Audio file creation with embedded timecode (AAC/.m4a), Real-time generation using device's system time, CUE timecode playlist creation and management, Synchronized start/stop commands via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, Sync TX/RX modes for device command transmission

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CL free?

CL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timecode Gen free?

Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CL or Timecode Gen?

Timecode Gen is rated higher. CL averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Timecode Gen averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do CL or Timecode Gen have ads?

Neither CL nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CL or Timecode Gen?

CL ships an update every 4 months, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, CL was updated on June 3, 2026 and Timecode Gen on September 8, 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.*