# Back vs Timecode Gen

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back | Timecode Gen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-time-calculator/id429892615/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goodman Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415454974) | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) |

## What reviewers say

### Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-time-calculator/id429892615)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Subtracts entered time values, Starts at 60:00, AC button to clear all, Swipe to delete individual entries, Simple user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Back free?

Back costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timecode Gen free?

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

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

Back is rated higher. Back averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timecode Gen averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Back or Timecode Gen have ads?

Neither Back nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

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

Back ships an update every 7 months, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, Back was updated on September 22, 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.*