Comparison

Timecode Buddy vs Unity Intercom

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

Head to head
About

Timecode Buddy

This app transforms your iOS device into a wireless DigiSlate when used with compatible Timecode Systems products and Denecke TS-TCB slates. It enables remote control and status viewing of WiFi-connected devices and B:LINK slaves, and can send text to and record clap times from the TS-TCB slate.

Highlights
  • Wireless DigiSlate functionality
  • Remote control of Timecode Systems products
  • View status of WiFi-connected devices
  • Send text to TS-TCB display
  • Record clap stick times
  • B:LINK slave device monitoring
Features
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Description Use the Timecode Buddy: app in conjunction with any WiFi enabled Timecode Systems product and the compatible Denecke TS-TCB slate. It not only turns your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into a highly accurate wireless DigiSlate, but allows for viewing status and remote control of any WiFi connected Timecode Systems product and also B:LINK slave RF devices on the long range 865MHz-923MHz B:LINK network. When connected to a Denecke TS-TCB clapper slate, use the app to send text to the TS-TCB large dot matrix display and also record the actual clap stick times from the TS-TCB walnut sticks. To find out more about this innovative technical and production workflow solution please visit www.timecodesystems.com

About

Unity Intercom

This app provides a powerful, full-duplex intercom system over any IP network. It offers clear, low-latency audio and supports features like tally lights for production environments. Ideal for various professional communication needs.

Highlights
  • Full-duplex communication
  • Low-latency audio
  • Tally light functionality
  • External audio integration
  • Supports up to 128 channels
  • Works over Wi-Fi or Cellular data
Features
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Unity Intercom is a next generation network-based full-duplex intercom system that is incredibly simple to use, yet is as powerful as traditional systems costing many times more! The Unity Intercom app works in conjunction with Unity Intercom Server Unity Intercom can be used for a variety of applications • Multi-camera live video production (including Tally!) • Fleet/delivery management • Hotel staff • Hospitality personnel • Construction/installation crews • And many, many more Works over any IP based network • Unity Intercom works using either Wi-Fi or Cellular data. Users can be within the same network as the Unity server, or travelling around the world communicating over the internet. Amazingly clear, low-latency audio • Unity audio is significantly higher quality than regular cell phone communications, with no additional latency External program feed • Unity server comes with a built-in, sample program feed, but can be upgraded for a custom Program Feed. Supports up to 128 channels in groups of 6, with a standard limit of 63 users • Users can be restricted to access any or all of the 128 channels for talk/listen, listen only, or no access. • Additional users can be purchased, up to a total of 63 simultaneous users on the Unity system. Unlimited user counts are also available through server upgrades. Integrates with external audio I/O • Upgrade Unity to allow audio to be routed to and from an external Com system, effectively creating wireless com stations that work with a traditional hard-wired intercom over any existing network. External tally support • The Unity server can be upgraded to accept tally information from a variety of video switching systems, and can send this information to remote Unity app users. Unity iOS devices become actual tally lights, showing both preview and on-air talent tally functionality. • Great for production environments!

Screenshots

Timecode Buddy1 screens
Unity Intercom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unity Intercom at 57% against Timecode Buddy's 0%. Unity Intercom also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (51 vs 2). Timecode Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unity Intercom holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unity Intercom has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Timecode Buddy's written reviews are positive against 57% of Unity Intercom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode Buddy ships an update every 3 months, Unity Intercom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timecode Buddy versus Unity Intercom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode BuddyUnity Intercom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)3.9 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomos Ltd.Audivero LLC

Customer experience

Timecode Buddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Unity Intercom

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral19.6%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral17.9%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timecode Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Unity Intercom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode Buddy free?
Timecode Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unity Intercom free?
Unity Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timecode Buddy or Unity Intercom?
Unity Intercom is rated higher. Timecode Buddy averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Unity Intercom averages 3.9 from 51 ratings.
Do Timecode Buddy or Unity Intercom have ads?
Neither Timecode Buddy nor Unity Intercom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode Buddy or Unity Intercom?
Timecode Buddy ships an update every 3 months, and Unity Intercom every 2 months. Most recently, Timecode Buddy was updated on October 4, 2026 and Unity Intercom on October 5, 2026.

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