Back vs Timecode Gen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Back
This utility app subtracts entered time values from a starting point of 60:00. It allows for easy deletion of individual entries or clearing all values to start fresh. Ideal for quick time calculations.
- Subtracts entered time values
- Starts at 60:00
- AC button to clear all
- Swipe to delete individual entries
- Simple user interface
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The Back-Time Calculator application allows you to enter time values to determine a back-time. The calculator starts at 60:00. You enter your time and press the enter button. Your time is subtracted from the current back-time value. When you want to start over, press the AC button to clear all entered values. You can also swipe individual times in the list to delete individual time entries.
Timecode Gen
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.
- 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
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Main Features: - Generate linear timecode support LTC SMPTE PAL SECAM 24, 25, 29.97DF, 30 FPS with audio output. - Creating audio files with timecode in compressed aac/.m4a(44,1kHz) format. - RealTime mode - generation timecode of current system time of device. (supported Sync Mode) - CUE timecode playlist. Can create CUEs with start time and end time. Creating sequecies with CUE's, using two modes "Auto Play Next" and "Stop At End". - Sync devices with TC app, synchronously start/stop commands with connected nearby devices using Bluetooth or WIFI(on same network). Sync TX mode - Transmitter mode, device send commands to another device with RX mode. Sync RX mode - Reciever mode, device get commands: start, stop, set timecode from TX device. Always welcome for criticism and suggestions: royalblue.dev@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Back at 5.0 against Timecode Gen's 4.5. Back also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Timecode Gen's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Back costs $0.99 and Timecode Gen $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Back holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Back's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.
Back ships an update every 7 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Back | Timecode Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goodman Productions | Anna Koynova |
Customer experience
Back
Timecode Gen
In-app purchases
Back
No in-app purchases
Timecode Gen
No in-app purchases
