TV TuneUp 3D vs RZ Timecode Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV TuneUp 3D
This app provides test patterns and audio tones to help you tune your display or projector. It offers features for both standard video calibration and advanced 3D system analysis, including stereo alignment and ghosting measurement.
- Display and projector tuning
- 3D system analysis
- Stereo alignment and crosstalk measurement
- Audio test signals
- Professional test patterns
- Supports HDMI, VGA, AirPlay
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Tune the projector before your presentation in a few easy steps, or compare 3D quality on your next home theater system. Just connect to an HDMI, AirPlay, VGA or other video output and this app will display test patterns and play audio test tones with simple instructions for tuning your system. And there's more... Run TV TuneUp 3D in Executive mode, and take a series of simple steps with clear instructions to perfect the picture on your projector or display. In 3D mode, the app provides advanced tools for measuring the ghosting or crosstalk for different combinations of displays and 3D glasses, for example. Use engineer mode to view a selection of standard test images matched to the resolution of your display. From NTSC from your iPhone's Analog Video Adapter, to full HD 1080p on your iPad's HDMI connector, TVTuneUp3D delivers pixel-perfect synthesized test patterns and industry-standard charts provided by top test-equipment manufacturer LYNX Technik AG. Get the most from 3D TV Your iPad or iPhone can send a 3D picture to your 3D TV, and TV TuneUp 3D gives you the tools to find the best system, and get the most from it. First check and tune the stereo alignment, both Top-and-Bottom and Side-by-Side stereo modes are supported. Or use the crosstalk test to measure and minimize ghosting. It will help you find the best glasses or compare the systems in the store before you invest. Ghosting cannot be completely eliminated, but now you can reliably compare different systems, and even tune them to reduce the problem. Tune up the seats! Use the parallax samples to try different levels of 3D effect. Make sure the seats are not too close or just verify that the 3D is working, no blu-ray DVD required. Tune the tunes! With sample audio tests provided, you can optimize the stereo separation of your audio system, verify the speaker wiring polarity, and check for distortion. Note, to use AirPlay with any app as a separate display, set AirPlay to Mirroring, and the app can use the display. AppleTV with AirPlay presently support a maximum resolution of 1280x720 when mirroring or working as an external display. Features: Tune up your TV with a few simple steps Great with TV, projector, HDTV, 3D glasses Supports analog video, VGA, or HDMI adapters, and AirPlay video out Full access to all video modes for connected devices High-resolution, professional quality test patterns for standard displays Stereoscopic 3D test patterns for alignment, crosstalk measurement 3D output in Side-by-Side, Top-and-Bottom, and mono formats Retina-ready universal app, optimized for iPhone and iPad. Audio Test Signals Built-in Help
RZ Timecode Calculator
This tool assists with timecode calculations for video editing and animation. It's designed for field use when built-in editing software functions are not readily available. A simple and useful utility for creative professionals.
- Timecode calculations
- Video editing assistance
- Animation support
- Field use utility
- Simple interface
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I used to have a calculator called the FrameMaster. It was wonderful and useful for video editing and animation. Now this function is pretty much built in to the editing apps. However, you may find yourself in the field needing to do some simple timecode calculations, and then, THIS IS APP YOUR BEST FRIEND!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RZ Timecode Calculator at Free against TV TuneUp 3D's $1.99. RZ Timecode Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 34 months). TV TuneUp 3D's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 1.0) and device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
RZ Timecode Calculator is free to download; TV TuneUp 3D costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TV TuneUp 3D holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
TV TuneUp 3D ships an update every 34 months, RZ Timecode Calculator every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV TuneUp 3D | RZ Timecode Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PixelSplincher | Robert L Zimmelman |
Customer experience
TV TuneUp 3D
RZ Timecode Calculator
In-app purchases
TV TuneUp 3D
No in-app purchases
RZ Timecode Calculator
No in-app purchases
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